Repair of sinocutaneous fistulae in two horses.
Chronic facial defects extending into the sinuses of two mares were repaired using periosteal flaps. Partial osseous bridging was established over the defects following repair. Previous attempts to close the defects with skin alone had failed. A periosteal flap is a simple surgical technique that provides the foundations for successful repair, despite the chronicity of some fistulae.
Charman
R E
RE
Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, Goulburn Valley Highway, Congupna, VIC 3633, Australia. charman@bigpond.com
Vasey
J R
JR
D000818:Animals; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome