Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Masseter fascia flap used to stabilize eye after dog's orbit surgery
By Hamon M et al.·2025·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on Europe PMC →
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Original publication title: Use of a masseter fascia transposition flap for ventral orbital stabilization after partial inferior orbitectomy in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old neutered male pit bull crossbreed was brought in for a swelling on the right side of his face. Imaging showed a mass in the jaw that was affecting the eye socket, and a biopsy revealed it was a mixed odontogenic tumor. The vet removed the tumor and part of the jawbone, then used a special technique to stabilize the eye. The dog recovered well, with great results both two weeks and one year after surgery, showing no issues with his appearance or function.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old neutered male pit bull crossbreed dog was presented because of a right caudal maxillary swelling. Computed tomographic imaging of the skull and revealed a right maxillary mass with lysis of the medial wall of the right orbit and rostral aspect of the zygomatic bone. A biopsy was done, and histopathology results were consistent with a mixed odontogenic tumor. The mass was resected with a caudal maxillectomy and partial inferior orbitectomy with 1-centimeter lateral margins. A transposition flap of the masseter fascia was performed to stabilize the globe. The cosmetic and functional outcomes were excellent during an in-person clinical examination 2 wk postoperatively and at a follow-up 1 y postoperatively (telephone communication with the owner). Key clinical message: The use of the masseter fascia as a transposition flap after a caudal maxillectomy and partial inferior orbitectomy proved successful for orbital stabilization in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Europe PMC: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/40927254