title: Segmental Mandibulectomy in the Dog.
abstract: This step-by-step manuscript describes surgical technique of segmental mandibulectomy in the dog. This surgical procedure may be indicated for the excision of small- to mid-sized neoplasms or as a salvage procedure for mandibular fractures. Long-term postoperative complications are not common and cosmetic appearance following the procedure is generally acceptable to the pet owner.
authors.affiliation: 1 Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Curt
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ritchie
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D008334:Mandible; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery* / Q000662:veterinary*; D063168:Mandibular Osteotomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: canine oral cancer; dogs; mandibular neoplasia; segmental mandibulectomy