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Maxillofacial Trauma (view source)
Revision as of 15:23, 10 September 2014
, 15:23, 10 September 2014→Midline Palatal Separation
Midline palatal separation is seen primarily in cats that have fallen from a height or been involved in a road traffic accident (RTA).
Midline palatal separation is seen primarily in cats that have fallen from a height or been involved in a road traffic accident (RTA).
Treatment consisting of suturing the mucosa is usually adequate for relatively stable bone fractures. Debride wound edges and place simple interrupted sutures. Rarely do these need advanced flap techniques to close the separation. Use monofilament absorbable [[Suture Materials|suture material]] (not PDS as this is too stiff).
Treatment consisting of suturing the mucosa is usually adequate for relatively stable bone fractures. Debride wound edges and place [[Suture Patterns|simple interrupted sutures]]. Rarely do these need advanced flap techniques to close the separation. Use monofilament absorbable [[Suture Materials|suture material]] (not PDS as this is too stiff).
===Palatine fractures===
===Palatine fractures===