Mandibulectomy Rostral Unilateral in Felino: Case report

Authors

  • Paulo Victor Garrêto Rodrigues dos Santos Universidade Federal do Piauí
  • José Wilson Costa Azevedo Junior
  • Francisco Lima Silva
  • Paulo Victor Garrêto Rodrigues dos Santos
  • Raphael Briseno Frota

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v10n8.591-594

Keywords:

Mandibulectomy, mandibular fracture, feline

Abstract

The mandible and maxilla fractures are common in dogs and cats, accounting for about 3-6% of all fractures. In most cases, the fractures have to open and contaminated in cases of trauma injuries can occur intercurrent, including upper airway obstruction, and trauma of the central nervous system. Surgical techniques and mandibulectomy maxillectomy are indicated when the inability or failure of other less invasive reconstructive techniques. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of mandibulectomy Partial Unilateral technique utilized and stainless steel wire to perform mandibular cerclage in feline having as positive as patient had a good postoperative recovery; not being observed feeding difficulties, there was a bit decency of points a few days after surgery but then the wound healed by secondary intention.

Published

2016-07-31

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Mandibulectomy Rostral Unilateral in Felino: Case report. (2016). Pubvet, 10(08). https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v10n8.591-594

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