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Use of 3-dimensional printing in surgical exploration of a nasolacrimal duct obstruction in a dog.
- Source :
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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne [Can Vet J] 2020 Feb; Vol. 61 (2), pp. 129-134. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- A 1.5-year-old spayed female English setter dog was presented because of mucopurulent discharge emanating from the left medial canthal region of 8-months duration despite medical management and repeated nasolacrimal flushing. Dacryocystorhinography demonstrated obstruction at the level of the lacrimal sac. Three-dimensional (3-D) modelling software was used to print a 3-D construct of the facial bones and a drill guide over the region of obstruction. The 3-D prints were sterilized and utilized during surgery to facilitate access to the lacrimal sac. The left lacrimal sac was identified, explored, and flushed. Patency was re-established, and the dog was asymptomatic 7 months after surgery.<br /> (Copyright and/or publishing rights held by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0008-5286
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32020928