Surgery

Question 1

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?

Answer 1

85 % of dogs that underwent surgical repair of congenital palatal defect achieved functional success

Question 2

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

Answer 2

ONF formed in 50% of dogs after initial repair
and hard palate

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

Hard palate ONF was noticed at the time of initial repair in dogs> 8 months

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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 ?

Answer 5

functional surgical outcome in dogs < 1 kg was mostly unsuccessful at the time of initial repair

Question 6

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 ?

Answer 6

VLB von langenbeck
- narrow hard palate defect
BPF Bipedicle flap
- narrow hard palate defect
OLF Overlapping flap
- wider defect

Question 7

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?

Answer 7

Soft palate repair - 3 layer closure
2 layer defect repair in hard palate repair

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

Age
Tissue availability
- patient size
- type of skull
Defect severity
Tissue quality
history of failed repair attempt