Cosmetic rostral nasal reconstruction after nasal planum and premaxilla resection: technique and results in two dogs.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To describe a novel reconstructive technique after nasal planum and premaxilla resection.

STUDY DESIGN:

Case report.

ANIMALS:

Dogs (n=2) with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the nasal planum.

METHODS:

A 9-year-old neutered female Labrador retriever (dog 1) and an 11-year-old neutered male Golden retriever (dog 2) had resection of the nasal planum and premaxilla for treatment of locally invasive SCC. Reconstruction of a nasal planum facsimile was based on use of the nonhaired pigmented margins of bilateral labial mucocutaneous rotation-advancement flaps.

RESULTS:

Reconstruction of the premaxilla by construction of a nasal planum facsimile resulted in uncomplicated wound healing and improved cosmesis. There was no tumor recurrence at 1290 (dog 1) and 210 (dog 2) days after surgery.

CONCLUSION:

Reconstruction of a nasal planum facsimile was successfully performed without complications in 2 dogs with high owner satisfaction with cosmetic appearance.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE:

This technique represents a significant advancement in surgical cosmetic outcome, may potentially reduce postoperative complications, and should be considered for dogs requiring nasal reconstruction after nasal planum resection with premaxillectomy.

• Authors: Javier Gallegos, Chad W Schmiedt, Jonathan F McAnulty
• Journal: Veterinary surgery : VS (Vet Surg) Vol. 36 Issue 7 Pg. 669-74 (Oct 2007) ISSN: 1532-950X [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 17894593 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Animals
• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (pathology, surgery, veterinary)
• Cosmetic Techniques (veterinary)
• Dog Diseases (pathology, surgery)
• Dogs
• Female
• Male
• Maxilla (pathology, surgery)
• Maxillary Neoplasms (surgery, veterinary)
• Nose (pathology, surgery)
• Nose Neoplasms (pathology, surgery, veterinary)
• Plastic Surgery Procedures (veterinary)
• Treatment Outcome