Cosmetic results of a ventrally based advancement flap for closure of total ear canal ablations in 6 cats: 2002-2003.
OBJECTIVE
To report the outcome of a modified total ear canal ablation (TECA) technique to maintain normal ear carriage in cats.


METHODS
Case series.


METHODS
Six cats with external ear canal disease.


METHODS
Medical records were reviewed to identify cats in which a modified TECA using a single pedicle advancement flap was used to maintain normal ear carriage. Signalment, histopathologic diagnosis, complications, and outcome were retrieved. Owners were contacted to document long-term outcome.


RESULTS
Modified TECA procedures (7) were performed in 6 cats. Normal ear carriage was present immediately after surgery and was preserved at follow-up interview. Owners were satisfied with cosmetic appearance. Histopathologic diagnosis of excised ear masses included ceruminous gland adenocarcinoma (2 cats), ceruminous gland adenoma (2 cats, 3 ears), and inflammatory polyp (2 cats).


CONCLUSIONS
Modification of the TECA skin incision preserved normal ear carriage in all cats. Owners were satisfied with overall outcome and with cosmetic result. Rate and nature of complications were similar to previously published data.


CONCLUSIONS
A simple modification of the TECA skin incision to create a single pedicle advancement flap maintains normal ear carriage in cats.
McNabb
Amanda Hillis
AH
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
Flanders
James A
JA
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary; D011996:Records / Q000662:veterinary; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000662:veterinary