Use of a titanium mesh for cranioplasty following radical rostrotentorial craniectomy to remove an ossifying fibroma in a dog.
METHODS
A 6-year-old Australian Terrier was evaluated for surgical removal of an ossifying fibroma of the left calvarium of 7 months' duration.


RESULTS
Computed tomography revealed invasion of the mass through the left parietal bone and extension into the epidural space of the brain.


RESULTS
A left rostrotentorial and frontal bone craniectomy was performed, and the mass was removed, along with a 1-cm margin of grossly normal bone. Cranioplasty was performed with a combination of porcine submucosa, titanium mesh, and screws. The dog recovered from surgery without complications and was discharged 3 days later. The dog was followed up for 24 months after surgery and has remained clinically normal.


CONCLUSIONS
Findings suggested that rostrotentorial craniectomy is a viable option for removal of benign tumors affecting the parietal bones in dogs. Reconstruction of the resulting defect in the calvarium is possible with a combination of porcine submucosa and rigid titanium mesh.
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA.
Jude T
JT
Bordelon
Mark C
MC
Rochat
D000818:Animals; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D018214:Fibroma, Ossifying / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010294:Parietal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome