Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to fix facial defects in horses?
By Charman, R E & Vasey, J R·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2007·Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Repair of sinocutaneous fistulae in two horses.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two mares had long-lasting facial wounds that extended into their sinuses, which means they had holes connecting their skin to the sinus cavities. Previous attempts to fix these wounds using just skin didn't work, so the veterinarians used a surgical technique called a periosteal flap, which involves using tissue from the bone to help close the defects. After the surgery, some bone growth occurred over the repaired areas, which is a positive sign. Overall, this method proved to be effective in repairing the chronic wounds.
Abstract
Chronic facial defects extending into the sinuses of two mares were repaired using periosteal flaps. Partial osseous bridging was established over the defects following repair. Previous attempts to close the defects with skin alone had failed. A periosteal flap is a simple surgical technique that provides the foundations for successful repair, despite the chronicity of some fistulae.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17685984/