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Para-aural abscessation following traumatic ear canal separation in a dog.

Abstract
Traumatic ear canal separation is rare in animals, with only eight dogs and one cat reported with the condition in the English language literature. Para-aural abscessation occurred in six of these nine animals. Diagnosis was made on otoscopic observation of a shortened, abruptly ending external ear canal that was free from advanced disease. Radiographs in those cases which have been described showed a disruption of the normal air opacity of the affected ear canal. Drainage, by creating a separate opening for the horizontal ear canal, or total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy (TECA/LBO), have led to resolution of the clinical signs. This report adds a further case to the literature in which TECA/LBO was employed successfully.
AuthorsN A Connery, H McAllister, C W Hay
JournalThe Journal of small animal practice (J Small Anim Pract) Vol. 42 Issue 5 Pg. 253-6 (May 2001) ISSN: 0022-4510 [Print] England
PMID11380020 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
Topics
  • Abscess (diagnosis, surgery, veterinary)
  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases (diagnosis, surgery)
  • Cats (injuries)
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dog Diseases (diagnosis, surgery)
  • Dogs (injuries)
  • Drainage (veterinary)
  • Ear Canal (injuries)
  • Ear Diseases (diagnosis, surgery, veterinary)
  • Enterococcus faecalis (isolation & purification)
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections (diagnosis, surgery, veterinary)
  • Male
  • Osteotomy (veterinary)

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