Preoperative computed tomography, surgical treatment and long‐term outcomes of dogs with abscesses on migrating vegetal foreign bodies and oropharyngeal stick injuries: 39 cases (2010‐2021)

• DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13624
• Publication Date: 2023-06-29T09:35:39Z
• Authors: S. Manzoni; M. Santos; A. Leveugle; B. Dekerle; P. Garnier; E. Maurice; A. Decambron; J. Mortier; M. Manassero; V. Viateau
• Keywords: Dogs; Animals; Wounds, Penetrating; Dog Diseases; Foreign Bodies; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Abscess; 3. Good health; Retrospective Studies

This study evaluated success rates of surgical treatment head and neck abscesses draining tracts for suspected migrating vegetal foreign body oropharyngeal penetrating injuries, compared the outcomes according to whether a was identified in preoperative computed tomography (CT) examination.This retrospective involved 39 dogs that underwent CT subsequent exploration and/or neck, single institution between 2010 2021. Recorded data included signalment, history, physical examination, findings. The postoperative follow-up period at least 8 months. Cases were classified on or only because presence cavities CT.A 11 cases later confirmed surgery 10 cases. In 28 cases, not CT, but seven these it found surgery. Resolution clinical signs achieved when 26 without CT. Two recurrence observed animals which no detected.In this population undergoing after scan, we resolution procedure 95% All cured.