Cosmetic rostral nasal reconstruction after nasal planum and premaxilla resection: technique and results in two dogs.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a novel reconstructive technique after nasal planum and premaxilla resection.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
Dogs (n=2) with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the nasal planum.


METHODS
A 9-year-old neutered female Labrador retriever (dog 1) and an 11-year-old neutered male Golden retriever (dog 2) had resection of the nasal planum and premaxilla for treatment of locally invasive SCC. Reconstruction of a nasal planum facsimile was based on use of the nonhaired pigmented margins of bilateral labial mucocutaneous rotation-advancement flaps.


RESULTS
Reconstruction of the premaxilla by construction of a nasal planum facsimile resulted in uncomplicated wound healing and improved cosmesis. There was no tumor recurrence at 1290 (dog 1) and 210 (dog 2) days after surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
Reconstruction of a nasal planum facsimile was successfully performed without complications in 2 dogs with high owner satisfaction with cosmetic appearance.


CONCLUSIONS
This technique represents a significant advancement in surgical cosmetic outcome, may potentially reduce postoperative complications, and should be considered for dogs requiring nasal reconstruction after nasal planum resection with premaxillectomy.
Gallegos
Javier
J
Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
Schmiedt
Chad W
CW
McAnulty
Jonathan F
JF
D000818:Animals; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D009666:Nose / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome