Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rostral mandibulectomy in five horses.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1991
- Authors:
- Richardson, D W et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this study, five horses with fast-growing or bleeding tumors in their lower jaw underwent a surgical procedure called rostral mandibulectomy, which involves removing part of the jaw while keeping a stable section intact. The surgery was done carefully, and there were no complications or signs of the tumors coming back afterward. All the tumors were identified as ossifying fibromas, which are benign growths. The horses had good results in terms of both appearance and function after the surgery. Overall, this method proved to be a simple and effective way to treat these types of tumors in horses.
Abstract
Rostral mandibulectomy with primary gingival closure was performed in 5 horses with rapidly growing or bleeding mandibular tumors. The technique involved preservation of the most caudal portion of the mandibular symphysis to maintain stability. There were no surgical complications or recurrences, and the cosmetic and functional results were good. The histopathologic diagnosis of all the tumors was ossifying fibroma. Rostral mandibulectomy affords a simple and effective technique of treating tumors of the rostral portion of the mandible in horses.
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