International Journal of Contemporary Microbiology
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 1

Nasal Bone Fracture in Mongrel Canine: A Case Study

1Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

2Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Microbiology

3Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Arawali Veterinary College (Affiliated with Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner), N.H. – 52 Jaipur Road, V.P.O. Bajor, Dist. Sikar, Rajasthan

*Corresponding author: Subha Ganguly, Email: ganguly38@gmail.com

Online published on 31 May, 2016.

Abstract

Nasal fracture in canines may lead to devastating fates if it causes obstruction in breathing. Poorly treated or neglected nasal fractures lead to progressive deformities, saddling and nasal obstruction. Proper diagnosis leads to proper contemplation of the surgical technique. Muzzling of the animal postoperatively may ease the pain of animal. The case report presents the successful management of nasal bone fracture in a mongrel dog. Surgical intervention led to successful management and early recovery in the dog.

Keywords

Facial bone, fracture, Nasal bone