Aural Hematoma in Dog: Surgical Drainage Followed By Loose Interrupted Vertical Mattress Stitch

Feyisa A, Regassa F and Abebe F

Published on: 2020-05-19

Abstract

A one-year-old male dog with soft fluctuating swelling and hemorrhagic fluid on the concave surface of the left pinnae was presented in this paper. The condition was diagnosed as aural hematoma and surgical drainage protocol opted for intervention. The incisional technique followed by loose interrupted vertical mattress suture was in place. The patient was under post-operation management and medical protocols for a week. After a month, the dog was completely recovered without repeated drainage and with good cosmetic results.