Reconstruction of a Bilateral Hypoplastic Soft Palate in a Cat

2004 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason F. Headrick ◽  
Jonathan F. McAnulty
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Soft Palate ◽  
Hard Palate ◽  
Random Pattern ◽  
Pharyngeal Wall ◽  
First Report ◽  
Mucoperiosteal Flap ◽  
History Of ◽  
Upper Respiratory

A 2-year-old, female spayed, domestic shorthair cat was presented with a history of dyspnea, upper respiratory congestion, and aspiration. Physical examination revealed a bilaterally hypoplastic soft palate resembling a uvula. A novel surgical technique was performed to reconstruct the soft palate, utilizing both a hard palate-derived mucoperiosteal flap combined with two pharyngeal wall-derived, random-pattern mucosal flaps. This is the first report of a bilaterally hypoplastic soft palate in the cat, as well as a description of a new surgical method for soft palate reconstruction.

Musculature of the Soft Palate: Clinico-anatomic Correlations and Therapeutic Implications in the Treatment of Cleft Palates

1997 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-194
Author(s):  
Christian Vacher ◽  
Bernard Pavy ◽  
Jeffrey Ascherman
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Cleft Palate ◽  
Nasal Mucosa ◽  
Soft Palate ◽  
Hard Palate ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Posterior Border ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
Sagittal Orientation

Objective Hypoptasia of the maxilla, often described as a classic sequela to surgical repair of the cleft palate, has been rare In our experience. We believe that our surgical technique, which includes dividing the nasal mucosa and the abnormal muscular insertions at the posterior border of the hard palate, is an important factor in preventing this sequela. Method We compared the anatomy of 12 normal palates in cadavers to the anatomy of cleft palates seen at operation and to the anatomy of one cleft palate in a fetus aged 34 weeks. Results In cleft palates, the muscular fibers have an abnormal sagittal orientation, inserting on the posterior border of the hard palate. Conclusion The division of both the nasal mucosa and these abnormal muscular insertions at the posterior border of the hard palate enables the surgeon to eliminate the abnormal posterior pull of these fibers on the maxilla.

scholarly journals Gastric Intussusceptions in a Red Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus) Associated with Cryptosporidiosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjorie Bercier ◽  
Whitney Zoll ◽  
Justin F. Rosenberg ◽  
Robson Giglio ◽  
Lenice McCoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Transverse Section ◽  
Glandular Epithelium ◽  
Luminal Surface ◽  
First Report ◽  
History Of ◽  
Gastroduodenal Intussusception ◽  
Corn Snake ◽  
Marked Proliferation

A 3-year-old female red corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) was presented for a three-week history of anorexia and decreased defecations. On physical examination, a soft midbody intracoelomic swelling was palpated. Transcutaneous coelomic ultrasound revealed a target-like mass on a transverse section of the stomach, suggesting the presence of a gastrointestinal intussusception. On exploratory coeliotomy, a double compounded esophagogastric and gastroduodenal intussusception was diagnosed and reduced surgically. A gastropexy was also performed to prevent recurrence. On histopathology, the gastric glandular mucosa showed moderate to marked proliferation. Diffusely lining the luminal surface of glandular epithelium and free within the lumen were a myriad of protozoa consistent with Cryptosporidium sp. A diagnosis of chronic proliferative gastritis due to Cryptosporidium sp. was made based on these findings. Intussusceptions are rare in reptiles and are infrequently reported in snakes. This is the first report of a double compounded intussusception in a nonmammalian species and the first report of an intussusception involving the stomach in a snake with gastritis due to Cryptosporidium sp.

Bilateral overlapping mucosal single-pedicle flaps for correction of soft palate defects

2001 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
LG Griffiths ◽  
M Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Soft Palate ◽  
Hard Palate ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Flap Technique ◽  
Age At Surgery ◽  
Mucoperiosteal Flap ◽  
Congenital Cleft ◽  
Pedicle Flaps

The clinical outcomes of bilateral overlapping single-pedicle flaps used for repair of congenital cleft of the soft palate in 10 animals (nine dogs and one cat) are reported. Six animals had concurrent cleft of the hard palate repaired using a previously described mucoperiosteal flap technique. Animals ranged from one to 13 months of age at surgery, with follow-up ranging from two to 12 months. Healing was uncomplicated in all cases and provided excellent functional results.

scholarly journals Myoepithlioma of Soft Palate: a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-227
Author(s):  
Radha Baral ◽  
Bidhata Ojha ◽  
Dipshikha Bajracharya ◽  
Sumit Singh
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽  
Soft Palate ◽  
Hard Palate ◽  
Salivary Gland Tumors ◽  
Distinct Entity ◽  
Histopathological Findings ◽  
History Of

Myoepithelioms are rare benign salivary gland tumors representing 1–1.5% of all salivary gland tumors. It was once considered to be one end of the histologic spectrum of pleomorphic adenoma (PA), but myoepitheliomas today are believed to be distinct entity. Herein we report a case of myoepithelioma in a 49 years old female patient with the history of swelling in the soft and hard palate. The diagnosis was made on the basis of histopathological findings and immunohistochemical report.  

Consultation with the Specialist

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
Margaret A. Kenna
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Upper Respiratory Infection ◽  
The Past ◽  
Subsequent Discussion ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Vocal Nodules

Hoarseness in children is very common and usually self-limiting, but there are several very serious and potentially life-threatening causes of hoarseness that always should be considered. A careful history and physical examination usually can suggest underlying etiologies, with the definitive diagnosis usually made at the time of airway endoscopy. The following case and subsequent discussion attempt to clarify some of these issues. Case Report An 8-year-old boy presented to the emergency room with a 2-week history of increasing hoarseness, accompanied in the past 5 days by some respiratory distress. On physical examination he was alert and cooperative, with a hoarse but understandable voice and moderate inspiratory and expiratory stridor. Further history revealed that 6 weeks earlier he had been admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit with severe asthma that required 8 days of intubation and mechanical ventilation. He had done well after discharge for about 4 weeks, when his symptoms of hoarseness and then stridor developed. Differential Diagnosis The entities causing hoarseness can be divided primarily into congenital, neurogenic, neoplastic, inflammatory, physiologic, and traumatic (Table). The most common overall etiology is laryngitis associated with an upper respiratory infection (URI), which generally is benign and self-limiting. Vocal nodules are the acquired lesions encountered most frequently and usually are not associated with airway compromise.

scholarly journals Acute respiratory infections in children from an ENT perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-175
Author(s):  
A. ZAMFIR-CHIRU-ANTON ◽  
◽  
N. MANEA ◽  
D.C. GHEORGHE ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Palate ◽  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Pulmonary Complications ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
History Of ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Tract Infections

Background. Adenoidectomy remains a frequent surgical approach for recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in children. We research if only age and collectivity are responsible for recurrences, or other anatomic conditions can account for the history of the patient. Design. Retrospective case series review. Material and method. Questionnaire about respiratory symptoms and correlations observed between the history of the patient and the presence or absence of short soft palate. Results. 102 children could provide enough data to be included in the study. Frequent URTI were observed in 30% of the affected children and only 16% of their normal peers. 41% of URTIs each persisted longer than 10 days in short soft palate children vs. 17% in normal patients. Broncho-pulmonary complications were encountered in 44% of children with short palate as opposed to 27% in others. Conclusions. Short velli palatini can disturb normal swallowing process and allow rhinopharyngeal chronic inflammation. That can lead to persistent recurrent URTIs, more probable chronic obstruction through the adenoids and other diseases in pediatric ENT practice.

Megaesophagus in a 6-month-old cat secondary to a nasopharyngeal polyp

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 322-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie K. Byron ◽  
Steven R. Shadwick ◽  
Avery R. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Cervical Esophagus ◽  
First Report ◽  
History Of ◽  
Upper Respiratory

A 6-month-old male domestic shorthair cat was presented for a 3-month history of dysphagia and upper respiratory signs. The cat was diagnosed with a generalized megaesophagus secondary to a large nasopharyngeal polyp that extended into the cervical esophagus. The polyp was removed by traction and a left ventral bulla osteotomy was performed to remove the polyp base. The cat's clinical signs resolved and follow-up radiographs 14 days after surgery revealed resolution of the megaesophagus. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of resolution of megaesophagus after removal of a nasopharyngeal polyp in a cat.

History of thyroid surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (11) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Ancient Times

The authors present an outline of the development of thyroid surgery from the ancient times to the beginning of the 20th century, when the definitive surgical technique have been developed and the physiologic and pathopfysiologic consequences of thyroid resections have been described. The key representatives, as well as the contribution of the most influential czech surgeons are mentioned.

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Lacrimal Gland

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-77
Author(s):  
Mohd Athar ◽  
K S Sodhi ◽  
S Kala ◽  
R K Maurya ◽  
S Chauhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Recurrence ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Hard Palate ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Minor Salivary Glands ◽  
Adenoid Cystic ◽  
History Of

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a relatively uncommon tumour of salivary, glands and is characterised by a prolonged clinical course and a fatal outcome. It was first described as `cylindroma' by Billroth in 1859. Half of these tumors occur in glandular tissues other than the major salivary glands; principally in the hard palate, but they can also arise in the tongue and minor salivary glands. Unusual locations include the external auditory canal, nasopharynx, lacrimal glands, breast, vulva, esophagus, cervix and Cowper glands. The long natural history of this tumor and its tendency for local recurrence are well known. JMS 2012;15(1):76-77.

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