What is lateral ear canal resection?
This surgery is performed when infection is isolated to the external ear canal. By removing part or all of the vertical tube, drainage and air circulation are improved. Infected tissue can be removed at the same time.
What is ear canal ablation dog?
A total ear canal ablation is the removal of the entire external ear canal. The flap of the ear (or pinna) is left in place. As all the diseased tissue is removed, the procedure results in a permanent resolution your pet’s otitis and pain.
What is bulla osteotomy?
Ventral bulla osteotomy in dogs is a surgical procedure that involves creating a small opening in the canine’s neck to gain access to the middle ear, or bulla. The purpose of this delicate surgery is to remove infectious material or a polyp along the bony canal of the dog’s ear.
What is lateral wall resection?
Lateral wall resection This procedure involves removing a small portion of the lateral ear canal. This facilitates drainage of the ear canal and permits application of medications directly into the ear canal. This should only be performed in cases where the changes in the ear canal are reversible.
What is a total ear canal ablation?
The term TECA-BO is an abbreviation for Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy. This surgery involves the complete removal of the ear canal and tympanic bulla (middle ear), leaving only the ear flap (pinna) remaining.
Can dogs hear after ear ablation?
Some dogs are able to hear sounds at normal volumes after the TECA surgery. It is not possible to predict how much more hearing loss an individual will experience after TECA.
What is the tympanic bulla?
The tympanic bulla (Bulla tympanica) is placed medially to the styloid process. This rounded prominence belongs to the pars tympanica and in great part, in Cats, to the endotympanic part. It is hollow, pneumatised by diverticules of the ear drum forming the multiple cells generally separated by very thin bony septums.
How much does total ear canal ablation cost?
How much does total ear canal ablation cost? This can depend on a lot of factors. Typically the surgical costs can range from $3800-5500 depending on the size of your animal and whether just one ear or both ears are treated.
