title: Surgical Approaches to the Nasal Cavity and Sinuses.
abstract: The nasal cavity and sinuses may be exposed primarily via a dorsal or ventral surgical approach. Surgical planning involves the use of advanced imaging, such as computed tomography or MRI. Surgical treatment of lesions of the nasal cavity usually is limited to benign lesions or can also be used in combination with adjunctive therapy, such as radiation therapy. Extreme caution must be exercised with a dorsal approach to the nasal cavity to avoid complications of inadvertent penetration into the brain case. Gentle tissue handling and careful closure of the mucoperiosteum must be exercised following a ventral approach to minimize the risk of oronasal fistula formation.
authors.affiliation: Animal Surgical Center of Michigan, 5045 Miller Road, Flint, MI 48507, USA.
authors.forename: Alyssa Marie
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Weeden
authors.affiliation: Animal Surgical Center of Michigan, 5045 Miller Road, Flint, MI 48507, USA. Electronic address: ddegner@comcast.net.
authors.forename: Daniel Alvin
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Degner
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000601:surgery; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000662:veterinary; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000662:veterinary
keywords: CT scan; Mucoperiosteum; Nasal cavity; Neoplasia; Rhinotomy; Sinuses; Turbinates