Sinography in the Investigation of Draining Tracts in Small Animals: Retrospective Review of 25 Cases

摘要: The signalment, history, clinical signs, radiographic findings, and surgical findings of 25 consecutive animals that had sinography were reviewed to assess the contribution made by diagnosing surgically managing draining tracts in small animals. There 23 dogs 2 cats; a variety breeds both sexes represented (18 males, 7 females). Before referral mean duration signs was 9.8 months (range, 0.5 33 months) 2.0 procedures 1 5) been performed. Sinuses occurred locations, most commonly neck (10), head (6), paws (5). common cause foreign body (15). Survey radiographs showed abnormalities 21 26 (78%) instances, including soft-tissue swelling (11), chronic-appearing periosteal reaction on adjacent bones (5), possible (4), gas soft tissues (2). Sinography (or fistulography) enabled definite diagnosis sinus fistula) 15 (58%) instances demonstrated 13 bodies (sensitivity 87%; specificity 100%). Tracts caused an esophageal perforation otitis media also correctly shown fistulography. In 11 animals, indicated position or extent lesion different expected basis survey radiographs.