This retrospective observational study is recruiting cases of dogs that have presented with a fractured peripheral intravenous catheter. If you think you can contribute cases to this study, please contact the primary author (Ana Blanco Perez) directly: ana.blanco.perez@outlook.com
Owner consent and information form
This retrospective observational study is recruiting cases of dogs that have been medically treated for a head and neck abscess, where a foreign body could not be identified on imaging. If you think you can contribute cases to this study, please contact the primary author (Syn Yoo Choi) directly:
sanyo962@gmail.com
Inclusion criteria
•Head or neck abscess identified based on cytology or imaging (CT or ultrasound)Exclusion criteria
•Surgical exploration was performed prior to investigation and medical treatment
•No imaging was performed
•Foreign body identified on imaging
•Incomplete follow-up in medical records or not provided by owner questionnaire
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This retrospective observational study is recruiting cases of dogs that have developed a paraaural abscess after TECA surgery. If you think you can contribute cases to this study, please contact the primary author (Moira Watkins) directly: moirawatkins.vet@gmail.com
Inclusion:
Dogs diagnosed with PAA (suppuration extending from the external ear canal or middle ear cavity to surrounding tissues +/- discharging tract) between 1st April 2007 and 31st March 2025.
Dogs which have had a TECA, TECA + LBO or TECA + VBO surgery prior to the development of PAA
Exclusion:
Development of para-aural abscessation as a result of another condition or prior to initial TECA – e.g. craniomandibular osteopathy; ear canal separation; otitis media
Incomplete clinical records: must have data on original surgery type and date; follow-up surgery type and date or medical management used; follow-up data for at least 6 months or until death of the patient if sooner following PAA diagnosis.