Clinical Context Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for canine patients, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.

What the Study Evaluated A study published in The Journal of small animal practice in 2026 evaluated clinical outcomes of lateral ear canal resection performed in routine clinical practice for chronic otitis externa in dogs: a retrospective descriptive study of 58 ears (2016-2025)..

Key Findings To retrospectively evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of lateral ear canal resection performed as part of routine clinical practice for chronic otitis externa in dogs, and to re-evaluate the practical utility of lateral ear canal resection from the perspective of contemporary treatment goals emphasising long-term maintenance of a manageable condition. A retrospective…