A canine case of otitis media examined and cured using a video otoscope.

Abstract

Otitis media of the left ear was diagnosed by video otoscopic examination in a 7-year-old, intact male Shih-tzu dog (weight, 5.1 kg), that also had three complex ceruminous adenomas and a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in the left ear canal. In such cases, total ear canal ablation is usually required. However, a complete cure was achieved in the present case without total ear canal ablation. The complex ceruminous adenomas were excised using a diode laser, and repeated cleansing of the tympanic cavity and ear canal was implemented using a video otoscope. As a result, the ear canal was closed in a U-form, and the otitis media was cured.

• Authors: Reiko Usui, Yuki Okada, Emiko Fukui, Atsuhiko Hasegawa
• Journal: The Journal of veterinary medical science (J Vet Med Sci) Vol. 77 Issue 2 Pg. 237-9 (Feb 2015) ISSN: 1347-7439 [Electronic] Japan
• PMID: 25319514 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Amikacin

Topics

• Adenoma (surgery, veterinary)
• Amikacin (therapeutic use)
• Animals
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Dog Diseases (diagnosis, therapy)
• Dogs
• Ear Neoplasms (surgery, veterinary)
• Laser Therapy
• Male
• Otitis Media (diagnosis, therapy, veterinary)
• Pseudomonas Infections (drug therapy, veterinary)
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Video Recording