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Resolution of chronic regurgitation in an 8 month old Babydoll sheep by thoracoscopic treatment of a vascular ring anomaly Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-20 Rebecca C. McOnie, Nicole J. Buote, Eileen S. Hackett, Peter V. Scrivani, Melissa R. Mazan, Fionna Lehmann, Leah K. Pomerantz, Katharyn J. Mitchell
ObjectiveThe objective was to describe the successful thoracoscopic treatment of esophageal entrapment resulting from a vascular ring anomaly (VRA) comprising a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA) and left ligamentum arteriosum (LA) in a Babydoll sheep wether.Study designCase report.AnimalEight month old Babydoll sheep wether, 13 kg.MethodsThe patient presented with a weight half that of its sibling
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Short‐term outcomes of 43 dogs treated with arthroscopic suturing for meniscal tears associated with cranial cruciate ligament disease Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Patrick J. Rocheleau, Alexandria Robson, Sarah D. Bird, Megan M. Pickersgill, Kali A. Holz
ObjectiveTo describe short‐term outcomes and complications in dogs receiving meniscal suturing and concurrent tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) with or without augmentation with an extracapsular suture.Study designRetrospective case series.AnimalsForty‐three client‐owned dogs submitted for cruciate ligament disease.MethodsDogs were included if meniscal suturing was performed during or after
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Complications and outcomes of total hip arthroplasty in dogs with luxoid hip dysplasia: 18 cases (2010–2022) Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Carma Horwood, Jose Luis Carvajal, Antonio Pozzi, Stanley Eunwoo Kim
ObjectiveTo describe the complications and outcomes in dogs with luxoid hip dysplasia (LH) undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) and compare complication rates with THA in non‐LH dogs.Study designRetrospective study.Sample populationClient‐owned dogs (n = 217) undergoing primary THA (n = 238).MethodsMedical records (2010–2022) of dogs undergoing THA were reviewed, and LH was defined as complete dorsal
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Caudoventral hip luxation in 160 dogs (2003–2023): A multicenter retrospective case series Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Jun Ren Loh, Nicholas Cleland, Lucas Beierer, Jarrod Drew, Lance Wilson, Peter Delisser
ObjectiveTo describe patient characteristics, etiology, treatment outcomes and complications of caudoventral hip luxation (CvHL) in a large cohort of dogs and investigate factors associated with nonsurgical treatment outcomes.Study designMulticenter retrospective case series.Animal populationA total of 160 client‐owned dogs (170 limbs).MethodsMedical records from 2003 to 2023 were reviewed for signalment
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Buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty in five male dogs with penile urethral stricture at the bulbus glandis Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Athipot Jareonsuppaperch, Thepsopa Assawateerakiat, Nobuo Sasaki, Wanchart Yippaditr
ObjectivesTo evaluate the feasibility of correcting penile urethral strictures at the bulbus glandis using buccal mucosal graft (BMG) urethroplasty in dogs.Study designProspective clinical trial.AnimalsFive male dogs with urethral strictures located at the bulbus glandis.MethodsUrethrotomy was performed throughout the entire length of the urethral stricture including ~0.5 cm healthy urethra proximal
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Investigating the weekend effect in decompressive thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy for acute intervertebral disc extrusion: An observational cohort study of 460 cases (2018–2023) Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Daniel Low, Scott Rutherford
ObjectiveTo investigate if weekend surgery is associated with poorer outcomes in dogs with acute thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE) undergoing decompressive thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy.Study designRetrospective observational cohort study.Sample populationA total of 460 consecutive cases were reviewed, with 401 dogs undergoing weekday surgery (Cohort WD), and 59 dogs undergoing weekend
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Clinical outcomes of 20 brachycephalic dogs with thoracolumbar spinal deformities causing neurological signs treated with spinal stabilization using 3D‐printed patient‐specific drill guides Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Francesca Violini, James H. Elford, Thomas J. A. Cardy, Bill Oxley, Andrew Craig, Sebastien Behr
ObjectiveTo describe the clinical outcomes for pugs and French bulldogs with congenital vertebral malformations, undergoing thoracolumbar spinal stabilization surgery using 3D‐printed patient‐specific drill guides. To evaluate the accuracy of pedicle screw placement in this group of dogs.Study designRetrospective descriptive study.AnimalsTwenty dogs (12 pugs and eight French bulldogs).MethodsMedical
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Proximal ulnar osteotomy for the management of humeral intracondylar fissure Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 John Francis Innes, Myles Benjamin Walton
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Long‐term outcome of permanent tracheostomy management in two brachycephalic dogs using a commercial and a three‐dimensional‐printed silicone stent Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Janina N. Janssen, Gabriele M. Gradner, Lea Liehmann
ObjectiveTo report the long‐term outcome of utilization of a silicone stent to support the management of a permanent tracheostomy.Study designShort case series.AnimalsTwo client‐owned brachycephalic dogs.MethodsTwo brachycephalic dogs with stage III laryngeal collapse underwent permanent tracheostomy. After the tracheostomy had healed, a silicone stent was inserted to support the stoma and facilitate
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Risk factors for complicated perioperative recovery in dogs undergoing staphylectomy or folded flap palatoplasty: Seventy-six cases (2018–2022) Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Agnieszka B. Fracka, Min K. Song, Trey L. Dejong, Boel A. Fransson
To analyze risk factors for complicated perioperative recovery of dogs undergoing either staphylectomy or folded flap palatoplasty.
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Transcerebellar ventriculoperitoneal shunt for management of presumed arachnoid diverticulum in the fourth ventricle of a dog Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Sophie Wyatt, Joe Fenn, Elsa Beltran
To describe the approach for placement of a transcerebellar fourth ventriculoperitoneal shunt for management of presumed fourth ventricle arachnoid diverticulum and secondary obstructive hydrocephalus of a dog. To describe the outcome of this procedure.
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Prospective evaluation of the surgical stabilization and outcome of canine tibial plateau fractures in three cases Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Tessa A. Adams, Danielle M. Marturello, Loïc M. Déjardin
To report the surgical approaches and stabilization of lateral and medial tibial plateau fractures (TPF), as well as the long-term outcome following repair.
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Outcomes of dogs with apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma treated via modified closed anal sacculectomy (2015–2022) Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Emma L. Davey, Cassandra Y. Prpich
ObjectiveTo evaluate the postoperative complication rate and local recurrence rate of apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma (AGASACA) in dogs surgically treated with a modified closed anal sacculectomy technique between 2015 and 2022.Study designObservational clinical retrospective study.Animal populationForty‐seven client‐owned dogs histologically diagnosed with AGASACA.MethodsMedical records were
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Retrospective evaluation of postoperative joint immobilization using a temporary calcaneotibial screw for medial or lateral tarsocrural joint instability in dogs Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Yuya Saitoh, Andrew J. Worth, Hugh Hasselman, Sacha Devereux
ObjectiveTo evaluate the use of a temporary calcaneotibial screw (CTS) to immobilize medial or lateral tarsocrural joint instability (TCI) in dogs.Study designRetrospective study.AnimalsTwelve dogs (including five active working farm dogs) with TCI.MethodsMedical records (January 2015–June 2023) were retrospectively reviewed for cases of TCI managed surgically including temporary joint immobilization
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Performance time and leak pressure of hand‐sewn and skin staple intestinal anastomoses and enterotomies in cadaveric cats Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Annellie K. Miller, Penny J. Regier, Maggie C. Collins, Marc A. Rivas, James C. Colee
ObjectiveTo compare time to construct completion and leak testing between hand‐sewn and skin staple anastomoses and enterotomies in cats.Study designEx vivo, randomized study.AnimalsFresh feline cadavers (n = 20).MethodsJejunal segments (8 cm) were harvested and tested on the same day as euthanasia. From each cadaver, one segment was randomly assigned to control (C), hand‐sewn enterotomy (HSE), and
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The use of a sling suture for ventral orbital stabilization after inferior orbitectomy in three dogs Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Vasileia Logothetou, José C. Almansa Ruiz, Gerhard Steenkamp
ObjectiveTo describe a novel surgical technique for the ventral stabilization of the orbit after inferior orbitectomy by using a sling suture and report outcomes in three dogs.AnimalsA 7‐year‐old male neutered Swiss shepherd, a 4‐year‐old female neutered golden retriever and a 9‐year‐old female neutered Rhodesian ridgeback.Study designShort case series.MethodsAll dogs presented with caudal unilateral
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Influence of a single locking throw on the in vitro holding security of five friction throws Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Chris Wood, Eric Monnet
ObjectiveTo compare the in vitro security of four different friction throws (square, surgeon's, Miller's, and strangle), with and without a locking throw, and a slip knot, on a vascular ligation model.Study designExperimental study.Sample populationNine groups with nine samples per group.MethodsFour throws (square, surgeon's, Miller's, and strangle), with and without a locking throw, and a square throw
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The use of lateral arthroscopy portals for the management of a fragmented lateral coronoid process in an English Bulldog Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Timothy H. Vernier, Valentine D. Verpaalen, Whitney D. Hinson, Stephanie A. Belhorn, Robson F. Giglio
ObjectiveTo report a case of unilateral lateral coronoid process fragmentation in a dog treated via lateral elbow arthroscopy portals.AnimalA 9‐month old male intact English Bulldog.Study designCase report.MethodsThe dog presented with a history of intermittent right thoracic limb lameness. Orthopedic examination on presentation was unremarkable. Computed tomography of the right thoracic limb was pursued
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Outcomes of 11 dogs with short radius syndrome treated with acute arthroscopically assisted ulnar shortening Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Dirsko J. F. von Pfeil, Kurt Schulz, Po-Yen Chou, Amy S. Kapatkin, Sun Young Kim, Kristian Ash, Junxian Zheng, Kei Hayashi
To describe the short-term outcome of acute arthroscopically assisted ulnar shortening (AUS), to treat short radius syndrome in dogs.
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Influence of screw configuration on reduction and stabilization of simulated complete lateral condylar fracture in equine limbs Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Ashley Brabon, Kristopher James Hughes, Kelsey Jensen, Gang Xie, Raphael Labens
To determine the influence of screw configuration on the reduction and stabilization of simulated complete lateral condylar fracture.
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Prospective, randomized, clinical trial on the effects of laparoscopic insufflation pressures on portal pressures in dogs Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Mark Parlier, Christopher B. Thomson, Aaron Rendahl, Alena Strelchik, Caroline Baldo, Sarah K. Eckman, Amy Krueger, Wanda J. Gordon‐Evans
ObjectiveThe adverse effects of intra‐abdominal pressure from capnoperitoneum on cardiovascular and pulmonary systems have been well documented, but the effects on portal pressures in dogs with various insufflation pressures is poorly defined. The aim of the present study was to measure the effect of a range of insufflation pressures on the portal pressure, using direct pressure measurements in patients
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Dorsal-to-palmar branch neuroanastomosis in horses undergoing palmar digital neurectomy does not reduce neuroma formation or improve outcome Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Katrijn D. Whisenant, Mathieu Foucaud, Tom Mariën, David Levine, Dean W. Richardson, Darko Stefanovski, Nicole M. Scherrer, Julie B. Engiles, Kyla Ortved
Chronic foot pain, a common cause of forelimb lameness, can be treated by palmar digital neurectomy (PDN). Complications include neuroma formation and lameness recurrence. In humans, neuroanastomoses are performed to prevent neuroma formation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcome of horses undergoing dorsal-to-palmar branch neuroanastomosis following PDN.
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Effects of simulated radioulnar synostosis on supination and pronation in cats. A cadaveric study Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Markus Senn, Lutz Paulick, Leo Brunnberg, Pavel Slunsky
To evaluate the effect of an induced synostosis with a screw on pronation and supination in cats.
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Comparison of bupivacaine liposome injectable solution and fentanyl for postoperative analgesia in dogs undergoing limb amputation Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Snighdha Paul, Alena Strelchik, Jack O'Day, Alonso G. P. Guedes, Wanda J. Gordon-Evans
The objectives of the study were to compare the clinical efficacy and adverse effects of two analgesic protocols consisting of bupivacaine liposome injectable solution (BLIS) and 0.5% bupivacaine and fentanyl for postsurgical analgesia in dogs undergoing limb amputation.
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Receiver operating characteristics of computed tomography (CT) compared to cystoscopy in diagnosis of canine ectopic ureters: Thirty-five cases Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Min Kyong Song, Agnieszka B. Fracka, Krystina Karn, Gregory D. Roberts, Boel A. Fransson
The aim of the study was to determine receiver operating characteristics (ROC) of computed tomographic excretory urography (CTEU) in predicting cystoscopic findings of ureteral anatomy.
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Fluoroscopically-assisted closed reduction and percutaneous fixation of sacroiliac luxations in cats using 2.4 mm headless cannulated compression screws: Description, evaluation and clinical outcome Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Mathieu Jourdain, David Fernandes, Bertrand Védrine, Olivier Gauthier
To describe fluoroscopically-assisted closed reduction and percutaneous fixation of sacroiliac-luxation (SIL) in cats and report radiographic results and long-term functional outcomes.
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Equine subchondral lucencies: Knowledge from the medial femoral condyle Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Elizabeth M. Santschi
Equine subchondral lucencies (SCL) have been described since the first availability of suitable radiographic equipment. The initial clinical sign can be lameness, but SCLs are often first found on surveys of juvenile horses and are primarily a radiographic concern for public auctions. When lameness is present, it varies from subtle to obvious and can be intermittent. Some SCLs heal spontaneously, and
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Effects of mitral valve repair on valvular geometry and hemodynamics in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Kippei Mihara, Isamu Kanemoto, Keiichi Sato, Yuma Yasuhira, Itsuki Watanabe, Yuya Suzuki, Jumpei Nagura, Kazuhiro Misumi
To investigate the effects of mitral valve repair on the geometry of the mitral valve complex, hemodynamics, and cardiac function of dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD).
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Clinical outcomes for 20 cats with congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts treated with ameroid constrictor ring attenuation (2002–2020) Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Krysta E. A. Janas, Karen M. Tobias, Josep Aisa
To report the clinical perioperative, short-term, and long-term outcomes for cats undergoing ameroid ring constrictor (ARC) attenuation of a congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (EHPSS).
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Evaluation of the in vitro performance of the double forwarder knot, compared to square and surgeon's knots using large gauge suture Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Harriet K. Barnes, Amelia S. Munsterman, Alex M. Gillen, Stephanie S. Caston, Dane M. Tatarniuk, Kevin Kersh, Tamara Swor, R. Reid Hanson
The aim of the study was to evaluate the strength and size of the double forwarder (DF) knot in 2 and 3 USP polyglactin 910 when used to form a ligature and to compare the knot holding capacity (KHC), size and weight of the DF knot to surgeon's (SU) and square (SQ) knots with varying numbers of throws.
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Use of real-time near-infrared fluorescence to assess gastric viability in dogs with gastric dilatation volvulus: A case-control study Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Kaitlyn M. Mullen, Penny J. Regier, Veronica Perez-Rodriguez, W. Alexander Fox-Alvarez, Judith Bertran, James Colee
To describe near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) for assessment of gastric viability and describe NIRF's influence on the surgeon's operative strategy in dogs with gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV).
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Ex vivo biomechanical evaluation of an adhered fiberglass and polymethyl methacrylate sole-hoof wall cast on stabilization of type III distal phalanx fractures under simulated physiologic midstance loads Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Shane Westman, Thomas E. Cullen, Thomas C. Bergstrom, Lisa A. Edwards, Tanya C. Garcia, Susan M. Stover
To evaluate the effect of the application of a novel fiberglass-glue cast (FGC) on the fracture gap width in experimentally created type III distal phalanx fractures in cadaveric specimens under simulated physiologic loads.
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Ex-vivo evaluation of a percutaneous looped thread desmotomy of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon in horses Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 David Orozco Lopez, Cathleen Mochal-King, Robin Fontenot, Caitlin M. O'Shea
To determine the ability to completely transect the equine accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon (AL-DDFT) via an ultrasonographically-guided, percutaneous looped thread desmotomy using FiberWire suture as a cutting device.
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Laparoscopic resection of pancreatic masses in 12 dogs Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Edoardo Poggi, Felipe J. Lillo-Araya, David Garcia Rubio, Francisco J. Pérez Duarte, Jorge Gutiérrez del Sol, Francesca Izzo, Filippo Cinti
To describe the surgical management and outcome of dogs undergoing laparoscopic pancreatic mass resection (LPMR).
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Evaluation of thoracic duct ligation and unilateral subphrenic pericardiectomy via a left fourth intercostal approach in normal canine cadavers Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Anya K. Price, Kyle G. Mathews, Jody E. Lawver, Valery F. Scharf
To investigate a left-sided fourth intercostal approach to thoracic duct (TD) ligation and unilateral subphrenic pericardiectomy in dogs.
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Effects of cyanoacrylate on leakage pressures of cooled canine cadaveric jejunal enterotomies Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Jamie-Leigh Thompson, Lucy Miller, Kelly Bowlt Blacklock
To compare the intraluminal initial and maximal pressures of enterotomies closed using three different techniques (single-layer appositional continuous closure; closure with cyanoacrylate; a single-layer appositional closure augmented with cyanoacrylate) in a cooled canine cadaveric jejunal model and to report the initial leak location in all samples.
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Influence of oblique proximal ulnar osteotomy on humeral intracondylar fissures in 35 spaniel breed dogs Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Alan Danielski, Ignacio Quinonero Reinaldos, Miguel Angel Solano, Gerardo Fatone
To investigate the effects of oblique proximal ulnar osteotomy (PUO) on the healing of humeral intracondylar fissure (HIF) in spaniel breed dogs.
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Laparoscopic partial pancreatectomy of the left limb using a harmonic scalpel in nine cats Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 J. Brad Case, Christopher Adin, Crews Chiquitha, Chen Gilor
To describe a laparoscopic technique and outcome for partial pancreatectomy in cats.
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Complications and influence of cutaneous closure technique on subdermal plexus flaps in 97 dogs (2006–2022) Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Vasileia Logothetou, Henry L'Eplattenier, Naomi Shimizu
To determine the incidence and severity of complications for subdermal plexus flaps in dogs and compare the complications when using sutures or staples for cutaneous closure of subdermal plexus flaps.
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Transient Horner's syndrome in horses following cervical plexus local anesthesia Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Duncan J. Pearce, Jennifer Raffetto, Stuart A. Vallance
To report the development of transient Horner's syndrome in horses following local anesthesia of the cervical plexus.
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Minimally invasive ultrasound-assisted cutting thread tenotomy of the deep digital flexor tendon in horses: An ex vivo study Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Camille Lalanne, Alvaro G. Bonilla
To evaluate the feasibility and limitations associated with a minimally invasive ultrasound-assisted cutting thread technique for tenotomy of the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) in horses.
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Three-dimensional versus two-dimensional laparoscopy for cholecystectomy in a canine cadaveric study Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Kazushi Azuma, Eric Monnet
To compare the effect of three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) laparoscopy on surgical time and intraoperative complications during cholecystectomies in canine cadavers.
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Evaluation of subchondral bone cysts in canine elbows with radiographic osteoarthritis secondary to elbow dysplasia Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Gareth M. C. Jones, Madelaine R. Gosby, Eleanore M. May, Richard L. Meeson
To investigate whether subchondral bone cysts (SBCs) were present in dogs with radiographic elbow osteoarthritis (OA) and to investigate their relationship with radiographic OA severity.
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Comparison of the diagnostic yield of 3 and 5 mm laparoscopic liver biopsy forceps in cats Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Rachel E. A. Dobberstein, Brigitte A. Brisson, Robert A. Foster, Gabrielle Monteith, Philippe Chagnon Larose, Alexandra Rankovic, Adronie Verbrugghe, Anna Kate Shoveller
To determine whether 3 and 5 mm laparoscopic cup biopsy forceps provide samples of equivalent diagnostic quality in cats.
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Influence of antiseptic lavage during tibial plateau leveling osteotomies on surgical site infection in 1422 dogs Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Brittany D. Sanders, Mischa McDonald-Lynch, Meghan A. Kruse
To determine the influence of preclosure antiseptic versus saline lavage on surgical site infections (SSI) in dogs following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO).
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Adjunctive fixation of the humeral epicondyle in a lateral condylar fracture model: Ex vivo comparison of pins and plates with a novel composite (AdhFix) Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Robert J. Quinn, Odd V. Höglund, Daniel J. Hutchinson, Lola Opande, Edward Lim, Ulrik Birgersson, Viktor Granskog, Michael Malkoch
To compare the biomechanical properties of using a novel composite construct (AdhFix) to an interfragmentary Kirschner wire or a reconstruction plate as adjunctive epicondylar stabilization in simulated lateral unicondylar humeral fractures.
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Effect of surgical simulator training on student and live animal outcomes in a feline ovariohysterectomy teaching laboratory Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Ali M. Aly, Galina M. Hayes, Jordyn Marie Boesch, Nicole Buote, Jodi Korich
To evaluate the effect of training with a high-fidelity surgical simulator on outcomes of live animals and students participating in a feline ovariohysterectomy teaching laboratory.
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Feasibility of laparoscopic stapled partial cystectomy in canine cadavers Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Bianca C. Reyes, Valery F. Scharf
To describe a technique for laparoscopic partial cystectomy and evaluate sealing of canine urinary bladder tissue with an endoscopic stapler.
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Gastrointestinal thickness, duration, and leak pressure of five intestinal anastomosis techniques in cats Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Jackson E. Sanders, Penny J. Regier, Monica Waln, James Colee
To compare time to construct completion and resistance to leakage for five intestinal anastomosis techniques in cats and to report normal feline gastrointestinal thickness.
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Clinical presentation and short-term outcomes of dogs ≥15 kg with extrahepatic portosystemic shunts Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Kate Spies, Jessica Ogden, Allyson Sterman, Jackie Davidson, Valery Scharf, Bianca Reyes, Jill Kristine Luther, Libby Martin, Raymond Kudej, Tiffany Stockman, Hayley Maloof-Jones Gallaher, Nicole J. Buote, Meghan Smith, Brittany Ciepluch, Riley Amore, Alec H. Sherman, Mandy L. Wallace
To describe demographics, clinical presentation, shunt anatomy, clinical progression, and complications in large dogs ≥15 kg with single extrahepatic portosystemic shunts (EHPSS) treated with or without surgery.
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Ex vivo biomechanical evaluation of 2.4 mm LCP plate rod constructs versus 2.7 mm LCP applied to the feline tibia Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 A. Gutbrod, F. Longo, R. Affentranger, S. J. Ferguson, A. Pozzi, S. C. Knell
To compare the stiffness and strength of three plate and rod fixation constructs applied to a feline tibial gap model.
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Ex vivo comparison of pin placement with patient-specific drill guides or freehand technique in canine cadaveric spines Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Francisco Guevara, Kari D. Foss, Tisha A. M. Harper, Clara A. Moran, Devon W. Hague, Philip E. S. Hamel, David J. Schaeffer, Annette M. McCoy
To compare vertebral implant placement in the canine thoracolumbar spine between 3D-printed patient-specific drill guides (3DPG) and the conventional freehand technique (FH).
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Comparison of the effectiveness of three different rhinoplasty techniques to correct stenotic nostrils using silicone models: A case study Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Phil H. Franklin, Julia Riggs, Nai-Chieh Liu
To compare the effects of three different rhinoplasty techniques on the postoperative cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of the nares and nasal vestibuli.
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Evaluation of the addition of adrenaline in a bilateral maxillary nerve block to reduce hemorrhage in dogs undergoing sharp staphylectomy for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. A prospective, randomized study Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Phillipa J. Williams, Chiara De Gennaro, Jackie L. Demetriou
To assess the use of adrenaline (0.00198%) in a bilateral maxillary nerve block to reduce intraoperative hemorrhage in dogs undergoing staphylectomy for the treatment of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).
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Clinical use of uncovered balloon-expandable metallic biliary stents for treatment of extrahepatic biliary tract obstructions in cats and dogs: 11 cases (2012–2022) Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Julia L. Bergen, Blake M. Travis, Fred S. Pike
To describe the application of uncovered balloon-expandable metallic biliary stents for treatment of extrahepatic biliary obstructions (EHBOs) and the outcomes for dogs and cats treated for EHBO with this technique.
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Computed tomography and fluoroscopy versus radiographic guidance for internal fixation of simulated dorsomedial-plantarolateral central tarsal bone fractures in nonracehorses Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Lauren E. Smanik, Kurt T. Selberg, Christopher E. Kawcak, Holly L. Stewart, Laurie R. Goodrich
The aim of this study was to assess screw placement in simulated dorsomedial-plantarolateral central tarsal bone (CTB) fractures using two imaging guidance techniques – computed tomography (CT) with fluoroscopy compared to digital radiography alone (DR).
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Fascial plane mapping for superficial tumor resection in dogs. Part III: Hindlimb and pelvis Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Max Latifi, Owen T. Skinner, Mikayla M. Schroeder, Megan A. Mickelson
To categorize the fascial planes and the intersections of these fascial planes in the hindlimb of the dog to facilitate preoperative planning for superficial cancers.
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Successful total hip arthroplasty in a miniature horse Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Matthew D. Cullen, Rob A. Pettitt, Andrew W. Tomlinson, Luis F. Louro, Alison J. Bennell, Robert Michael, John D. Stack
To describe the surgical treatment, postoperative management, and outcome of a miniature horse undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA).
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The influence of a tension band fixation as an adjunct for arthrodesis of the metacarpophalangeal joint in the horse Vet. Surg. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Lawrence I. M. Kadic, Nathalie Rademacher, Chin-Chi Liu, Britta S. Leise, Charles T. McCauley, Laura M. Riggs
To determine the influence of a stainless-steel cable (SSC) tension band fixation as an adjunct to a locking compression plate (LCP) for arthrodesis of the equine metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint.