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Oncology

Survival Outcomes Following Endoscopic Nasal Tumor Resection in Canines

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CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
One Health
Disclosure(s):
Clayton D. Watkins, DVM: No financial relationships to disclose

Radiation therapy remains the standard of care for canine sinonasal tumors; however, accessibility, cost, and comorbidities frequently limit its use. Historically, surgical management via open rhinotomy has been associated with significant morbidity, restricting its role in treatment options.  Advancements in endoscopic visualization and surgical instrumentation have expanded minimally invasive options in veterinary oncology. 

This session will review outcomes from 76 dogs with intranasal neoplasia treated using a novel ENTR technique between 2014 and 2025. Tumor distribution, Modified Adam’s staging, and survival data will be presented with emphasis on clinical interpretation rather than statistical methodology. Median survival time, staging impact, and correlations between resection approach and outcome will be discussed in the context of practical case selection.

Attendees will learn how to determine when ENTR may be appropriate as:



  • A palliative option when radiation therapy is unavailable



  • A debulking strategy prior to radiation therapy



  • A component of multimodal management



This session will provide clinicians with practical guidance for integrating endoscopic tumor resection into treatment algorithms for canine sinonasal neoplasia.

 

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the indications, procedural steps, and instrumentation involved in endoscopic nasal tumor resection (ENTR) in dogs.
  • Explain the clinical outcomes and survival metrics associated with ENTR in canine sinonasal tumors, including factors influencing prognosis.
  • Compare ENTR with traditional treatment modalities such as rhinotomy and radiation therapy in terms of morbidity, accessibility, and clinical utility.
  • Identify appropriate case selection criteria and clinical scenarios in which ENTR may serve as a primary or adjunctive treatment for canine nasal tumors.