Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oronasal fistula repair utilizing a temporalis muscle flap in a dog with severe trismus.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Cavanaugh, Ryan P et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A 9 yr old spayed female cocker spaniel presented for evaluation of an invasive maxillary squamous cell carcinoma. Curative intent surgery and radiation therapy allowed for local control of the neoplasm; however, the development of a persistent oronasal fistula prevented a complete recovery. A temporalis myofascial rotation flap allowed for successful resolution of the maxillary defect. Implementation of the flap was relatively simple and was associated with few complications.
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