Surgical Management of Ossified Ear Canals in the Canine |
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| Authors: | A D ELKINS DVM C S HEDLUND DVM † H P HOBSON DVM MS †† |
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| Institution: | *Department of Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A &M University, College Station, Texas;?Department of Clinical Services, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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| Abstract: | Mineralization and ossification of the external ear canals may occur as a sequela to chronic otitis externa. These cases can be surgically managed with a lateral ear resection. The ossified cartilage is removed with wire suture scissors and/or rongeurs. The proliferative hyperplastic tissue, which often accompanies this condition, should be removed electrosurgically six to eight weeks following the lateral ear resection. This method has resulted in clinical improvement and control of infection in all of 12 cases. |
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