title: Advanced diagnostic imaging and surgical treatment of an odontogenic retromasseteric abscess in a guinea pig.
abstract: A two-year-old guinea pig presented for difficulty chewing. Examination and diagnostic imaging, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance, revealed an odontogenic retromasseteric abscess associated with a mandibular cheek tooth. Treatment included removal of the abscess and marsupialisation of the surgical site for repeated debridement and healing by second intention. Unique features of this case included the use of advanced diagnostic imaging and utilisation of marsupialisation for surgical correction.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Veterinaria S. Siro, 20151, Milano, Italy; Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso, 20131, Milano, Italy.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Capello
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lennox
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000662:veterinary