title: Principles of Wound Management and Wound Healing in Exotic Pets.
abstract: The care of wounds in exotic animal species can be a challenging endeavor. Special considerations must be made in regard to the animal's temperament and behavior, unique anatomy and small size, and tendency toward secondary stress-related health problems. It is important to assess the entire patient with adequate systemic evaluation and consideration of proper nutrition and husbandry, which could ultimately affect wound healing. This article summarizes the general phases of wound healing, factors that affect healing, and principles of wound management. Emphasis is placed on novel methods of treating wounds and species differences in wound management and healing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
authors.forename: Megan A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mickelson
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mans
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA. Electronic address: colopys@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu.
authors.forename: Sara A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Colopy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000068881:Animals, Exotic / Q000502:physiology; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000145:classification; D001458:Bandages / Q000662:veterinary; D001717:Birds / Q000293:injuries; D003646:Debridement / Q000662:veterinary; D006487:Hemostasis; D007249:Inflammation / Q000662:veterinary; D012104:Reptiles / Q000293:injuries; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000662:veterinary; D058106:Wound Closure Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local
keywords: Topical wound therapy; Wound dressings; Wound healing; Wound management; Wound products