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Cosmetic Rostral Nasal Reconstruction After Nasal Planum and Premaxilla Resection: Technique and Results in Two Dogs
Author(s) -
GALLEGOS JAVIER,
SCHMIEDT CHAD W.,
McANULTY JONATHAN F.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2007.00319.x
Subject(s) - medicine , premaxilla , cosmesis , surgery , planum temporale , nasal vestibule , resection , nose , anatomy , maxilla , linguistics , philosophy
Objective— To describe a novel reconstructive technique after nasal planum and premaxilla resection. Study Design— Case report. Animals— Dogs (n=2) with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the nasal planum. Methods— A 9‐year‐old neutered female Labrador retriever (dog 1) and an 11–year‐old neutered male Golden retriever (dog 2) had resection of the nasal planum and premaxilla for treatment of locally invasive SCC. Reconstruction of a nasal planum facsimile was based on use of the nonhaired pigmented margins of bilateral labial mucocutaneous rotation‐advancement flaps. Results— Reconstruction of the premaxilla by construction of a nasal planum facsimile resulted in uncomplicated wound healing and improved cosmesis. There was no tumor recurrence at 1290 (dog 1) and 210 (dog 2) days after surgery. Conclusion— Reconstruction of a nasal planum facsimile was successfully performed without complications in 2 dogs with high owner satisfaction with cosmetic appearance. Clinical Relevance— This technique represents a significant advancement in surgical cosmetic outcome, may potentially reduce postoperative complications, and should be considered for dogs requiring nasal reconstruction after nasal planum resection with premaxillectomy.