Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical repair of oronasal fistulas from gum disease in dogs
By Shannon, Suzy·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2022·Veterinary Dental Care·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical Repair of Acquired Oronasal Fistulas Secondary to Periodontal Disease in Dogs Using a Flexible Bone Membrane: A Case Series.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with oronasal fistulas, which are openings between the mouth and nose caused by gum disease, underwent surgery to repair these issues using a flexible bone membrane. While this new type of membrane was tested in ten cases, it didn't show a clear improvement in healing compared to previous methods. More research is needed to determine its effectiveness.
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Abstract
Oronasal fistulas are sequelae to periodontal disease in dogs. Previous case series have described the use of auricular cartilage as a type of membrane to help with surgical repair of oronasal fistulas. This case series explores the use of a commercially available flexible bone membrane in the surgical repair of ten acquired oronasal fistulas in dogs. The use of the flexible bone membrane did not necessarily improve the surgical outcomes in these cases; however, larger controlled trials are necessary to further evaluate its use.
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