Closure of Large Skin Wounds & New Healing Options (NYVET2025)

Presented by: Galina Hayes

•Understand how to optimize the timing and surgical technique for delayed primary closure of large skin wounds
•Know when and how to appropriately use subcutaneous drains in conjunction with wound closure
•Be familiar with the technique of vacuum assisted closure and which cases may benefit
•Be familiar with recent wound biologics for example fish skin ‘grafts’