Abordagem clínica e terapêutica de feridas em equinos

Abstract

The clinical management and treatment of wounds is conducted through flexible protocols which contribute to the rapid repair of tissues. Skin injuries are among the skin diseases with higher prevalence and incidence in horses, bringing zootécnica devaluation, defects, serious complications such as exuberant granulation tissue (TGE) and secondary infections. This study aimed to carry out a literature review for an update on clinical and therapeutic approach in wounds and skin diseases of horses. It was observed that for the establishment of a clinical approach and efficient therapeutic knowledge of the physiology of the healing process is required, including the genetic, cellular biochemistry, histology, anatomy, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology among other relevant areas. According to the survey there was the need to act with flexibility in establishing protocols for the treatment of wounds, confirming the need for more scientific studies on the effectiveness of therapeutic and protocols currently established for the management of wounds in horses.