Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2398140 | Journal of Feline Medicine & Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
External auditory canal atresia (EACA) may arise as a congenital deformity, or as sequel to external auditory canal trauma. Diagnosis of EACA was made in this 3-year-old cat by video otoscopy and computed tomography. Successful treatment of congenital segmental EACA was achieved, using end-to-end anastomosis. Primary anastomosis should be considered for treatment of both acute and chronic separation of the annular and auricular cartilages, as well as congenital EACA in the cat.
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Authors
Alastair R. BVSc, MS, Nick VetMB, MA, DECVS, MRCVS,