Palatal erosion and oronasal fistulation following covered nasopharyngeal stent placement in two dogs

Treatment options for dogs with nasopharyngeal stenosis include fluoroscopic placement of metallic stents. Reported complications include entrapment of hair and food, obstruction and persistent nasal discharge. Two toy breed dogs were examined for persistent nasal discharge and halitosis at 4 and 20...

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Published in:Irish Veterinary Journal 2013-05, Vol.66 (1), p.8-8, Article 8
Main Authors: Cook, Audrey K, Mankin, Kelley Thieman, Saunders, Ashley B, Waugh, Carly E, Cuddy, Laura C, Ellison, Gary W
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
dogs
fistula
halitosis
nasal cavity
palate
patients
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Summary:Treatment options for dogs with nasopharyngeal stenosis include fluoroscopic placement of metallic stents. Reported complications include entrapment of hair and food, obstruction and persistent nasal discharge. Two toy breed dogs were examined for persistent nasal discharge and halitosis at 4 and 20 months after placement of permanent metallic stents for acquired nasopharyngeal stenosis. Full thickness defects were found in the palate of both dogs, with extensive communication between the mouth and the nasal passages. Portions of the metal stent were observed within the lesion in both patients. Additional treatment was declined by the owner of one dog; the stent was removed through the fistula in the other dog. Palatal erosion with secondary oronasal fistulation is a potential complication of nasopharyngeal stent placement in dogs.
ISSN:2046-0481
0368-0762
2046-0481
DOI:10.1186/2046-0481-66-8