Bilateral Lip Avulsion and Mandibular Symphyseal Separation in a Cat

Authors : Yalçın Alper ÖZTURAN, Özge ÖZCAN, Onur HALICIOĞLU

Pages : 23-26

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Publication Date : 2023-05-15

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Objective: Orofacial trauma in dogs and cats usually results in lip avulsion and symphyseal mandible separation. Bite wounds and traffic accidents are common causes. This study aimed to describe a successfully treated case of bilateral lip avulsion and mandibular symphyseal separation in a cat. Material and Methods: The cat\`s owner claimed that the animal underwent two unsuccessful surgeries in nearby veterinary hospitals after being injured in a car accident a month earlier. Euthanasia was recommended in every clinic and hospital the animal\`s owner visited, therefore the owner decided to bring the animal to the faculty hospital. Hemimandibles were separated from each other and the cat was depressed during the examination. Lips were avulsed bilaterally from the mandibles, puss and food remnants were observed in the avulsed areas.The cat was anesthetized and the avulsed areas were flushed and debrided. A cerclage wire was knotted between the canine and premolar teeth to secure the hemimandibles. The buccal area\`s mucosal layer was sutured to the ventral palatal areas to relieve suture tension. Meloxicam, pantoprazole, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, and chlorhexidine were recommended for 7 days, as well as an Elizabethan collar, liquid feeding, and weekly control visits for 2 months. Sutures and the wire were removed on the postoperative 14th and 60th days. Results: The animal recovered perfectly without any complications after two months. Conclusion: Preoperative interventions and proper surgical planning that takes into account the forces on the tissues and the locations of the separation and dehiscence lead to success in challenging cases.
Keywords : Avülzyon, Dudak, Kedi, Serklaj Teli, Symphysis Mandibula Ayrılması, Avulsion, Cat, Cerclage Wire, Lip, Symphysis Mandibula Separation