Oronasal fistula repair utilizing a temporalis muscle flap in a dog with severe trismus

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2011 Nov-Dec;47(6):447-54. doi: 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5699.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / veterinary*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dog Diseases / pathology
  • Dog Diseases / surgery*
  • Dog Diseases / therapy
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Mouth Neoplasms / surgery
  • Mouth Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Nose Diseases / surgery
  • Nose Diseases / veterinary*
  • Oral Fistula / surgery
  • Oral Fistula / veterinary*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Surgical Flaps / veterinary*
  • Temporal Muscle / surgery*
  • Trismus / surgery
  • Trismus / veterinary