Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Owner satisfaction after partial jaw surgery for oral tumors in dogs
By Fox, L E et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1997·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Owner satisfaction with partial mandibulectomy or maxillectomy for treatment of oral tumors in 27 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Twenty-seven dogs with oral tumors underwent surgery to remove part of their jaw or upper mouth. Most owners (85%) were happy with their decision to proceed with surgery, especially since many dogs lived longer afterward. While some dogs had trouble eating after the surgery, most showed less pain, and owners were satisfied with how their pets looked once their fur grew back. The best results in terms of quality of life were seen in dogs that had a rostral mandibulectomy (removal of part of the lower jaw).
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Abstract
Twenty-seven dogs with oral tumors were treated with either rostral mandibulectomy, partial mandibulectomy, or partial maxillectomy. Owner satisfaction with the respective surgical procedure was assessed by telephone survey; 85% of owners were satisfied with the decision to treat their dogs. The percentage of satisfied owners was directly proportional to the increase in pet life span. Although difficulty in eating was noted for 12 (44%) of 27 dogs, pain was perceived to be reduced by the surgery for most animals. All owners found the cosmetic appearances of their dogs acceptable after facial hair regrew. The quality of the pets' lives was perceived by the owners to be most improved after rostral mandibulectomy and least improved after partial maxillectomy.
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