Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat survival and eating after jaw surgery for oral tumors
By Northrup, Nicole C et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcomes of cats with oral tumors treated with mandibulectomy: 42 cases.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 42 cats with oral tumors underwent a surgery called mandibulectomy (removal of part of the jaw) to treat their condition. After the surgery, many cats had trouble eating, with 72% experiencing difficulty or loss of appetite right after the procedure, and 12% never regained their ability to eat normally. Despite these challenges, most owners were satisfied with the results, as the surgery helped improve their cats' quality of life. The survival rates showed that while some cats lived longer than others depending on the type of tumor, many owners felt the surgery was worth it for their pets.
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Abstract
Medical records of 42 cats treated with mandibulectomy for oral neoplasia at eight institutions were reviewed to determine morbidity, progression-free interval, and survival time. Progression-free and survival rates at 1 and 2 years were 56% and 49%, and 60% and 57%, respectively. Cats with squamous cell carcinoma had significantly shorter survival than cats with fibrosarcoma or osteosarcoma. Seventy-two percent of cats were dysphagic or inappetent immediately postoperatively, and 12% never regained the ability to eat. Despite acute morbidity in 98% and long-term morbidity in 76% of cats, 83% of the 30 owners providing information were satisfied with the outcome of mandibulectomy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16960038/