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Advanced diagnostic imaging and surgical treatment of an odontogenic retromasseteric abscess in a guinea pig
Author(s) -
Capello V.,
Lennox A.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/jsap.12249
Subject(s) - medicine , abscess , odontogenic , magnetic resonance imaging , debridement (dental) , radiology , dentistry , surgery , pathology
A two‐year‐old guinea pig presented for difficulty chewing. Examination and diagnostic imaging, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance, revealed an odontogenic retromasseteric abscess associated with a mandibular cheek tooth. Treatment included removal of the abscess and marsupialisation of the surgical site for repeated debridement and healing by second intention. Unique features of this case included the use of advanced diagnostic imaging and utilisation of marsupialisation for surgical correction.