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.
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Authors | N A Connery, H McAllister, C W Hay |
Journal | The Journal of small animal practice
(J Small Anim Pract)
Vol. 42
Issue 5
Pg. 253-6
(May 2001)
ISSN: 0022-4510 [Print] England |
PMID | 11380020
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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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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