Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Imaging and treatment of oronasal fistulas in a 14-year-old dachshund
By Mulherin, B L et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2018·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnostic imaging of oronasal fistulas in a dachshund.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old dachshund was brought in with oronasal fistulas, which are openings between the mouth and nose that can cause issues like difficulty eating or nasal discharge. The vet used CT scans and dental X-rays to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of the problem. Treatment involved surgical repair of the fistulas, which helped the dog recover and return to normal eating and breathing.
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Abstract
Oronasal fistula development is described anecdotally as a common disease process in the dachshund but little is known about its imaging appearance. This case report describes the clinical presentation, computed tomography (CT) characterisation, dental radiograph confirmation and treatment of bilateral oronasal fistulas in a 14-year-old dachshund.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28556234/