Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal planectomy in dogs with direct mucocutaneous repair outcomes
By Edgar, Madeline J et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Department of Biological Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcome and complication rate of nasal planectomy reconstructed with direct mucocutaneous apposition.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with squamous cell carcinoma on their noses underwent a surgery called nasal planectomy, which involves removing the affected tissue. After the surgery, they had a reconstruction technique called direct mucocutaneous apposition to help heal the area. Out of the eleven dogs, ten had complete removal of the cancer, and while eight experienced minor complications, all owners were satisfied with the results. This method showed low complication rates and a good cosmetic outcome, making it a good option for similar cases.
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Abstract
Nasal planectomy is recommended in cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal planum in dogs and can be curative if excision is complete. Due to the noticeable alteration in appearance inherent in nasal planectomy, several techniques are described for reconstruction. The goal of this study is to report the complication rate and owner satisfaction following nasal planectomy with repair by direct mucocutaneous apposition compared to other reported reconstruction techniques meant to be more cosmetic. Eleven dogs were identified that underwent nasal planectomy with reconstructionmucocutaneous apposition. Complications were noted in 8/11 dogs: all minor. All dogs underwent CT preoperatively for surgical planning. Complete excision was noted in 10/11 cases. Results suggest that direct mucocutaneous apposition is a viable surgical option for reconstruction following nasal planectomy with favorable major complication rates and owner satisfaction. In addition, direct mucocutaneous apposition for closure following nasal planectomy should be considered, especially in cases in which bone is not resected, because of low complication rates and reasonable cosmetic outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35368390/