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Treatment of lesions of osteomyelitis in the hind flippers of six grey seals ( Halichoerus grypus )
Author(s) -
Lucas R. J.,
Barnett J.,
Riley P.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.145.19.547
Subject(s) - osteomyelitis , seal (emblem) , medicine , hindlimb , surgery , anatomy , art , visual arts
Six rescued grey seal ( Halichoerus grypus ) pups had traumatic injuries to their hind flippers; three had osteomyelitis without fractures, one had a single fracture and associated osteomyelitis, and two had multiple compound fractures and large open wounds. The medical and surgical methods used to treat these lesions are described. A proprietary waterproof covering appeared to be a better method for dressing the wounds than conventional bandaging.