Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Use of a free cortical ulnar autograft following en bloc resection of a mandibular tumor.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2000
- Authors:
- Bracker, K E & Trout, N J
- Affiliation:
- Southwest Veterinary Specialty Center · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A dog was presented for the en bloc resection of a previously irradiated mandibular ossifying epulis. A central hemimandibulectomy was performed, and the mandibular defect was stabilized by the use of a free cortical ulnar autograft and rigid internal fixation. The dog had normal mastication and left forelimb function two weeks after surgery. Radiographic evaluation of the surgical site at three and 10 months after surgery showed normal bony healing.
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