VETMEDIX Case Sharing丨High Power Laser Surgery for Ear Hematoma

Introduction

Ear hematoma refers to swelling caused by the rupture of blood vessels in the ear under the action of external force, which causes blood to accumulate between the auricle skin and the ear cartilage. Traditional surgical methods are similar to leather punching technology, while laser surgery has won the trust of doctors as a safe, accurate and efficient means. It has many advantages for ear hematoma: more aesthetically pleasing surgical results, less pus, and shorter healing time. This case shows the treatment of an ear hematoma using Vetmedix's veterinary laser.

01 Case Presentation

Name: Fufu

Weight: 5.5kg

Breed: British Shorthair

Age: 5 years and 9 months

Gender: Male

Acute or chronic: Acute

Past medical history: The cat has not cleaned its ears recently and scratched frequently. In the last few days, the ears were found to be suddenly thickened and swollen, and they felt soft and fluctuating when touched.

Main complaint: Ear hematoma

02 Diagnosis

03 Course of Treatment

Treatment date: 2024.6.9

Treatment course: The laser ablated a drainage port of about 0.7cm in the auricle inside the ear hematoma for the blood to flow out. With the function of the ablation wound that is not easy to heal and the instant hemostasis, a circular wound with prolonged healing is made, achieving a drainage and healing result from the inside to the outside..

Medication: External use of Shangfukang, oral Bayli

04 Treatment Results

Good Prognosis

05 Case Summaries

This case fully demonstrates the advantages of the high power laser in ear hematoma surgery. The Vetmedix small animal high power laser surgery not only solved the ear hematoma of the pet effectively, but also surpassed the traditional leather punching technology to achieve a more beautiful surgical effect, less pus, and shorter healing time.

Compared with traditional surgical methods, the high-power laser provides a more aesthetically pleasing surgical result, while shortening the recovery time of the affected pet and improving the treatment effect. This case not only provides a new surgical option for pet healthcare, but also demonstrates the great potential of laser therapy in performing precise, safe and efficient surgeries. Looking to the future, with the continuous leap of science and technology and the deepening of clinical practice, high-energy laser technology is expected to show a broader application prospect in the pet medical field and bring revolutionary changes to pet health care.

06 Resident Physician

Wang Xiexie

President of Chonghe Pet Hospital

Physician Introduction:

A nationally licensed veterinarian with over 10 years of experience in small animal diagnosis and treatment, specializing in soft tissue surgery, feline medicine, oncology, etc. She has always adhered to the requirement of animal welfare as the first element in her pet treatment career.

Hospital Introduction:

Chonghe Pet Hospital was founded in Xiamen in 2018, and currently has 14 branches in Xiamen and Quanzhou. It mainly operates pet medical and health services. The team insists on superb medical technology as the basis and five-star service as the supplement. It has been awarded the National Gold Medal Pet Hospital and Cat Friendly Gold Certified Hospital in 2022. Specialties such as neurosurgery, orthopedics, imaging, and feline medicine are at the forefront of high-quality development in the country.