Clinical results of lateral ear resection in dogs
Gregory, C.R.; Vasseur, P.B.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 182(10): 1087-1090
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 6863120 Document Number: 213958
Twenty-six dogs had lateral ear resection performed for the treatment of chronic otitis externa. After a mean follow-up period of 4.5 years, 17 of the 26 dogs were available for physical examination. The remaining nine dogs died prior to this review; their owners were surveyed by questionnaire. In the examined group, the resolution of clinical signs was good in 41% of the dogs, improved in 12%, and poor in 47%. A good result was defined as the elimination of clinical signs, with minimal or no care required from the owners. An improved status was assigned to dogs that experienced occasional recurrence of signs requiring professional attention. A poor result was defined as no improvement.