Outcome and complication rate of nasal planectomy reconstructed with direct mucocutaneous apposition

Nasal planectomy is recommended in cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal planum in dogs and can be curative if excision is complete. Due to the noticeable alteration in appearance inherent in nasal planectomy, several techniques are described for reconstruction. The goal of this study is to...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2022-04, Vol.63 (4), p.386-390
Main Authors: Edgar, Madeline J, Quina, Mariana T, Tano, Cheryl A, Bloch, Christopher P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - veterinary
Dog Diseases - surgery
Dogs
Nose
Nose Neoplasms - pathology
Nose Neoplasms - surgery
Nose Neoplasms - veterinary
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - veterinary
Scientific
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Summary:Nasal planectomy is recommended in cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal planum in dogs and can be curative if excision is complete. Due to the noticeable alteration in appearance inherent in nasal planectomy, several techniques are described for reconstruction. The goal of this study is to report the complication rate and owner satisfaction following nasal planectomy with repair by direct mucocutaneous apposition compared to other reported reconstruction techniques meant to be more cosmetic. Eleven dogs were identified that underwent nasal planectomy with reconstruction mucocutaneous apposition. Complications were noted in 8/11 dogs: all minor. All dogs underwent CT preoperatively for surgical planning. Complete excision was noted in 10/11 cases. Results suggest that direct mucocutaneous apposition is a viable surgical option for reconstruction following nasal planectomy with favorable major complication rates and owner satisfaction. In addition, direct mucocutaneous apposition for closure following nasal planectomy should be considered, especially in cases in which bone is not resected, because of low complication rates and reasonable cosmetic outcome.
ISSN:0008-5286