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Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Q&A 01 (view source)
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Congenital cleft of the hard and soft palates (secondary palatal defect).
Congenital cleft of the hard and soft palates (secondary palatal defect).
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|l1=Cleft Palate
|q2=What secondary complication may be associated with this defect?
|q2=What secondary complication may be associated with this defect?
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Aspiration pneumonia is often a complication of secondary palate defects. The animal should be evaluated with thoracic radiographs and treated appropriately prior to surgical correction of the palate defect.
Aspiration pneumonia is often a complication of secondary palate defects. The animal should be evaluated with thoracic radiographs and treated appropriately prior to surgical correction of the palate defect.
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|l2=Cleft Palate
|q3=What are three principles to be followed during surgical repair of this problem?
|q3=What are three principles to be followed during surgical repair of this problem?
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Temporary feeding via a pharyngostomy or gastrostomy tube should be considered to bypass the oral cavity during wound healing.
Temporary feeding via a pharyngostomy or gastrostomy tube should be considered to bypass the oral cavity during wound healing.
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|l3=Cleft Palate#Treatment
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