Soft tissue surgery of the head and neck

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Surgery
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Otolaryngology

Background:

• Oral soft tissue diseases encompass a range of conditions requiring surgical intervention.
• Neoplasia, salivary gland abnormalities (sialocele), and soft palate diseases are common in veterinary medicine.
• Surgical management is crucial for improving quality of life and function.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of surgical techniques for various oral soft tissue diseases.
• To highlight successful management strategies for conditions like oral neoplasia, sialocele, and soft palate abnormalities.
• To emphasize the importance of surgical correction for optimal patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Review of established surgical procedures for oral soft tissue diseases.
• Description of techniques including mandibulectomy, maxillectomy, and salivary gland excision.
• Surgical correction of soft palate elongation and hypoplasia, including tonsillectomy.

Main Results:

• Mandibulectomy and maxillectomy are effective for oral neoplasia.
• Excision of mandibular and sublingual salivary glands is the preferred treatment for sialocele in dogs.
• Surgical correction of soft palate abnormalities yields excellent results, improving airway size.

Conclusions:

• Surgical interventions are vital for managing a spectrum of oral soft tissue diseases.
• Specific techniques like ventral salivary gland excision and soft palate surgery offer successful outcomes.
• Comprehensive surgical approaches, including tonsillectomy, enhance airway patency and patient well-being.