Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cosmetic outcome of ear canal surgery in 6 cats
By McNabb, Amanda Hillis & Flanders, James A·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2004·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cosmetic results of a ventrally based advancement flap for closure of total ear canal ablations in 6 cats: 2002-2003.
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Plain-English summary
Six cats with ear canal problems underwent a surgery called total ear canal ablation (TECA) using a special technique to keep their ears looking normal. After the surgery, all the cats had their ears positioned correctly, and their owners were happy with how they looked. The surgery was performed to remove ear masses, which included tumors and polyps. Overall, the cats recovered well, and the cosmetic results were successful, with no major complications reported.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the outcome of a modified total ear canal ablation (TECA) technique to maintain normal ear carriage in cats. STUDY DESIGN: Case series. ANIMALS: Six cats with external ear canal disease. METHODS: Medical records were reviewed to identify cats in which a modified TECA using a single pedicle advancement flap was used to maintain normal ear carriage. Signalment, histopathologic diagnosis, complications, and outcome were retrieved. Owners were contacted to document long-term outcome. RESULTS: Modified TECA procedures (7) were performed in 6 cats. Normal ear carriage was present immediately after surgery and was preserved at follow-up interview. Owners were satisfied with cosmetic appearance. Histopathologic diagnosis of excised ear masses included ceruminous gland adenocarcinoma (2 cats), ceruminous gland adenoma (2 cats, 3 ears), and inflammatory polyp (2 cats). CONCLUSIONS: Modification of the TECA skin incision preserved normal ear carriage in all cats. Owners were satisfied with overall outcome and with cosmetic result. Rate and nature of complications were similar to previously published data. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: A simple modification of the TECA skin incision to create a single pedicle advancement flap maintains normal ear carriage in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15362981/