Ingrown tail, screw-tail or corkscrew tail is a condition found in English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs and Boston Terriers. The anatomical malformation causes curling of the tail with chronic skin fold inflammation, infection and pain. Medical treatment is often unsatisfactory in affected dogs, due to the underlying anatomical abnormalities, and in these patients caudectomy (partial or complete) is the treatment of choice. A good understanding of the regional anatomy is essential to avoid damage of vital structures during surgery and to minimise post-operative complications. Although there is a lack of information in the literature regarding the type and frequency of complications encountered following this procedure, owner satisfaction following caudectomy is high.

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