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Otitis Externa - Cat and Dog (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Otitis externa is an '''acute or chronic inflammation of the external ear canal''', developing anywhere from the tympanic membrane to the pinna.
Otitis externa is an '''acute or chronic inflammation of the external ear canal''', developing anywhere from the tympanic membrane to the pinna.
<u>Anatomy</u>: pendulous pinnae, hairy, stenotic canals, long, steeply-sloping canals
<u>Anatomy</u>: pendulous pinnae, hairy, stenotic canals, long, steeply-sloping canals
<u>Maceration</u>: wetting due to swimming, high humidity
<u>Maceration</u>: wetting due to swimming, bathing/hosing, high humidity.
<u>Trauma</u>: usually from inappropriate cleaning
<u>Trauma</u>: usually from inappropriate cleaning
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|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/canis/Content/Disease/dis02565.asp Otitis externa]<br>[https://www.vetstream.com/canis/Content/Disease/dis02285.asp Otitis media]<br>[https://www.vetstream.com/canis/Content/Disease/dis02604.asp Aural hematoma]<br>[https://www.vetstream.com/canis/Content/Technique/teq00146.asp Total ear canal ablation]
<br>[https://www.vetstream.com/canis/Content/Technique/teq00679.asp Bulla osteotomy]
|flashcards = [[Small Animal Dermatology Q&A 19]]
|flashcards = [[Small Animal Dermatology Q&A 19]]
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[[Category:Integumentary System - Mite Infections]]
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