Palate

Question 1

Peralta, JAVMA, 2018:
Surgical repair of congenital palatal defects
What % of dogs achieved functional success?
What % of dogs developed an oronasal fistula?
What factor(s) were associated with development of an oronasal fistula?
What was associated with an unsuccessful functional outcome?

Answer 1

Peralta, JAVMA, 2018:
85% achieved functional success
50% developed an oronasal fistula
Dogs that were >8 months of age at the time of initial repair and dogs with a history of failed surgical repair attempts were more likely to develop an oronasal fistula
Dogs <1kg at the time of initial repair were more likely to have an unsuccessful functional outcome