Wound infection rates in dogs and cats after use of cotton muslin or disposable impermeable fabric as barrier material: 720 cases (1983-1989).
A retrospective study involving 720 dogs and cats that underwent a variety of elective surgical procedures was done to compare the effectiveness of reusable cotton barrier materials with that of a commercially available disposable barrier system for prevention of wound infection. The overall wound infection rate, using cotton barrier materials, was 3.1% and for disposable materials, was 4.4%. The difference between groups was not significant.
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D000818:Animals; D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002415:Cats; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004285:Dogs; D003368:Gossypium; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000662:veterinary*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*