Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical management of canine aural hematoma.
- Journal:
- Lab animal
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Brown, Cyndi
- Affiliation:
- Ocean State Veterinary Specialists · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Aural hematomas in dogs happen when blood vessels in the ear flap break, often due to injury or too much head shaking. This causes blood to collect between the skin and the cartilage, which can be painful and may change the shape of the ear. The article talks about how surgery can be used to treat these hematomas effectively.
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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