Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment of severe front face infection with draining tracts in a dog
By Elias Wolfs et al.·Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science·2024·Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States, CH·View original on DOAJ →
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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 that caused multiple draining tracts both inside and outside his mouth. The vet performed several tests, including blood work and a CT scan, to understand the infection better. After identifying the specific bacteria, the dog was treated with a 4-week course of antibiotics. The treatment involved multiple surgeries to repair the affected areas, and after 6 months, follow-up scans showed that the dog was healing well.
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Abstract
ObjectiveThis 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 summaryA 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 relevanceA 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 DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1343039