Abstract
A degloving wound is a minimal to extensive loss of skin with variable amounts of deep tissues loss through trauma. The occurrence of degloving injuries has been reported to affect different body parts. This article presents a left forelimb degloving wound that was successfully managed via second intention following a failed first intention management in a 2-year-old German shepherd bitch.
Keywords: Degloving wound, dog, forelimb, second intention
Publisher
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umdike (MOUAU)
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