Surgery Flashcards
Peralta. Outcomes of surgical repair of congenital palatal defects in dogs
JAVMA, Dec 1, 2018
What is the % to achieve functional success after a surgical defect repair?
85 % of dogs that underwent surgical repair of congenital palatal defect achieved functional success
Peralta. Outcomes of surgical repair of congenital palatal defects in dogs
JAVMA, Dec 1, 2018
How many dogs % developed after initial repair a ONF and where was the most common location
ONF formed in 50% of dogs after initial repair
and hard palate
Peralta. Outcomes of surgical repair of congenital palatal defects in dogs
JAVMA, Dec 1, 2018
Where was ONF formation noticed after initial repair and at what age?
Hard palate ONF was noticed at the time of initial repair in dogs> 8 months
Peralta. Outcomes of surgical repair of congenital palatal defects in dogs
JAVMA, Dec 1, 2018
Where was ONF defects noticed in dogs > 8 months of age
ONF were common in dogs > 8 months of age at the junction between hard and soft palate and with a history of failed surgical repair
Peralta. Outcomes of surgical repair of congenital palatal defects in dogs
JAVMA, Dec 1, 2018
How was surgical outcome in dogs < 1 kg for congenital cleft repair ?
functional surgical outcome in dogs < 1 kg was mostly unsuccessful at the time of initial repair
Peralta. Outcomes of surgical repair of congenital palatal defects in dogs
JAVMA, Dec 1, 2018
What are the different surgical repair methods for hard palate repair in dogs ?
VLB von langenbeck
- narrow hard palate defect
BPF Bipedicle flap
- narrow hard palate defect
OLF Overlapping flap
- wider defect
Peralta. Outcomes of surgical repair of congenital palatal defects in dogs
JAVMA, Dec 1, 2018
How many layers should be used to close soft and hard palate?
Soft palate repair - 3 layer closure
2 layer defect repair in hard palate repair
Peralta. Outcomes of surgical repair of congenital palatal defects in dogs
JAVMA, Dec 1, 2018
What are the important aspects for a successful congenital cleft repair?
Age
Tissue availability
- patient size
- type of skull
Defect severity
Tissue quality
history of failed repair attempt
