AUTHOR=Davis Lily V. , Hoyer Naomi K. , Boscan Pedro , Rao Sangeeta , Rawlinson Jennifer E. 

TITLE=Computed Tomography Analysis of the Feline Infraorbital Foramen and Canal

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Veterinary Science

VOLUME=7

YEAR=2021

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.619248

DOI=10.3389/fvets.2020.619248

ISSN=2297-1769

ABSTRACT=<p>Feline skull anatomic variation is plain to see with casual observation. Obtaining an in-depth understanding of this anatomic variability is critical to performing safe and effective regional anesthesia for dental procedures and maxillofacial surgeries. Maxillofacial anatomic variability is proven to impact the placement and efficacy of nerve blocks in dogs and horses, but similar studies have not been performed in cats. This study's main objective was to evaluate the anatomy of the infraorbital foramen and canal in relation to regional anatomic landmarks in brachycephalic and mesaticephalic cats. Significant anatomic variability was identified, particularly among cats with brachycephalic skulls.</p>