Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oronasal fistula repair using auricular cartilage.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Lorrain, Roseline P & Legendre, Loïc F J
- Affiliation:
- West Coast Veterinary Dental Services · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Seven oronasal fistula lesions secondary to extraction of maxillary canine teeth were treated in 5 dogs using a cartilage graft harvested from the ipsilateral auricular pinna. All dogs had undergone previous, unsuccessful surgeries in attempt to repair the defects. The technique is described in a step-by-step fashion for easy reproduction. The authors found the technique to be straightforward, relatively quick, and successful in all 7 lesions.
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