Subtotal ear canal ablation in 18 dogs and one cat with minimal distal ear canal pathology

A modified technique for performing total ear canal ablations is described. This technique requires less dissection than the standard technique and maintains a portion of the distal vertical ear canal. Subtotal ear canal ablations were performed in 18 dogs and one cat for the treatment of otitis ext...

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Published inThe Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association Vol. 42; no. 5; p. 371
Main Authors Mathews, Kyle G, Hardie, Elizabeth M, Murphy, K Marcia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2006
Subjects
Animals
Cat Diseases - surgery
Cats
Dog Diseases - surgery
Dogs
Ear Canal - surgery
Ear Diseases - surgery
Ear Diseases - veterinary
Female
Male
Otitis Externa - surgery
Otitis Externa - veterinary
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A modified technique for performing total ear canal ablations is described. This technique requires less dissection than the standard technique and maintains a portion of the distal vertical ear canal. Subtotal ear canal ablations were performed in 18 dogs and one cat for the treatment of otitis externa or masses of the horizontal ear canal. Animals with otitis externa had minimal involvement of the distal ear canal. Dermatological problems associated with the remaining ear canal and pinnae occurred in eight animals and resolved with medical management. Normal ear carriage was maintained in all animals with erect ears. Further investigation is required before the procedure can be recommended as a treatment for otitis externa not caused by masses or anatomical abnormalities of the horizontal ear canal in dogs with pendulous ears.
ISSN:1547-3317
DOI:10.5326/0420371