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Commissurotomy.

Curt Ritchie1

  • 11 Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.

Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
|April 8, 2017
PubMed
Summary
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This pictorial guide details the commissurotomy procedure, a surgical technique enhancing access to the back of the oral cavity. It is crucial for complex oral surgeries like mandibulectomy and mandibular ramus procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Surgical access to the caudal oral cavity can be challenging.
  • Procedures like total mandibulectomy require adequate exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a pictorial, step-by-step description of the commissurotomy procedure.
  • To illustrate the utility of commissurotomy for improving surgical access.

Main Methods:

  • Pictorial documentation of the commissurotomy technique.
  • Demonstration of commissurotomy in the context of specific oral surgeries.

Main Results:

  • The commissurotomy procedure effectively widens surgical access to the caudal oral cavity.
  • Visuals clearly depict each step of the surgical approach.
Keywords:
commissurotomydogsmandibulectomyoral cavitysurgical exposure

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Conclusions:

  • Commissurotomy is a valuable technique for facilitating complex oral and maxillofacial surgeries.
  • This pictorial guide serves as an educational resource for surgeons performing these procedures.