Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Marsupialisation reduces jaw cysts in Boxer dogs by two-thirds
By Haseler, James et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2023·Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Marsupialisation of 12 odontogenic cysts in Boxer dogs: Retrospective case series.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Six Boxer dogs with painful dental cysts were treated using a procedure called marsupialisation, which helps shrink the cysts and promote healing. Before and after the treatment, high-resolution CT scans showed that the cysts reduced in size by an impressive 66.6% over about four and a half months. This method proved to be effective in managing the cysts without needing more invasive surgery. The dogs experienced significant improvement, which is encouraging for pet owners dealing with similar dental issues in their pets.
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Abstract
Marsupialisation of odontogenic cysts is a minimally invasive treatment method used in human dentistry. Marsupialisation decompresses the cyst and promotes remodeling of alveolar bone and shrinkage of the cyst. In this retrospective study we look at the effectiveness of marsupialisation at reducing the size of odontogenic cysts in dogs. The case series consists of six Boxer dogs with 12 odontogenic cysts. Each case underwent a high resolution CT scan prior to treatment and at follow-up. Each CT scan was reviewed, the volume of each cyst calculated using manual segmentation and the reduction in cyst volume calculated. There was a marked reduction in cystic volume of 66.6% over a mean of 138 days. This shows that the use of marsupialisation effective method of reducing cyst volume.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36733637/