Clinical signs include tissue protruding from the mouth. This tissue can be swollen with fluid, red, traumatized, or necrotic depending on how long it has been prolapsed and the cause of the prolapse .
Conditions that may look similar to cheek pouch prolapses include tumors, abscesses, and trauma.
A biopsy may be recommended if a tumor is suspected.
Under sedation or general anesthesia, surgical reduction of the prolapse to return it to its normal anatomic position and placement of temporary stay sutures to prevent reprolapsing while it heals. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory pain medication may be prescribed as well. If the cheek pouch is badly damaged, more extensive surgery my be necessary.
Prognosis is fair if does not prolapse after stay suture removal, however the prognosis is guarded if continuing to prolapse.
Follow up with your veterinarian for suture removal and recheck exam 7-10 days.
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