Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with oronasal fistula fixed using prosthodontic appliance
By Smith, M M & Rockhill, A D·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1996·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prosthodontic appliance for repair of an oronasal fistula in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 4.5-month-old Himalayan cat had a problem with a cleft in the roof of its mouth that couldn't be fixed with surgery. To help, a special device called a silastic nasal septal button was placed in the opening, which helped seal the gap without needing to be taken out or cleaned regularly. The cat's owner noticed that there were no signs of issues with the device or the original problem even a year later. This treatment successfully kept the cat comfortable and healthy.
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Abstract
A 4.5-month-old Himalayan cat was evaluated because of a cleft secondary palate. Multiple surgical procedures failed to provide soft-tissue coverage of the defect. A 3-cm silastic nasal septal button was trimmed and placed in the oronasal fistula. This prosthodontic appliance provided obturation of the defect without the need for removal or cleaning. Food accumulation between the appliance and oral mucosa was minimal, avoiding the need for appliance manipulation. The owner reported clinical signs related to oronasal fistula or appliance complications were not evident 12 months after placement.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8635989/