Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal flushing to relieve tumors and remove foreign bodies in dogs
By Elizabeth, Ashbaugh·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2013·Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nasal hydropulsion.
Plain-English summary
A dog or cat with a nasal tumor may experience symptoms like difficulty breathing or nasal discharge. A new flushing technique has been developed to help veterinarians biopsy and reduce the size of these tumors, which can provide immediate relief for the pet. This method can also be used to remove foreign objects stuck in the nose. Pets treated with this technique often show improvement right away, making it a promising option for managing nasal issues.
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Abstract
Intranasal tumors of dogs and cats pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for the small animal practitioner. A simplified flushing technique to biopsy and debulk nasal tumors, that often results in immediate clinical relief for the patient is described. This technique can also be utilized to remove nasal foreign bodies.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24182998/