Wound management in reptiles

Authors

Mark A. Mitchell, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Skip Berman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. mitchell@vetmed.lsu.edu
Orlando Diaz-Figueroa

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Abstract

Our understanding into the healing response of reptile wounds is in its infancy. To date, many of the methods we have used have been adopted from human, mammalian, or avian species, with varying success. Future research should focus on the development of methods to improve our management of contaminated wounds, minimize the negative inflammatory responses occurring in a wound, and shorten wound-healing time.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice

First Page

123

Last Page

40

Recommended Citation

Mitchell, M. A., & Diaz-Figueroa, O. (2004). Wound management in reptiles. The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice, 7 (1), 123-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2003.08.006