Outcome and complication rate of nasal planectomy reconstructed with direct mucocutaneous apposition.

Nasal planectomy is recommended in cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal planum in dogs and can be curative if excision is complete. Due to the noticeable alteration in appearance inherent in nasal planectomy, several techniques are described for reconstruction. The goal of this study is to report the complication rate and owner satisfaction following nasal planectomy with repair by direct mucocutaneous apposition compared to other reported reconstruction techniques meant to be more cosmetic. Eleven dogs were identified that underwent nasal planectomy with reconstruction via mucocutaneous apposition. Complications were noted in 8/11 dogs: all minor. All dogs underwent CT preoperatively for surgical planning. Complete excision was noted in 10/11 cases. Results suggest that direct mucocutaneous apposition is a viable surgical option for reconstruction following nasal planectomy with favorable major complication rates and owner satisfaction. In addition, direct mucocutaneous apposition for closure following nasal planectomy should be considered, especially in cases in which bone is not resected, because of low complication rates and reasonable cosmetic outcome.

Résultat et taux de complications de la planectomie nasale reconstruite avec apposition cutanéomuqueuse directe. La planectomie nasale est recommandée en cas de carcinome épidermoïde du planum nasal chez le chien et peut être curative si l'exérèse est complète. En raison de l'altération notable de l'apparence inhérente à la planectomie nasale, plusieurs techniques sont décrites pour la reconstruction. Le but de cette étude est de rapporter le taux de complications et la satisfaction du propriétaire suite à une planectomie nasale avec réparation par apposition cutanéo-muqueuse directe par rapport aux autres techniques de reconstruction rapportées censées être plus esthétiques. Onze chiens ont été identifiés ayant subi une planectomie nasale avec reconstruction via apposition cutanéo-muqueuse. Des complications ont été notées chez 8/11 chiens : toutes mineures. Tous les chiens ont subi une tomodensitométrie préopératoire pour la planification chirurgicale. Une exérèse complète a été notée dans 10/11 cas. Les résultats suggèrent que l'apposition cutanéo-muqueuse directe est une option chirurgicale viable pour la reconstruction après une planectomie nasale avec des taux de complications majeures favorables et une satisfaction du propriétaire. De plus, l'apposition mucocutanée directe pour la fermeture après une planectomie nasale doit être envisagée, en particulier dans les cas où l'os n'est pas réséqué, en raison du faible taux de complications et du résultat esthétique raisonnable.(Traduit par Dr Serge Messier).

Pericardial Hemangiosarcoma in a 10-Year-Old Papillon.

A 10 yr old papillon was evaluated for lethargy, inappetence, tachypnea, and labored breathing. Physical examination findings included dehydration, tachypnea, tachycardia, and muffled heart sounds. Thoracic radiographs revealed an enlarged cardiac silhouette. Echocardiography revealed a mild volume of pericardial effusion and no evidence of right atrial tamponade or a cardiac-associated mass. Cytological analysis of the pericardial effusion was consistent with blood. There was no evidence of neoplasia. Coagulation parameters were within normal limits. Initial treatment consisted of pericardiocentesis. A subtotal pericardiectomy was later performed. No surgical complications were noted, and the dog was discharged 2 days following surgery. Results of the histological examination of the pericardium revealed hemangiosarcoma. Treatment with doxorubicin was initiated 12 days after surgery, at which time, pulmonary metastasis was suspected. The dog survived for 18 days after subtotal pericardiectomy, when it was euthanized because of complications presumably related to pulmonary metastatic disease. This is the first published report of primary pericardial hemangiosarcoma. The dog had a short survival time; thus, the response to subtotal pericardiectomy combined with adjuvant doxorubicin treatment could not be determined. Pulmonary metastatic disease was suspected 12 days following surgery. Based on this case report, pericardial hemangiosarcoma carries a guarded prognosis.