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Dog ear hematoma - what surgical treatment is available?
By Brown, Cyndi·Published in Lab animal·2010·Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of canine aural hematoma.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with an ear hematoma, which is a collection of blood in the ear flap often caused by trauma or excessive shaking, was treated surgically to relieve pain and prevent deformity. The surgery involved draining the blood and securing the ear to help it heal properly. After the procedure, the dog experienced relief from discomfort and the ear began to heal without any lasting issues.
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Abstract
Ear (aural) hematomas occur when blood vessels in the pinna rupture secondary to trauma or excessive head shaking. Blood fills the space between the skin and the cartilage, causing pain and potential deformity of the ear. In this column, I discuss surgical treatment of aural hematomas in the dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20305632/