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In Bounds 2023 et al., on feline hip arthroscopy, which limb positioning provided optimal joint visualization?
2023-8-VS-bounds-1
In McCagherty 2025 et al., on WID detection accuracy, what was the main type of bacterial population detected in most wound infections?
🔍 Key Findings
- Bacterial fluorescence was detected in all wounds (17 dogs, 4 cats) using the point-of-care wound imaging device (WID).
- The WID confirmed the presence of clinically relevant wound infection in all evaluated cases at the time of imaging.
- No significant difference was found in bacterial yield or burden between image-guided and non-guided swabs (QBC and PCR; p > 0.05).
- The WID helped guide wound debridement in some cases by localizing areas of fluorescence, especially in necrotic tissue.
- Most infections were polymicrobial and dominated by anaerobes, highlighting the need for anaerobic culture inclusion.
- PCR analysis showed low bacterial DNA yields, often complicated by host DNA contamination, limiting its utility.
- The study did not evaluate sensitivity/specificity of WID, as only fluorescence-positive wounds were included.
- Clinical utility of WID lies in immediate visual confirmation of infection, supporting timely antimicrobial treatment decisions.
Veterinary Surgery
6
2025
Diagnostic value of a point of care bacterial fluorescence imaging device for detecting wound infections in dogs and cats
2025-6-VS-mccagherty-5
In Miller 2024 et al., on SOP-LC mechanical testing, which configuration improved initial torsional stiffness?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- No significant difference in mechanical properties between contoured vs non-contoured SOP-LC rods
- Clamp configuration significantly influenced mechanical performance:
- Single-side clamps → ↑ yield load, ↑ displacement, ↑ bending strength (p < 0.05)
- Alternating-side clamps → ↑ initial torsional stiffness (p = 0.029)
- Clamp slippage was evident only in torsional tests; screw loosening may be torque-dependent
- Mild screw bending and construct offset suggest subtle instability
- Recommends clamp configuration choice based on loading scenario
- Suggests 3.0 Nm torque may be more effective than 2.5 Nm to prevent clamp slippage
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology
4
2024
Mechanical Testing of Sliding on Pivot-Locking Clamp (SOP-LC) Fracture Repair System in Four-Point Bending and Torsion
2024-4-VCOT-miller-3
In Veytsman 2023 et al., on feline insulinoma outcomes, what was the median disease-free interval (DFI) in cats without metastasis?
🔍 Key Findings
- Surgical excision of insulinomas resulted in euglycemia or hyperglycemia in 90% of cats immediately post-op.
- 18/20 cats (90%) survived to hospital discharge, with a median survival time of 863 days.
- Younger age, metastasis at surgery, tumor invasion, and lower glucose levels were negative prognostic factors.
- Two cats had stage III disease with metastasis; one lived 413 days post-op, suggesting some benefit to surgery even in advanced disease.
- Postoperative hypoglycemia and seizure activity were associated with poorer outcomes; one cat euthanized due to seizures despite euglycemia.
- Median disease-free interval (DFI) was 1052 days; for cats with metastasis, DFI dropped to 93 days.
- Partial pancreatectomy was performed in 11 cats, nodulectomy in 10, and enucleation in 1; method of resection not linked to outcome.
- Postoperative complications occurred in 25% of cats; most were manageable with supportive care.
Veterinary Surgery
1
2023
Retrospective study of 20 cats surgically treated for insulinoma
2023-1-VS-veytsman-5
In Enright 2022 et al., on adrenalectomy outcomes, what was the median survival time of dogs that survived to discharge?
🔍 Key Findings
- 83% of dogs survived to discharge after adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma.
- Median survival time post-discharge was 1169 days (3.2 years).
- Preoperative alpha-blocker therapy (e.g., phenoxybenzamine) was not associated with improved survival.
- Dogs receiving alpha-blockers had higher intraoperative systolic BP, with median values 170 mmHg vs. 142 mmHg in non-treated dogs (P = .01).
- Intraoperative arrhythmias occurred in 30% of cases, with no difference between dogs receiving alpha-blockers and those not.
- Histologic vascular invasion occurred in ~70% of tumors.
- Tumor recurrence was suspected in 3 dogs, and metastasis in 8 dogs, though not histologically confirmed in most cases.
- Postoperative complications included refractory hypotension, acute kidney injury, and hypertension persisting >48 hours in 10 dogs.
Veterinary Surgery
3
2022
Short‐ and long‐term survival after adrenalectomy in 53 dogs with pheochromocytomas with or without alpha‐blocker therapy
2022-3-VS-enright-4
In McLean 2024 et al., why might ECA not have correlated with rock-back in this study?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- 95 TPLO procedures reviewed retrospectively with follow-up radiographs
- Rock-back defined as increase in tibial plateau angle (TPA) ≥2° from immediate post-op to recheck
- 21% of stifles (20/95) experienced rock-back
- Mean ΔTPA among rock-back cases = 3.2° ± 2.6°
- No implant failures or tibial tuberosity fractures were reported in these cases
- Plate inclination and exit cut angle (ECA) were not associated with increased risk of rock-back (p = 0.4 and 0.2)
- Authors hypothesize that compression across osteotomy in vivo may mitigate torsional effects from ECA, unlike in gap-model studies
- Emphasizes that rock-back is relatively common, even with well-placed implants
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology
6
2024
Effect of Plate Inclination and Osteotomy Positioning on Rock-back following Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy in Dogs
2024-6-VCOT-mclean-5
In David 2024 et al., on single-port cryptorchidectomy, what was the most severe complication reported?
🔍 Key Findings
- Single-port laparoscopic-assisted cryptorchidectomy (SP-LAC) was feasible in 13/14 dogs with abdominal cryptorchidism.
- Median surgical time was 17 min for unilateral and 27 min for bilateral cryptorchidectomy.
- All testes were successfully exteriorized through a 15-mm mini-celiotomy in most dogs; only 2 needed slight enlargement.
- One major complication occurred (testicular artery hemorrhage, requiring conversion to open surgery).
- Two minor complications involved trocar-related issues (splenic capsule laceration, capnoretroperitoneum).
- No incisional complications were reported postoperatively; some dogs had mild dermatitis at the clipped site.
- The technique requires only one surgeon and no advanced tools beyond a single-port endoscope.
- Low-pressure capnoperitoneum (6 mmHg) was adequate for visualization in most cases.
Veterinary Surgery
3
2024
Single-port laparoscopic-assisted abdominal cryptorchidectomy in 14 dogs
2024-3-VS-david-3
In Socha 2024 et al., what was the statistical significance of the difference in T2*L values between CrCL and CdCL?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- Normative ultrashort echo time (UTE) MRI T2* values were established for:
- Patellar ligament (PL): T2*L = 4.65 ms
- Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL): T2*L = 5.99 ms
- Caudal cruciate ligament (CdCL): T2*L = 7.06 ms
- Statistically significant differences in T2*L values were found between:
- PL vs. CrCL (p = 0.03)
- PL vs. CdCL (p = 0.0097)
- CrCL vs. CdCL (p = 0.03)
- No significant differences in short T2* (T2*S) values across ligaments.
- Study highlights potential of UTE MRI to detect early ligament changes even without physical instability.
- May guide early diagnosis in partial CrCL rupture where standard MRI is limited.
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology
2
2024
Ultrashort Echo Time Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Cruciate Ligaments in Normal Beagles
2024-2-VCOT-socha-2
In Chik 2024 et al., on cholangioscopy feasibility, what was the most distal biliary region consistently visualized using the 3.8 mm disposable flexible endoscope?
🔍 Key Findings
- Open transcholecystic cholangioscopy was feasible using a 3.8 mm disposable flexible endoscope in all 8 canine cadavers.
- Visualization was consistently achieved up to the junction of the hepatic ducts, common bile duct, and cystic duct.
- Advancement past the junction was limited by the endoscope diameter (3.8 mm) and anatomical flexure.
- The 1.9 mm flexible ureteroscope could visualize the entire biliary tree, including the major duodenal papilla, in a large dog (43.8 kg).
- Endoscopic tools (e.g., 3 Fr grasping forceps) could be passed through the working channel only after removing the irrigation line.
- Standard biopsy forceps were incompatible with the disposable endoscope's 1.2 mm working channel.
- Cadaver study showed no rupture, but clinical extrapolation is limited due to lack of diseased tissue.
- Disposable endoscope setup cost (~$6,100) was significantly lower than traditional endoscopy systems (~$75,000–100,000), improving accessibility.
Veterinary Surgery
7
2024
Feasibility of open cholangioscopy with disposable flexible endoscopes
2024-7-VS-chik-1
In Buote 2023 et al., on 3D printed cannulas, how did the number of instrument collisions compare before and after 3DPC use?
🔍 Key Findings
- Customized 3D printed cannulas (3DPCs) significantly reduced surgical time in feline cadaver models (125.6 vs. 95.2 min, p = 0.03).
- Use of 3DPCs resulted in a reduction in instrument collisions (6.8 vs. 2.6, p = 0.03).
- Cannula pullout complications decreased with 3DPCs (10 vs. 2.2 per procedure, p = 0.03).
- 3DPCs were designed at shorter lengths (3 cm), improving intra-abdominal working space in cats.
- No incisional or postoperative complications occurred in the two live feline cases.
- One 3DPC insufflation port broke intraoperatively; resolved by using a male luer lock connector in the next case.
- CO₂ leakage occurred from re-used silicone valves in 2 ports; emphasizing the need for durable valve design.
- Estimated cost per 3DPC was <$5.00, suggesting cost-effective customization for feline laparoscopy.
Veterinary Surgery
7
2023
3D printed cannulas for use in laparoscopic surgery in feline patients: A cadaveric study and case series
2023-7-VS-buote-2
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