ArticleJournal of feline medicine and surgery2019
Feline head trauma: a CT analysis of skull fractures and their management in 75 cats.
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- Case report: Injury plausibility for skull fractures in two kittens.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
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- Mandibular fracture repair techniques in cats: a dentist's perspective.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2023Review
- Prognostic indicators for feline craniofacial trauma: a retrospective study of 114 cases.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Article
- Etiology, clinical presentation, and outcome of temporomandibular joint luxation in cats: 21 cases (2000-2018).Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Article
- Clinical review of high-flow nasal oxygen therapy in human and veterinary patients.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Review
- CT characterisation and classification of feline temporomandibular joint trauma: a case series of 79 cats.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2022Article
- CT findings and the prognostic value of the Koret CT score in cats with traumatic brain injury.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2022Article
- Surgical Treatment and Outcome of Acquired Midline Palate Defects in Cats.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Article
- The Cat Mandible (II): Manipulation of the Jaw, with a New Prosthesis Proposal, to Avoid Iatrogenic Complications.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2021Review
- Agreement of Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Computed Tomography in the Assessment for Acute Skull Fractures in a Canine and Feline Cadaver Model.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2021Article
- Traumatic skull fractures in dogs and cats: A comparative analysis of neurological and computed tomographic features.Journal of veterinary internal medicine · 2020Article
- Feline skull injuries: treatment goals and recommended approaches.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2020Article
- Feline skull injuries: Treatment goals and recommended approaches.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2020Review
- Traumatic Tympanic Bulla Fracture in a Cat With Severe Head Trauma.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2020Article
- Surgical interventions and outcome in a population of feline trauma patients.Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this study was to describe and evaluate the configurations and management of feline skull fractures and concurrent injuries following head trauma.
methodsMedical records and CT images were reviewed for cats with skull fractures confirmed by CT that were managed conservatively or with surgery. Details of signalment, presentation, skull fracture configuration, management, re-examination, and complications or mortality were recorded and analysed.
resultsSeventy-five cats (53 males, 22 females) with a mean age of 4.8 ± 3 years met the inclusion criteria. Eighty-nine percent of cats had fractures in multiple bones of the skull, with the mandible, upper jaw (maxilla, incisive and nasal bones) and craniofacial regions most commonly affected. Temporomandibular joint injury occurred in 56% of cats. Road traffic accidents (RTAs) were the most common cause of skull fractures, occurring in 89% of cats, and caused fractures of multiple regions of the skull. RTAs were also associated with high levels of concurrent injuries, particularly ophthalmic, neurological and thoracic injuries. A more limited distribution of injuries was seen in non-RTA cats. Equal numbers of cats were managed conservatively or surgically (47%). Mortality rate was 8% and complications were reported in 22% of cats. Increasing age at presentation and presence of internal upper jaw fractures were risk factors for development of complications. No risk factors were identified for mortality. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: RTAs were the most common cause of feline skull fractures and resulted in fractures in multiple regions of the skull and concurrent injuries occurred frequently. Problems with dental occlusion were uncommon post-treatment. An increased risk of implant loosening and malocclusion was seen with palatine and pterygoid bone fractures and hard palate injuries. This study provides useful additional information regarding feline skull fractures, concurrent injuries and management techniques following head trauma.
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