Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ear surgery for dogs and a cat with ear infections or masses
By Mathews, Kyle G et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subtotal ear canal ablation in 18 dogs and one cat with minimal distal ear canal pathology.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 18 dogs and one cat underwent a surgery called subtotal ear canal ablation to treat ear infections (otitis externa) or growths in the ear canal. This new technique is less invasive and preserves part of the ear canal, which helped maintain normal ear position in all the pets. After the surgery, some pets had skin issues around the ear that were treated successfully with medication. Overall, the pets seemed to recover well, but more research is needed to see if this surgery is a good option for other types of ear problems, especially in dogs with floppy ears.
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Abstract
A modified technique for performing total ear canal ablations is described. This technique requires less dissection than the standard technique and maintains a portion of the distal vertical ear canal. Subtotal ear canal ablations were performed in 18 dogs and one cat for the treatment of otitis externa or masses of the horizontal ear canal. Animals with otitis externa had minimal involvement of the distal ear canal. Dermatological problems associated with the remaining ear canal and pinnae occurred in eight animals and resolved with medical management. Normal ear carriage was maintained in all animals with erect ears. Further investigation is required before the procedure can be recommended as a treatment for otitis externa not caused by masses or anatomical abnormalities of the horizontal ear canal in dogs with pendulous ears.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16960041/