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Transoral approach for ventral tympanic bulla osteotomy in the dog: A descriptive cadaveric study *
Author(s) -
Manou Maria,
Moissonnier Pierre H. M.,
Jardel Nicolas,
Tissier Aymeric,
Vallefuoco Rosario
Publication year - 2017
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/vsu.12658
Subject(s) - bulla (seal) , medicine , cadaveric spasm , cadaver , neurovascular bundle , tympanic cavity , anatomy , ear canal , osteotomy , surgery , middle ear , radiology , lung
Abstract Objective To describe a transoral approach for tympanic bulla osteotomy in the dog. Study design Anatomic cadaveric study. Sample population Fifteen canine cadavers (n = 29 tympanic bullae), including mesaticephalic, dolichocephalic, and brachycephalic breeds. Materials and methods The oral surface of the tympanic bulla was identified during an anatomical study (3 canine cadavers) and the ventral approach to the tympanic bulla was described (3 canine cadavers). The safety of the technique was assessed (9 canine cadavers, n = 17 bullae) during further anatomical dissections, where a complete approach and drilling of the tympanic bulla were performed. Results In all cases, tympanic bulla osteotomy was performed without damaging the inner ear, the epitympanic recess contents, and the neurovascular structures. The oral approach to the tympanic bulla was easier in mesaticephalic and dolichocephalic dogs than in brachycephalic breeds. Conclusion This study defines anatomical landmarks for transoral bulla osteotomy, without a high risk of damage to neurovascular and anatomical structures within and/or surrounding the tympanic cavity. This minimally invasive approach to the tympanic bulla is performed via a natural opening, and does not require simultaneous access through the ear canal. In vivo evaluation of this technique is required to verify its safety in clinical cases prior to large scale application.