🔍 Key Findings

• Thoracoscopic (TL) or thoracoscopic-assisted (TAL) lobectomy was successfully performed in 12 dogs with non-neoplastic pulmonary consolidation (PC).
• 44% (4/9) of TL cases were converted to open thoracotomy due to adhesions or poor visualization—higher than rates for neoplastic lobectomies.
• OLV was successful in 7/9 TL dogs; unsuccessful attempts were managed with intermittent ventilation, mostly in brachycephalic breeds.
• Median hospital stay was 3 days; 91.7% (11/12) survived to discharge, and 100% of survivors showed no recurrence at median 24-month follow-up.
• Complications were mostly minor: pneumothorax (2), minor hemorrhage (3), dehiscence (1), and 1 fatality due to BOAS complications.
• Histopathology showed infectious pneumonia in 10 dogs, and in 4 cases, foreign body migration was suspected as the underlying cause.
• Median surgical time for TL was 90 minutes; conversion correlated with longer symptom duration (median 90 vs. 7 days).
• Postoperative recovery was excellent in all surviving dogs, with one case of persistent cough attributed to concurrent heart disease.

🔍 Key Findings

Subject: 7-year-old Labrador underwent cementless total knee replacement (TKR) due to severe stifle OA.

Clinical function:

• Improved ROM from 90° pre-op to 120° post-op.
• Weight-bearing increased from toe-touching to 70% bodyweight by 6 weeks post-op.
• No visible lameness by 14 weeks.

Implant performance:

• No complications at any follow-up points.
• No osteolysis, loosening, or metallosis at 6-year necropsy.

Wear evaluation:

• Mild UHMWPE insert wear, localized to caudal edges.

Histologic findings:

• Robust osseointegration at implant-bone interface.
• Fibrous tissue only in areas lacking porous coating.

Conclusion:

• Cementless TKR demonstrated excellent 6-year survival and functional outcomes.
• Support for considering early surgical intervention in severe stifle OA.

🔍 Key Findings

• A minimally invasive endoscopic technique was successfully developed for excisional biopsy of axillary lymph nodes in dogs.
• The procedure was performed on 4 cadavers (6 limbs) and 3 clinical patients, with no major complications reported.
• Mean cadaveric time: accessory axillary node 5.1 min; axillary node 33 min. One limb had a double axillary node.
• In clinical cases, 2/3 were completed endoscopically; one required conversion to open due to node elevation difficulty.
• Surgical times in clinical cases ranged from 35 to 58 minutes, depending on node accessibility and number.
• Postoperative morbidity was minimal: no lymphedema, minor seroma or lameness resolved quickly.
• The SILS port approach enabled effective access, though precise placement was critical to visualization.
• This is the first reported veterinary endoscopic technique for axillary lymphadenectomy; potential for improved staging and reduced morbidity.

🔍 Key Findings

Subject: 7-year-old Labrador underwent cementless total knee replacement (TKR) due to severe stifle OA.

Clinical function:

• Improved ROM from 90° pre-op to 120° post-op.
• Weight-bearing increased from toe-touching to 70% bodyweight by 6 weeks post-op.
• No visible lameness by 14 weeks.

Implant performance:

• No complications at any follow-up points.
• No osteolysis, loosening, or metallosis at 6-year necropsy.

Wear evaluation:

• Mild UHMWPE insert wear, localized to caudal edges.

Histologic findings:

• Robust osseointegration at implant-bone interface.
• Fibrous tissue only in areas lacking porous coating.

Conclusion:

• Cementless TKR demonstrated excellent 6-year survival and functional outcomes.
• Support for considering early surgical intervention in severe stifle OA.

🔍 Key Findings

• Abdominal ultrasonography accurately identified foreign body type (96.8%) and shape (93.5%), demonstrating strong diagnostic agreement with surgical findings.
• Localization accuracy for foreign bodies was lower (77.4%), indicating moderate reliability for determining exact GI segment involvement.
• Ultrasound consistently underestimated foreign body size, meaning surgical planning should account for potential larger true dimensions.
• Overall success of laparoscopic-assisted intestinal surgery (LAIS) was 53.3% (16/30 dogs), with the remainder requiring conversion to open laparotomy.
• Non-linear foreign bodies were more successfully removed laparoscopically (60.9%) than linear foreign bodies (28.6%).
• Foreign bodies located at the caudal duodenal flexure were not successfully removed via LAIS (0%), representing a key anatomic limitation.
• Ultrasound detected intestinal adhesions with ~80% accuracy, although sensitivity was lower (66.7%), meaning some adhesions were missed preoperatively.
• Foreign body location and presence of adhesions were the most important predictors of LAIS success, making preoperative ultrasound valuable for surgical decision-making.

🔍 Key Findings

• Partial cuneiformectomy (PC) did not increase complication rates compared to multilevel surgery alone (overall complications: PC = 16.3%, non-PC = 19.4%; p = .758).
• Major complication rates were not significantly different (PC = 11.6%, non-PC = 7.4%; p = .482).
• Significant improvement in BOAS grade was observed in dogs undergoing PC (p < .0001).
• BOAS index improved significantly in both groups, with greater median reduction in the PC group (28.5%) than non-PC (20.7%) (p < .0001).
• Low body condition score (BCS <4) was significantly associated with higher complication rates (odds ratio = 0.452; p = .004).
• Hospitalization duration did not differ between groups (median = 1 day; p = .743).
• Mortality was low (3.5%) in the PC group despite more severe airway disease, suggesting the technique is safe even in advanced collapse.
• The technique widened the rima glottidis without damaging surrounding structures, reducing airflow resistance and preserving laryngeal function.

🔍 Key Findings

• Thoracoscopic resection was feasible in cats, with all 17 cases initially approached thoracoscopically and 100% perioperative survival.
• Conversion to open or VATS procedures occurred in 35.3%, most commonly due to large tumor size (>5 cm) or adhesions to the cranial vena cava.
• Thymoma was the most common diagnosis (70.6%), followed by thymic carcinoma and other rare lesions.
• No major intra- or postoperative complications were reported; minor complications occurred only in converted cases.
• Median surgical time was 50 min and median hospitalization was 2 days, supporting rapid recovery.
• CO₂ insufflation at low pressure (2–3 mmHg) improved visualization but did not always prevent conversion.
• Tumor size was the strongest predictor of conversion, with 5/6 conversions involving masses >5 cm.
• Mean survival time was 390.6 days, with cats with thymoma showing the longest survival.

🔍 Key Findings

• High union rate with low complications was achieved using the I-Loc angle-stable interlocking nail across 243 canine long-bone fractures.
• Mean time to clinical union was 8.3 weeks, faster than many historical plate-rod or non-angle-stable nail reports.
• Major complications occurred in only 5.3% and minor complications in 9.1% of cases.
• Most fractures were diaphyseal (75%) and comminuted (62%), demonstrating effectiveness in complex fracture patterns.
• Ancillary implants were uncommon (21%), mainly used in epi-/metaphyseal fractures or for anatomic reconstruction.
• Postoperative missed bolt rate was very low (0.94%), reflecting improved targeting accuracy.
• Open fractures carried a substantially higher risk of SSI and implant removal compared with closed fractures.
• Prebending of tibial nails was strongly recommended to follow natural recurvatum and avoid iatrogenic alignment errors.

🔍 Key Findings

• Mandibular fractures were the most common injury, occurring in 40/48 cats, often affecting multiple mandibular regions simultaneously.
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries were frequent, present in 27/48 cats, with 23 fractures and 4 luxations, most commonly involving the condylar process.
• Maxillofacial fractures involving nasal and palatal structures occurred in 36/48 cats, frequently producing airway obstruction due to fragment displacement or swelling.
• Orbital fractures occurred in 30/48 cats, predominantly affecting the dorsomedial orbital wall and often associated with nasal airway obstruction.
• Pterygoid bone fractures (25/48) were clinically important, frequently causing medial displacement and obstruction of the nasopharyngeal airway.
• Combined involvement of multiple functional systems was common, with 36/48 cats showing concurrent injuries affecting oral cavity and nasal airway function.
• Neurocranial fractures were uncommon (6/48) but occurred only in cases with severe, multifocal CMF trauma.
• CT imaging was essential for diagnosis, as many orbital and skull fractures were difficult or impossible to detect clinically.

🔍 Key Findings Summary

• 86 elbows assessed: 32 Guide Dogs, 11 Border Collies
• Guide Dogs showed significantly higher HU values in:
  • MCP: min (p = 0.022), mean (p < 0.01), max (p < 0.01)
  • Humeral trochlea: mean (p < 0.01), max (p < 0.01)
• Results imply breed-associated HU variation, not necessarily pathologic sclerosis
• Relevance: Important to avoid false positives for elbow dysplasia during CT-based breeding screens
• Good interobserver agreement for mean HU values (ICC ~0.82–0.90)