Staged double-layer closure of palatal defects

Congenital and acquired-hard palate defects in dogs and cats are clinically relevant, because they often result in poor nursing, with growth retardation and/or malnutrition, chronic rhinitis, and aspiration pneumonia. Traditionally, hard-palate defects are repaired using local mucosal flaps to cover the area and anatomically isolate the oral from the nasal cavity. However, a common challenge is large defect size and a relatively small amount of surrounding soft tissues, which may impede successful repair.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Surgery (Soft Tissue) Source Type: research