Use of a titanium mesh for cranioplasty following radical rostrotentorial craniectomy to remove an ossifying fibroma in a dog.
| Autor: | Bordelon JT; Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA., Rochat MC |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association [J Am Vet Med Assoc] 2007 Dec 01; Vol. 231 (11), pp. 1692-5. |
| DOI: | 10.2460/javma.231.11.1692 |
| Abstrakt: | Case Description: A 6-year-old Australian Terrier was evaluated for surgical removal of an ossifying fibroma of the left calvarium of 7 months' duration. Clinical Findings: Computed tomography revealed invasion of the mass through the left parietal bone and extension into the epidural space of the brain. Treatment and Outcome: A left rostrotentorial and frontal bone craniectomy was performed, and the mass was removed, along with a 1-cm margin of grossly normal bone. Cranioplasty was performed with a combination of porcine submucosa, titanium mesh, and screws. The dog recovered from surgery without complications and was discharged 3 days later. The dog was followed up for 24 months after surgery and has remained clinically normal. Clinical Relevance: Findings suggested that rostrotentorial craniectomy is a viable option for removal of benign tumors affecting the parietal bones in dogs. Reconstruction of the resulting defect in the calvarium is possible with a combination of porcine submucosa and rigid titanium mesh. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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