The aim of this case series was to describe a novel technique single-incision laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs using the SILS Port (Covidien), single-port multiple-access device, 40 client-owned dogs. A single 3 cm incision made caudal umbilicus and device bluntly introduced. Three cannulae were inserted through access channels. In first 20 cases, transabdominal suspension suture used transfix ovaries. all performed standard straight non-roticulated grasper vessel sealer/divider device. Mean...

Objectives: To describe stapled 1‐stage functional end‐to‐end intestinal anastomosis for treatment of small obstruction in dogs and evaluate outcome when the technique is performed by nonexpert surgeons after limited training technique. Study Design: Case series. Animals: Dogs (n=30) with lesions requiring an enterectomy. Methods: Stapled resection using a GIA‐60 TA‐55 stapling devices were under supervision senior residents faculty junior previously trained on pigs. Procedure duration...

The main purpose of this study was to determine the reproducibility and accuracy a three-dimensional (3D) bone model printed on desktop 3D-printer based fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology with polylactic acid (PLA) effect autoclave sterilization models. Computed tomographic images tibia were obtained from 10 feline cadavers, used create surface-rendering file sent 3D printing software. Right left tibias each five times FDM printer using PLA plastic material. Plastic models cadaveric...

Spinal epidural empyema (SEE) represents a severe pyogenic infection of the space. Clinical signs disease are non-specific – increased body temperature, intense neck pain, neurological transverse myelopathy and can lead to permanent deficits. This report describes diagnosis successful surgical treatment cervical SEE secondary grass awn migration in cat. Although it is uncommon, this should be suspected cats with progressive myelopathy. Early emergency surgery combined antibiotic therapy...

Abstract OBJECTIVE To report indications, outcomes, and complications with a precontoured angle-stable interlocking nail (CAS-ILN). ANIMALS 90 client-owned animals. METHODS Dogs cats treated the CAS-ILN between 2020 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Collected data included body weight, fracture configuration, percentage of medullary canal filled, limb alignment, complications, follow-up. Favorable outcomes defined when full functional restoration was observed. RESULTS Thirty-eight dogs 52...

Golden retriever and L abrador muscular dystrophy are inherited progressive degenerative myopathies that used as models of D uchenne in man. Thoracic lesions were reported to be the most consistent radiographic finding golden dogs a study where radiographs performed at single‐time point. Muscular worsens clinically over time longitudinal studies lacking. Thus our goal was describe thoracic abnormalities dogs, determine timing first expression their evolution with time. To this purpose, we...

To report our clinical experience in the surgical treatment of feline thoraco-lumbar vertebral fracture-luxations using optimal safe implantation corridors as previously described vitro.Retrospective study.Medical records and radiographs cats with stabilized by screws polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) between 2009 2011 were reviewed. For each patient data included: signalment, cause fracture-luxations, presence concurrent injuries, pre- postoperative neurological grade, treatment, imaging...

Objectives This article aimed to describe olecranon fracture in dogs and cats their stabilization with tension band wiring or plate osteosynthesis, evaluate complications associated each technique. Methods Medical records of that had been surgically treated for fractures either osteosynthesis were retrospectively reviewed. The surgical technique, long-term outcomes assessed. Results Forty-one included. Fractures articular, comminuted open 90, 31 27% cases, respectively. Tension performed 22...

To investigate the feasibility of a minimally invasive video-assisted (MIVA) cervical ventral slot (VS) in dogs without use fluoroscopy, and to report our initial clinical experiences dogs.Two surgical approaches an intervertebral disk space (IVDS) were performed eight intact canine cadavers determine MIVA-VS using Destandau Endospine™ Devicea (DED) fluoroscopic guidance. In subsequent study, 10 client-owned admitted for Hansen type 1 extrusion underwent MIVA-VS. Recorded data both studies...

A 3-year-old neutered male Bengal cat with a history of chronic mucopurulent bilateral nasal discharge and sneezing was diagnosed severe fungal rhinosinusitis. diagnosis obtained after computer tomography imaging, histopathological examination culture. The mold Scedosporium apiospermum identified as the aetiological agent. To our knowledge, this case is first description rhinitis or sinusitis caused by agent in cat. Aggressive surgical debridement combined topical systemic antifungal therapy...

Objectives The objective was to describe the use of a bipolar vessel sealant device for complete ovariohysterectomy in cats (ie, removal both ovarian pedicle and uterine body vessels) report on feasibility with pyometra. Methods Cats confirmed pyometra whose owners agreed surgical procedure were prospectively included study. Ovaries visualised used coagulate cut suspensory ligament, broad ligament up level body. Once measured, it grasped, coagulated transected just proximal cervix using when...

Abstract During minimally invasive spinal surgery, correct identification of the affected intervertebral disc space is critical. Percutaneous palpation commonly used, but results may be unreliable. Fluoroscopy gold standard can cumbersome and exposes operators to ionizing radiation. Spinal ultrasound has been described in veterinary medicine could a feasible alternative. This prospective, methods comparison study mimicked surgery 10 canine cadavers compared accuracy percutaneous for...

Persistent uroliths after a cystotomy in dogs are common cause of surgical failure.This study examined the following: success rate retrograde urohydropropulsion male using non-enhanced computed tomography (CT), whether CT mean beam attenuation values Hounsfield Units (mHU) measured vivo could predict urolithiasis composition and selected reconstruction kernel may influence mHU.All cats that presented with lower urinary tract had preceding surgery were included. In dogs, was performed to...

Abstract OBJECTIVE To study the morphology of canine and feline femurs tibias in lateral radiographic projections assess their compatibility with either a straight or curved full-length interlocking nail (ILN). METHODS Lateral projection radiographs 50 (10 cats 40 dogs per bone) were used to measure minimum maximum radius curvature an ILN compatible each bone. These radii defined by cranial caudal endosteal points at proximal entry point nail, isthmus, most distal insertion into femoral...

Abstract Objective To report radiographic findings and complications after fracture repair with a new polyaxial locking plate system (PLS system; Aesculap/B Braun, Tuttlingen, Germany) in dogs cats. Study design Retrospective case review from four veterinary practices. Sample population Twenty‐six 14 cats (40 long bone fractures). Methods Medical records of fractures treated the PLS were reviewed. Cases included when operative complete documentation union or complications. Phone interviews...

Objectives: We aimed to determine the effect of intravenous morphine injection on modified Frankel scores dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk extrusion (IVDE). Methods: This was a prospective, blinded, randomized, and placebo-controlled study. included presumptive diagnosis IVDE that did not undergo analgesic, anti-inflammatory or sedative treatment within last 12 hours. A neurological examination performed deficits were graded using score (MFS). Subsequently, each dog randomly...