Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with chronic face infection and draining wounds
By Wolfs, Elias et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2024·Department of Surgical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case report: Management of generalized infection and draining tracts of the frontomaxillary region in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male neutered pit bull was brought in for a serious infection in his face, which caused multiple draining tracts both inside and outside his mouth. The veterinarian performed several tests, including blood work and a CT scan, to understand the extent of the infection. After identifying the specific bacteria, the dog was treated with a 4-week course of antibiotics. The treatment also involved surgical repairs to close the draining tracts, both from the outside and inside of his mouth. Six months later, follow-up scans showed that the dog was healing well and the infection was under control.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to report the surgical and medical management of generalized chronic maxillofacial infection with multiple intra- and extraoral draining tracts in a dog. CASE SUMMARY: A 6 years-old, male neutered pit bull terrier dog underwent a staged procedure. First, a diagnostic work-up including hematologic and biochemical analysis, conventional computed tomography (CT) with contrast of the skull, and a rhinoscopic evaluation of the draining tracts was performed. Samples were obtained for histopathological, microbial, and fungal testing. Second, a 4 week course of antimicrobials based on culture and sensitivity results was administered. Third, an extraoral approach to soft tissue reconstruction was accomplished as a first stage in the repair process. Finally, an intraoral approach to repair the oronasal fistulous draining tracts was performed. A 6 months follow-up skull CT revealed various stages of repair and remodeling and adequate soft tissue healing. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: A staged procedure is a suitable option to treat chronic and generalized frontal and maxillary infection with multiple intra- and extraoral fistulous draining tracts in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38435363/