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Surgical repair of a full‐thickness ear pinna defect in a horse.

Authors :
Cullen, M. D.
Ehrle, A.
Willson, S. C.
Wilmink, J. M.
Archer, D. C.
Source :
Equine Veterinary Education; Apr2022, Vol. 34 Issue 4, pe169-e175, 7p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Summary: A 5‐year‐old gelding used for showing was presented for surgical repair of a full‐thickness 15 mm diameter defect in the right pinna, which had occurred as a delayed complication following laser excision of a sarcoid. The defect had resulted in progressive deformity of the ear, and the horse was considered at risk of further injury if the defect became entrapped on a fixed object. Two artificial dermis meshes were inserted to encourage the formation of granulation tissue across the defect, and a commercially available skin expander was implanted adjacent to the site. Eighteen days later, a second surgery was performed to remove the skin expander and to mobilise a local rotational skin flap to close the defect. Both surgeries were performed under standing sedation and local anaesthesia. The site healed well, avoiding further potential trauma to the ear and deformity due to tissue contracture at the site, although some deformation of the lateral aspect of the cartilage remained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09577734
Volume :
34
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Equine Veterinary Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155655249
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13450