Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mucus buildup in dogs' frontal sinus after head injury
By L'Eplattenier, H F & Montavon, P M·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·1998·Veterinä·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Traumatically-induced mucocele of the frontal sinus in two dogs].
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two young dogs were brought in after suffering head injuries that led to a buildup of mucus in their frontal sinuses, causing discomfort. The blockage was due to an obstruction in the openings that connect the sinuses to the nasal cavity. Both dogs underwent surgery to reconstruct and drain the affected ducts, which successfully resolved their symptoms. After the procedure, they were able to recover well and return to their normal activities.
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Abstract
Two young dogs were presented with an accumulation of mucus in the frontal sinus which occurred after a head injury had caused an obstruction of the nasofrontal openings. Both dogs were successfully managed by surgically reconstructing and draining the nasofrontal ducts.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9719732/