Rim resection of mandibular tumours and a simplified technique using a biradial osteotomy
blade for maxillary tumours in dogs has not previously been described. The medical
records and radiographs of dogs with mandibular (n = 3) or maxillary (n = 1) tumours
resected using crescentic osteotomies were reviewed. The owners of two of the dogs
reported excellent outcomes without any long-term complications or tumour recurrence.
The goal of this study was to describe the surgical technique for performing a crescentic
osteotomy for resection of maxillary and mandibular tumours. This technique for re-section
of mandibular and maxillary tumours is clinically applicable in carefully selected
cases.
Keywords
Maxillectomy - mandibulectomy - oral tumours - rim resection - crescentic osteotomy