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In Banks 2023 et al., on TECA-LBO in brachycephalic dogs, what was the overall perioperative complication rate and how did it compare between groups?
🔍 Key Findings
- Extreme brachycephalic breeds (EBBs) presented more acutely and at younger ages, most often with neurological signs compared to other breeds.
- Preoperative signs such as facial nerve paresis, vestibular syndrome, and Horner’s syndrome were significantly more common in EBBs.
- EBBs showed more severe imaging findings, including higher rates of otitis interna (46.3% vs. 8.5%) and brainstem changes (17.5% vs. 3%).
- Intraoperative complications were more frequent in EBBs (11.1% vs. 5.3%), but this difference did not reach statistical significance (p = .078).
- Perioperative complication rates did not differ significantly between EBBs and other breeds (23.5% vs. 29.3%).
- Surgical time was significantly longer in EBBs (median 115 vs. 95 minutes; p = .011).
- MRI or combined CT/MRI were more frequently used in EBBs, likely due to the higher prevalence of neurological signs.
- Despite anatomical challenges, complication rates in EBBs were comparable, supporting TECA-LBO safety in these breeds.
Veterinary Surgery
5
2023
Influence of extreme brachycephalic conformation on perioperative complications associated with total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy in 242 dogs (2010–2020)
2023-5-VS-banks-5
In Fracka 2024 et al., on perioperative risk factors, what factor was present only in dogs with complications but excluded from the final model due to statistical instability?
🔍 Key Findings
- Staphylectomy was linked to higher risk of complicated recovery than folded flap palatoplasty (OR = 59.29, p = .0002).
- Laryngeal collapse > Grade 2 was strongly associated with poor recovery (OR = 97.13, p < .0001).
- Longer general anesthesia duration increased the risk of complications (OR = 1.01 per min, p = .0051).
- Increasing age significantly raised the odds of perioperative complication (OR = 1.04 per month, p = .0113).
- History of aspiration pneumonia was only found in dogs with complications, though not in final model due to instability.
- Complicated recovery included >12 h O₂ therapy, tracheostomy, or death.
- FFP may reduce pharyngeal-laryngeal edema, possibly improving immediate outcomes.
- Bulldogs comprised 80% of population, with French Bulldogs most common (63%).
Veterinary Surgery
4
2024
Risk factors for complicated perioperative recovery in dogs undergoing staphylectomy or folded flap palatoplasty: Seventy-six cases (2018–2022)
2024-4-VS-fracka-5
In Antonakakis 2022 et al., on telovelar tumor resection, what advantage did the telovelar approach have over the transvermian approach?
🔍 Key Findings
- Telovelar approach enabled complete resection of a fourth ventricle choroid plexus tumor in a dog without postoperative complications.
- Postoperative MRI confirmed gross total tumor removal, and the dog remained neurologically normal 28 months post-surgery.
- The tela choroidea was used as a surgical landmark and incised to allow atraumatic access to the tumor.
- Cerebellum was spared using this technique, minimizing risk of cerebellar injury (e.g., cerebellar mutism).
- No hemorrhagic complications were noted during surgery due to dissection through avascular planes.
- Histopathology favored choroid plexus carcinoma based on mitotic index (9/10 HPFs), though definitive diagnosis remained pending.
- The case highlights the utility of telovelar over transvermian approach, given its minimally traumatic nature and improved exposure.
- Survival beyond 2 years without adjunctive therapy suggests surgical excision alone may be curative in select cases.
Veterinary Surgery
8
2022
Use of a telovelar approach for complete resection of a choroid plexus tumor in a dog
2022-8-VS-antonakakis-3
In Miller 2024 et al., what best summarizes the finding regarding major postoperative complications across surgical groups?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- Sample: 124 dogs (64 S, 60 FFP); French Bulldogs most common (54/124)
- Pre-op clinical signs: Exercise intolerance (34/124), stertor (22), regurgitation (7), vomiting (12)
- Operative time (no concurrent procedure): Longer in FFP (75 vs 51 min, p = .02)
- Anesthetic time: Longer in FFP (111 vs 80 min, p = .02)
- Anesthetic complications: Similar rates (FFP 50, S 49; p = .30)
- Post-op regurgitation: 27/124 (S: 17, FFP: 10; p = .18)
- Post-op aspiration pneumonia: Rare (S: 4, FFP: 5)
- Major complications: Rare (5/124); 2 dogs euthanized post-op (1 per group)
- Revision surgery: Needed in 7/124 (3 S, 4 FFP)
Veterinary Surgery
1
2024
Complications and outcome following staphylectomy and folded flap palatoplasty in dogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome
2024-1-VS-miller-5
In De Moya 2023 et al., on femoral physeal/neck fracture repair, which factor was most associated with the development of complications following FGPP?
🔍 Key Findings
- FGPP (fluoroscopic-guided percutaneous pinning) resulted in successful healing in 10/13 fractures, with good limb function.
- Complications occurred in 5 of 11 cases, including intra-articular implants, malunion, implant failure/nonunion, and implant migration.
- Cases with delayed surgery (>15 days) or radiographic remodeling were more likely to experience major complications.
- Most fractures (10/13) were classified as Salter-Harris type I with mild displacement.
- Median surgical time was 60 minutes, and no conversions to open surgery were needed.
- Postoperative femoral neck resorption was minimal, suggesting possible benefits of the minimally invasive approach for preserving vascular supply.
- One intra-articular pin led to progressive joint disease and required femoral head ostectomy.
- FGPP appears best suited for acute, minimally displaced fractures in young dogs (<8 months) with planned elective explant to avoid growth disturbance.
Veterinary Surgery
6
2023
Closed reduction and fluoroscopic‐guided percutaneous pinning of femoral capital physeal or neck fractures: Thirteen fractures in 11 dogs
2023-6-VS-demoya-2
In Becker 2026 et al., on lumbar spine PLC biomechanics, what was the percent increase in sagittal range of motion after both PLCs compared to intact spine?
🔍 Key Findings
- Each PLC significantly increased passive range of motion (ROM) in the sagittal and dorsal planes (p < .05).
- No significant change was observed in rotational ROM after either PLC.
- First PLC increased sagittal ROM by 2.4° (23% increase); second PLC added 1.0° (8% increase).
- Dorsal ROM increased by 2.3° after first PLC and 1.5° after second PLC.
- Second PLC did not cause greater destabilization than the first — both contributed similarly to ROM increase.
- Failure testing showed that spinal segments with two PLCs failed at 13 Nm, while native spines withstood up to 25 Nm, suggesting reduced load-bearing capacity but not clinically significant under normal conditions.
- Rotational stability was preserved, possibly due to intact facet joints and lamina, which play a larger role in rotation.
- Study supports the clinical feasibility of two consecutive PLCs, but cautions against excessive bone removal due to potential for spinal instability.
Veterinary Surgery
1
2026
Influence of two consecutive partial lateral corpectomies on passive motion of the canine lumbar spine
2026-1-vs-becker-4
In Kuvaldina 2023 et al., on axillary lymph node excision, what was the average surgical time to remove axillary lymph nodes using the minimally invasive technique in cadavers?
🔍 Key Findings
- Endoscopic excisional biopsy of axillary lymph nodes was successfully performed in cadavers and clinical dogs with minimal complications.
- The technique used a SILS port and CO₂ insufflation through a small incision between the latissimus dorsi and superficial pectorals.
- In 4 cadavers (6 limbs), mean time to remove axillary nodes was 33 minutes, and single nodes were found in 5/6 limbs.
- In 3 clinical dogs, the procedure was successful in 2 cases; 1 required conversion to open surgery due to difficulty manipulating the node.
- Accessory axillary nodes were successfully excised when present, located adherent to deep latissimus dorsi.
- No cases developed lymphedema, pneumothorax, or major complications postoperatively.
- Subjective benefits included better visualization, reduced dissection, and less postoperative morbidity than open techniques.
- Study suggests MIS lymphadenectomy may improve staging accuracy and reduce complications, though larger studies are needed.
Veterinary Surgery
6
2023
Development of a minimally invasive endoscopic technique for excisional biopsy of the axillary lymph nodes in dogs
2023-6-VS-kuvaldina-2
In Glenn 2024 et al., on comparative surveillance methods, how did active surveillance affect SSI detection rate?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- Population: 754 soft tissue or orthopedic procedures in dogs and cats
- SSI Rate: 62/754 (8.2%)
- Algorithms Evaluated:
- Algorithm 1: Highest sensitivity (87.1%) → best for "rule-out"
- Algorithm 2: Highest specificity (97.9%) → best for "rule-in"
- Algorithm 3: Highest overall accuracy (95.5%)
- Active vs. Passive Surveillance:
- Active surveillance detected 12 additional SSIs (19.4%) missed by passive
- Active surveillance increased detection rate by 24%
- Timing: Most SSIs occurred within 30 days; late infections (after 90 days) were rare and implant-related
- Conclusion: Client questionnaires are a valid and scalable tool for SSI detection; active surveillance improves outcomes
Veterinary Surgery
1
2024
Evaluation of a client questionnaire at diagnosing surgical site infections in an active surveillance system
2024-1-VS-glenn-2
In Beamon 2022 et al., on calcanean tunnel orientation, what was concluded regarding all tested drilling techniques?
🔍 Key Findings
- No significant difference in peak load, failure load, stiffness, or 3 mm gap formation among bone tunnel types.
- Transverse tunnel (TT) constructs had 25% higher yield load than modified tunnels (MT) (P = .027).
- Most common failure mode was suture pull-through (67%), with no significant difference between groups.
- Gap formation ≥3 mm occurred in ~90% of constructs; no significant difference in force needed for gap among groups.
- All bone tunnel techniques (TT, VT, MT) are viable options for CCT reattachment in dogs.
- The 3-loop pulley (3LP) pattern provided strong, uniform repair, with higher loads to failure than previously reported.
- TT constructs showed more tendon distortion at the repair interface during loading.
- Inclusion of accessory tendon may have improved repair strength compared to prior studies using GT alone.
Veterinary Surgery
4
2022
Effect of calcanean bone‐tunnel orientation for teno‐osseous repair in a canine common calcanean tendon avulsion model
2022-4-VS-beamon-5
In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate use, what was the most common type of complication reported postoperatively?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- 62 fractures in 61 dogs (44 lateral condylar, 18 intracondylar); mostly Spaniels
- LEAP plate used in all cases; minimal intraoperative contouring needed (1 French Bulldog)
- Overall complication rate: ~33%, mostly minor; 1 amputation due to catastrophic infection
- Radiographic healing:
- Lateral epicondylar part healed in 100%
- Condylar part healed in ~61.5% LCF and ~57.1% ICF
- Functional outcomes:
- 87% returned to full limb use
- Median LOAD score: 2 for LCF, 6.5 for ICF
- Design adjustments made post-study to strengthen weak zones around 3rd–4th screw holes
Veterinary Surgery
4
2024
Clinical Assessment of a Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate for the Stabilization of Humeral Condylar Fractures in Dogs
2024-4-VS-jones-2
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