The Westie had a gigantic granulation lump excised
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2019-02-08

7 Feb 2019. 

See other videos of a large infected thick granulomatous lump
on the right elbow of this old Westie, before surgery. 
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=mu2OCVRF28o



Some 12 months ago, there was a circular skin wound about 5 cm x 5 cm. The dog licked it daily for the last 12 months and hence it swelled to become a thick fleshy smelly lump.

The lump is infected and itchy. After 20 days of antibiotics and medication, the lump is not inflamed or painful. Hence it is the time to excise it and cover the area with a skin flap. lt will never close on its own, hence the surgery. 

Today, the dog is operated.
2 hours after removal of granulation lump using electro-excision. Skin flap from surrounding areas is used to close the wound. Painkillers and antibiotics are given for the next 10 days.