🔍 Key Findings

• Modified closed anal sacculectomy resulted in a local recurrence rate of only 2.2%, substantially lower than prior reports (18–50%).
• Postoperative complications occurred in 31.9% of dogs; most (93%) were minor, with dehiscence being the most common.
• Mean survival time in deceased dogs was 521 days; median was 388 days.
• Surgical technique included complete en bloc excision of the sac and duct with sphincter reconstruction, aiming to reduce seeding risk.
• Only one major complication resulted in euthanasia due to infection and dehiscence.
• Histologic margins were complete in 44.7% of dogs; lymphatic invasion was present in 31.9%, and vascular in 8.5%.
• Adjunctive chemotherapy was administered in 34% of dogs (mostly carboplatin); not standardized due to retrospective design.
• Routine rectal exam was key to diagnosis in 57.4% of dogs with no clinical signs, underscoring the importance of screening.

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• Only 1 of 12 dogs (8.3%) cultured the same single organism (Staphylococcus schleiferi) at TECA and dehiscence sites.
• In 58.3% (7/12), none of the bacteria from TECA cultures were found at dehiscence.
• Staphylococcus spp. were isolated in 83.3% of dehiscence samples.
• Methicillin resistance was high among Staphylococcus isolates: 80% at dehiscence.
• Antibiotic susceptibility differed in 57% (4/7) of cases where the same bacteria were cultured at both time points.
• TECA cultures were not predictive of bacteria at incisional dehiscence.
• 75% of dogs healed with either medical or surgical management.

Recommendation: Repeat cultures at dehiscence to guide antibiotic therapy.

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Study population: 73 hips from 60 dogs undergoing cementless THR.
Methods evaluated:

• ACVD/ACOLL (acetabular circle on VD or OLL view)
• ALVD/ALOLL (acetabular line)
• FHCVD/FHCOLL/FHCCCHB (femoral head circle)

• Intraobserver repeatability and interobserver consistency were excellent for ACVD and ACOLL.
• FHC methods consistently underestimated actual cup size by 2.4–3.6 mm.
• AC and AL methods had low bias (±0.5 mm) and better predictive value.
• OA severity negatively affected the accuracy of all measurements (p < .05).
• Highest predictive accuracy was ~49% using ACVD with rounding down protocol.

🔍 Key Findings Summary

• Biomechanical study on 14 hindlimbs from Retrievers (cadaveric)
• Three stifle flexion angles tested: 125°, 135°, and 145°
• Contact Force Ratio (CFR) was significantly higher at 125° and 135° than at 145° (p < 0.001)
• Center of force shifted caudally with increasing flexion — especially in medial meniscus
• Lateral meniscus peak pressure was significantly higher at 125° than 145° (p = 0.049)
• Mean pressures on lateral meniscus decreased with extension, while medial meniscus pressure remained constant
• Relevance: Helps interpret meniscal load in early cruciate disease and in surgical modeling

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• Barbed suture gastropexy (BSG) significantly reduced surgical time compared with standard incisional gastropexy (SIG) when performed alone (53.3 vs 62.6 min, p = .03).
• Perioperative mortality was 5.79% (7/121) and did not differ between techniques (SIG 5/63 vs BSG 2/58; p = .28).
• No significant difference in perioperative or postoperative complication rates between BSG and SIG (p = .12).
• Recurrence of GDV or gastric dilatation without volvulus did not differ between groups, supporting comparable efficacy of the techniques.
• Postoperative gastrointestinal signs occurred in ~23% of dogs, with no difference between techniques (p = .33).
• BSG uses abrasion and a single continuous barbed suture without seromuscular incisions, simplifying the procedure.
• Study cohort included 121 dogs (BSG n = 58; SIG n = 63) treated surgically for GDV at a referral hospital.
• Overall conclusion: barbed suture gastropexy is a viable alternative to incisional gastropexy, offering shorter operative time with comparable outcomes and recurrence risk.

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• Craniolateral approach (CLA) exposed significantly more radial surface area than craniomedial approach (CMA) (19.4 cm² vs. 13.8 cm²; p = 0.01).
• Proximal width of exposure was greater in CLA, especially at 12.5% length (P2 level, p = 0.016), aiding plate placement.
• No significant difference in exposed bone length between approaches.
• CLA avoided major neurovascular structures, making dissection cleaner and safer proximally.
• CMA consistently encountered median nerve/artery/vein, complicating proximal exposure.
• CLA allowed better access to proximal radius for locking plate application, which may benefit MIPO techniques.
• CLA also enables ulna fixation via the same incision, whereas CMA requires a separate skin incision.
• Anatomical tilt of the proximal cranial surface favored CLA, requiring less plate contouring than CMA for proper fit.

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• Open face version was significantly greater than truncated face version by 14°–22° (p <.001).
• Open face version increased linearly with inclination and pelvic extension, while truncated face version remained largely stable.
• Truncated face version is an unreliable surrogate for open face version.
• Accurate interpretation of cup version should include both truncated face version and inclination.
• Canine 3D pelvic model and CT-based simulation used for all measurements.

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Sample: 201 lymphadenectomies in 163 dogs.
Intraoperative techniques:

• Unassisted: 36%
• Methylene blue (MB): 24%
• Gamma probe + MB (γ-MB): 40%

Complication rate: 7.5% overall (93% uncomplicated)

• 80% were mild, 20% moderate; no severe complications
• Most common = seroma (2.5%), lymphoedema (1.5%)

Risk factors (via decision tree model):

• Surgical time > 21.5 min
• Lymph node site = mandibular or retropharyngeal

No significant difference in complication rate based on:

• Guidance technique (p = .255)
• LN palpability, number removed, or LN size

Clinical implication: Peripheral SLN excision is safe regardless of intraoperative technique; certain sites and durations carry slightly higher risk.

🔍 Key Findings

• Minimally invasive repair of acetabular fractures using precontoured plates on 3D-printed models is feasible and technically reproducible in dogs.
• All cadavers had fracture gaps <2 mm and step defects <1 mm, indicating accurate reduction.
• Sciatic nerve injury was minimal or absent in all cases, supporting potential neuroprotection from indirect approaches.
• Pelvic angulation was maintained <5°, confirming preservation of alignment post-reduction.
• Surgical time averaged ~46 minutes in cadavers for both approaches and repair.
• Clinical case showed good radiographic healing by 8 weeks and full union by 3 months, with early weight-bearing post-op.
• Use of locking screws improved reduction fidelity, particularly across a broad plate span.
• 3D printing accelerated surgical planning, though its necessity remains debated due to the availability and cost concerns.

🔍 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.