Oronasal Fistula Repair – Don’t Make It Difficult!

A step-by-step presentation with clinical photographs will be presented for identifying and treating common maxillary canine tooth oronasal fistulas in the dog. A single buccal mucoperiosteal technique will be presented to teach the participant the key principles to have a successful repair with the first surgery. Recognition, pathophysiology, treatment principles, and post-operative care will be outlined for success.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn to recognize inapparent and apparent oronasal fistulas of the maxillary canine teeth.
2. Participants will learn how to be successful with the single buccal mucoperiosteal and keep surgical techniques simple for a repair.
3. Participants will learn the key recommendations such as width of the flap for the defect, tension releasing mucoperiosteal flap, suture technique, and post-operative home care.
4. Participants will learn the first attempt at repair is the best attempt at repair and more advanced techniques are rarely needed.