The objective of this study was to determine the outcome cats with ureteric obstruction managed double pigtail stents and document incidence lower urinary tract signs at long-term follow-up. Data were obtained retrospectively from medical records (2009–2012) 26 that underwent stent placement. Owners contacted for follow-up, a quality life questionnaire completed. Survival discharge after placement 85% (22/26). Prevalence postoperative uroabdomen necessitating further surgery 15% (4/26)....

Objectives To report the complications and factors affecting outcome for cats following placement of a subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB™). Materials Methods In this retrospective study, complications, presence urinary tract infection survival time were recorded subctutaneous placement. Factors assessed using Kaplan Meier curve log rank test. Results Ninety‐five had 130 bypasses placed. Ten did not survive to discharge. Forty died or euthanised after discharge (42%); median these was 530...

This report describes a cat that presented with abdominal pain and worsening azotaemia following unknown trauma. Further diagnostic investigations surgery confirmed bilateral ureteral The was initially managed surgically by ureteroureterostomy over stents. clinical signs biochemical parameters rapidly resolved, but 2 months later the developed consistent sterile cystitis unresponsive to medical management. Removal of stents resulted in severe as result stricture formation at previous...

To describe the presentation, diagnosis, cause, complications and outcome in 14 dogs that presented with a parotid sialocoele were treated by complete parotidectomy.Multi-institutional retrospective study.Each dog non-painful, fluctuant, soft tissue mass over lateral aspect of face region salivary gland. Diagnosis was made sialoradiography (3/14), CT ultrasound (11/14) MRI (2/14). The cause could be determined 8 patients included: foreign body (2/14), sialolithiasis (1/14), neoplasia gland...

OBJECTIVES Limited guidelines exist regarding the optimal treatment of traumatic canine elbow luxation, and there is a lack information on long‐term functional outcome. Here we report reduction stabilisation techniques for series luxations describe clinical outcome plus questionnaire‐based follow‐up. METHODS Retrospective review (2006 to 2013) treated at five referral centres. Data recorded included signalment, luxation aetiology, time reduction, technique, surgical procedure, post‐reduction...

Objectives To report the mortality rate within a cohort of dogs undergoing cholecystectomy and investigate impact intra‐operative hypotension on mortality. Materials Methods Clinical records at five UK referral centres were reviewed for cholecystectomy. Data collected included presenting signs, pre‐operative blood test results, data including frequency duration incidence type post‐operative complications. Results from 119 included. Sixteen (13%) died before discharge by 28 days after surgery...

Objectives To describe pre‐ and post‐operative ultrasonographic fluoroscopic findings, including any abnormalities, in cats treated for ureteral obstruction with a subcutaneous bypass system. Methods Retrospective review of imaging findings that had surgery to place the first version system at least one follow‐up ultrasound or study. Pre‐ renal pelvic diameter on ultrasound, appearance related abnormality were recorded. Results Eighty‐one included (47 unilateral, 34 bilateral systems)....

Abstract Objective To report outcomes of dogs treated for lung lobe torsion (LLT) and to determine prognostic factors survival. Study design Retrospective multicenter study from four veterinary teaching hospitals. Animals Dogs (n = 80) with LLT. Methods Medical records were reviewed clinical histopathological findings. Long‐term outcome was assessed an owner questionnaire. Lung classified as idiopathic or secondary on the basis etiology. Results The most represented breeds pugs (47.5%)...

A 2‐year‐old female neutered golden retriever was presented for investigation of an intra‐abdominal mass. Computed tomography revealed a mass associated with the caudal pole right kidney. Incisional biopsy findings were consistent eumycotic mycetoma. The subsequently removed in conjunction ureteronephrectomy. Two years later, dog re‐presented splenic and fungal plaques located throughout peritoneum. Splenectomy performed diagnosed as mycetoma caused by Penicillium duponti . Indefinite...

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess outcomes in cats diagnosed with uroabdomen at a single referral centre. Methods Fifty-three veterinary teaching hospital were identified between June 2003 and September 2016. Data collected included signalment, presenting signs, aetiology, location rupture, presence concurrent injury, outcome urine culture, uroliths packed cell volume (PCV)/creatinine/potassium levels presentation. Cats managed medically surgically included, the use urinary...

Intrathoracic extracardiac hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is rare in dogs. This report describes three dogs with acute onset dyspnea due to hemorrhagic pleural effusion resulting from intrathoracic masses, which were confirmed as HSA by histopathology. The stabilized thoracocentesis and intravascular fluid resuscitation. Computed tomography identified not originating the heart or pulmonary parenchyma. Surgical exploration was performed all cases. Case 1 euthanized intraoperatively tumor could be...

To describe reduction techniques and clinical outcome in a series of traumatic elbow luxations cats.Retrospective review unilateral treated at five specialist referral centres. Data included signalment, aetiology, concurrent injuries, luxation direction, time to reduction, primary technique, surgical procedure complications. Cases were excluded if technique was unknown. Telephone owner questionnaire follow-up completed using Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index.Thirty-two cats included. Lateral...

To describe the clinical presentation, management and outcome of cases presenting with intrathoracic wooden skewers originating from abdominal gastrointestinal tract.Clinical records dogs presented treated for an skewer were reviewed June to August 2020. Data included signalment, duration signs, haematological biochemical abnormalities, diagnostic imaging findings, surgical procedure, postoperative complications outcome.Eleven in study. In all cases, foreign body was identified as a skewer....

The aim of this study was to determine the outcome dogs with soft tissue sarcoma (STS) within region ischiatic tuberosity (ITSTS) treated surgically. This a multi-institutional retrospective study. Fifty-two met inclusion criteria, which were: histologically confirmed STS in IT surgical resection between March 1st, 2009 and 2021 minimum follow-up time 6 months. Data collected included patient signalment, preoperative diagnostics, intent/method, complications, histopathology, margins, cause...

Objectives To describe the outcome and complications associated with use of caudal superficial epigastric axial pattern flaps in dogs cats. Material Methods Multicentre retrospective review descriptive study clinical records cats having undergone between 2007 2020. Data retrieved included signalment, aetiology surgical defect, tumour type, presence/absence clean margins, post‐operative wound infection, peri‐ antibiotics, duration anaesthesia, surgery, presence hypothermia, hypotension, drain...

A 4 mo old German shepherd dog was presented following an acute onset lameness and swelling of the thoracic limb. Clinical signs, surgical findings, culture results were consistent with a diagnosis necrotizing fasciitis. Initial management consisted extensive debridement, wound lavage, bandaging. Surgical closure achieved axillary fold flap distant direct single-pedicle thoracoabdominal flap. Three later, deterioration that associated carpal valgus, subluxation, tendinopathy distal radial...

Abstract Ureteric obstruction is increasingly diagnosed in cats though diagnosis can be challenging. Presenting signs, and treatment are discussed.

Subcutaneous ureteral bypass™ is a device placed in cats with obstruction. The most common complications include system occlusion, urinary tract infection and sterile cystitis. In this case series, we describe three subcutaneous bypass devices where transmural migration of catheters into the small intestine resulted gastrointestinal signs, occlusion. was changed one removed other two. all cases, an intestinal resection anastomosis performed. All had good medium‐term outcome, persisted for...

A 9-month-old domestic short-haired cat presented with stunted growth and chronic gastrointestinal signs. Tachypnoea, a heart murmur cranial abdominal bruit were detected on physical examination. Echocardiography revealed volume overload in all chambers. CT angiography identified an abnormal communication between the hepatic arterial circulation portal vein, along multiple acquired shunts. The vascular was surgically ligated. documented improvement cardiac parameters following surgery...

Two Rottweilers with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease were referred for evaluation and treatment. Both patients underwent radiographs examination under sedation, which confirmed CCL disease. Arthrotomy of the affected stifles revealed a partial rupture in one patient complete other patient. The two tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) In both cases, TTA plate broke second operation to replace broken plate. One was lost follow‐up after operation, while had acceptable function leg....