Utilização de óleo fitoterápico em ferida cirúrgica no pós-operatório de ovariohisterectomia em uma cadela - relato de caso

Abstract

The association of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil, diluted in sunflower oil, can have good effects on the healing of skin wounds, since both oils have advantageous characteristics that can help in this process. The compound produced from the combination of these oils unites the antiviral, antiseptic, bactericidal, parasiticide, repellent, germicidal, fungicidal, healing and tissue regenerating activity of M. alternifolia with the anti-inflammatory, microbicidal and healing action of sunflower oil. The objective of this work was related to a case of use of this compound in the postoperative period of ovariohysterectomy (OH) in a dog. A female canine, mixed breed, estimated age between 5 and 7 months old, body weight of 13.4kg underwent the aforementioned elective surgical procedure for estrus prevention and birth control. Sunflower oil was placed in a 100mL container, where 2 drops of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil were added and then homogenized to obtain the solution at a concentration of 0.1% essential oil, and stored in a sterile, amber container for use. At the end of surgical procedure, the surgical wound was cleaned with the aid of gauze and saline solution and the formulated natural compound was applied directly to the wound, with subsequent coverage with gauze soaked in the solution and tape. In the postoperative period, analgesic medication was administered orally for 3 days, antiinflammatory medication for 5 days and antibiotics for 7 days, in addition to having the dressing performed once a day for 10 days. The evolution of the surgical wound was monitored daily throughphotographs. On the third postoperative day, abscess and fistula formation was observed, a fact that may be associated with a skin reaction to the sutureused for OH, even so, the use of the compound was satisfactory for the case in question, since the stitches were removed on the recommended day with healing of the surgical wound. Future research should explore and evaluate the natural bioactive components present in these oils, as well as the benefits, safety and efficacy when used in combination.