Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vacuum-assisted closure as a component of the management of deep surgery site infection after canine cementless total hip replacement.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- McMillan, A J et al.
- Affiliation:
- Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency · Australia
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
This case report presents the incorporation of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) in the successful management of a deep, multiresistant surgery site infection after cementless total hip replacement (THR) in a dog. It outlines the rationale, technique used and clinical efficacy of the approach. The role of VAC in human orthopedic infections is discussed and potential refinements of the technique are proposed.
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