Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lateral exploration of fistulas developing after total ear canal ablations: 10 cases (1989-1993).
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 1996
- Authors:
- Holt, D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A lateral approach was used successfully in seven of 10 dogs to resolve fistulas which developed after total ear canal ablations and bulla osteotomies. The approach facilitated identification and removal of horizontal ear canal remnants in four of the 10 cases. Facial nerve function was worsened temporarily by lateral exploration in two cases. Seven cases had no fistula recurrence during follow-up, which ranged from 12 to 72 months. Three cases each had fistula recurrence one-to-two months after fistula exploration.
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