Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 124-131, April 2008

Clinical Technique: Treatment of Periapical Infections in Pet Rabbits and Rodents

  • Vittorio Capello, DVM

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Vittorio Capello, DVM, Clinica Veterinaria S. Siro, via Lampugnano 99, 20151 Milan, Italy.

Clinica Veterinaria S. Siro, Milan, Italy.

Abstract

Periapical infections, abscesses, and osteomyelitis are common sequela in pet rabbits and rodents after congenital or acquired dental disease. Aggressive treatment is usually required, utilizing different surgical options. Gaining complete surgical access to the infection site, thorough debridement, marsupialization of soft tissues, and postoperative local treatment are required to manage these cases because of animal's size and natural anatomical features. In this article, different surgical options for periapical infections will be described.

Key words: rabbit, rodent, periapical infection, abscess, osteomyelitis, surgery

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PII: S1557-5063(08)00024-4

doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2008.03.009

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 124-131, April 2008

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