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• 20 cats with pelvic fractures treated with SOP plates and cortical screws
• Full function reported in all patients per FMPI follow-up
• Screw loosening in 3/20 SOP cases; implant removal in 3 cats
• Median sacral index decrease at follow-up: 5.7%; mostly mild narrowing
• Complications: 5 major (3 SOP removals, 2 trochanter osteotomy issues); 20 minor
• SOP plate shown feasible even in challenging configurations; good functional outcomes

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• Ala vestibuloplasty significantly reduced normalized pulmonary transit time (nPTT) (mean 5.43 → 3.89 sec; p <.001), suggesting improved cardiopulmonary function.
• Clinical respiratory signs improved, including reduced snoring, sneezing, nasal discharge, and open-mouth breathing (all p <.01).
• Activity tolerance increased, with less dyspnea during activity and longer time to onset of dyspnea (p <.005).
• Paradoxical sternal motion resolved in all affected cats after surgery.
• Hiatal hernias resolved in 75% of affected cats on follow-up CT.
• No serious complications occurred, with only mild, self-limiting epistaxis and hypersalivation in a few cases.
• Aberrant turbinates were detected on CT in all cats, though only 1 showed obstructive CATs endoscopically.
• Total clinical severity scores improved significantly postoperatively (median reduction of 30 points; p <.001).

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• LVSG was successfully performed in 9/10 cadavers and both live cats, demonstrating procedural feasibility.
• Mean stomach resected was 27.6% of total weight in cadavers, with no leaks in 8/8 tested or either live patient.
• Mean surgical time: 110.4 min (cadavers) and 115 min (live cats); no intra- or postoperative complications observed.
• Stenosis near the incisura occurred in 2 cadavers; attributed to staple placement too close to the lesser curvature.
• 3D printed cannulas (3DPCs) improved ergonomics and were used in 6/10 cadavers and both live procedures.
• Live cats lost 21–24% body weight over 3 months, with full return to pre-surgical BCS and no GI complications.
• Orogastric tube and proper tensioning were critical in preventing gastric stenosis during staple placement.
• No reinforcement or oversew was used on the staple line; TriStaple cartridges provided reliable closure.

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• Both lateral and ventral approaches reliably permitted CCA isolation and ligation at the level of the MRLN, with or without concurrent lymphadenectomy; bilateral temporary ligation was successful in all 12 cadavers.
• The CCA was consistently dorsomedial to the MRLN, while the MRLN was medial to the caudodorsal mandibular salivary gland (MSG), providing reproducible landmarks for surgical orientation.
• Concurrent lymphadenectomy can be incorporated into the same surgical approach, permitting removal of the mandibular and medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes while gaining access to the CCA.
• Brachycephalic dogs had a significantly deeper CCA from the lateral approach than the ventral approach (44.8 ± 12.8 vs 29.3 ± 8.3 mm; p = .02), which may influence approach selection.
• No gross vascular trauma occurred after temporary CCA ligation, although careful dissection was required to avoid the adjacent vagosympathetic trunk.
• One inadvertent mandibular salivary gland capsular disruption occurred during a lateral approach without lymphadenectomy; Figure 2 demonstrates this complication and the close relationship of the MRLN, CCA, and vagosympathetic trunk.
• CCA ligation was performed at the cranial two-thirds of the MRLN, caudal to the internal carotid branching, placing the operative site near the carotid sinus and raising potential concerns for bradycardia and hypotension in live patients.
• Clinical efficacy remains unproven because this was a CT/cadaveric study; the authors specifically recommend in vivo evaluation of hemorrhage control, hemodynamic effects, and procedural complications.

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• PCCLm resulted in significantly fewer postoperative lower urinary tract signs compared to OC (13.0% vs 60.9%, p <.001).
• Incomplete urolith removal was not significantly different between PCCLm and OC (11.4% vs 20%, p = .112).
• PCCLm had significantly shorter anesthesia times than OC when no concurrent procedures were performed (97.5 vs 120 min, p < .001).
• Surgical site infection/inflammation (SSII) rates were low and not significantly different between groups (4.5% PCCLm vs 1.8% OC).
• Dogs undergoing PCCLm were more frequently discharged same-day (84.7% vs 0% in OC), reflecting faster recovery.
• PCCLm had higher intraoperative complication rates (22.1% vs 3.4%), mostly due to incision extension or conversions.
• Time to additional surgery for urolith recurrence was longer in PCCLm dogs (24 vs 11.5 months, p = .004).
• Calcium oxalate uroliths were more prevalent in PCCLm cases, while OC had more struvite or mixed types.

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• Locking plates (except ALPS-5) withstood significantly more cycles before failure than nonlocking DCP constructs.
• ALPS-6.5, LCP, and FIXIN plates endured higher loads and resisted displacement better than DCP and ALPS-5.
• ALPS-5 plates showed lower bending stiffness than all other constructs (P < .05).
• DCP constructs failed due to screw loosening, seen in all specimens.
• Locking constructs failed by bone slicing, affecting 100% of specimens.
• Catastrophic implant failure (fracture or plastic deformation) occurred only in ALPS-5 group.
• Plate size and screw-plate interface both influence resistance to cyclic loading in feline ilial fracture repair.
• Locking plates are preferable for reducing screw pullout, but plate strength (e.g., cross-section) must match loading forces.

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Increased risk with gonadectomy:

• Pooled OR for CrCLD:
  • Females: 2.29 (95% CI: 1.77–2.95)
  • Males: 2.12 (95% CI: 1.67–2.69)

Early gonadectomy (≤1 year) further increased risk:

• OR vs >1 year:
  • Females: 3.39
  • Males: 3.13

Late gonadectomy (>1 year) had no significant difference vs intact dogs.

Breed-specific findings:

• Female Labradors: No increased CrCLD risk from gonadectomy (OR = 1.19; 95% CI: 0.54–2.64)
• Male Labradors: Increased risk persisted (OR = 2.13; 95% CI: 1.53–2.98)

Study type: Systematic review + meta-analysis of 24 observational studies (n = 1.85 million dogs)

🔍 Key Findings

• All dogs (11/11) showed improved radiohumeral articulation postoperatively, confirmed arthroscopically.
• Median shortening: radioulnar (3.2 mm), humeroradial (1.8 mm), humeroulnar (1.2 mm).
• Median lameness score improved from 2/4 to 1/4 by final follow-up.
• Bone healing achieved in a median of 8 weeks (range: 4–14 weeks).
• No major complications; minor issues included 1 screw loosening and 1 superficial infection.
• Subjective function was graded full in 4 dogs, acceptable in 7.
• Arthroscopy enabled accurate dynamic joint assessment, preferred over static radiographs.
• Use of both orthopedic wire and plating provided secure fixation and improved outcomes.

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• Dogs with W-shaped tracheal collapse (WTC) had significantly more stridor and labored breathing preoperatively than those with traditional collapse (TTC) (p < .0001 and p = .0419).
• WTC dogs were 12.1× more likely to require preoperative oxygen support than TTC dogs.
• All dogs (TTC and WTC) survived to discharge after CETP placement; no intraoperative deaths occurred.
• Postoperative laryngeal paralysis occurred in 5 dogs (7.2%), with similar rates between TTC and WTC groups.
• Recurrent tracheal collapse occurred in 3 dogs (1 TTC, 2 WTC), all requiring additional stenting.
• 36-month survival was 75.7% (TTC) and 90.9% (WTC), not statistically different.
• Multivariate analysis showed Yorkshire Terriers (HR = 19.3) and older age (HR = 1.35 per year) were significantly associated with reduced survival.
• CETP was safe and effective for WTC, despite more severe preoperative signs, offering a viable alternative to stenting.

🔍 Key Findings

• CT localization of liver masses was more accurate by division (88%) than by lobe (74.3%)
• Inter-radiologist agreement was excellent for division (kappa up to 0.885) and only moderate–good for lobe
• Quadrate and right lateral lobes had significantly lower localization accuracy compared to left lateral or medial lobes
• CT localization of the left division was most accurate (90.1%) compared to central (77.1%) and right (88.3%)
• Portal and hepatic venous phases were equally helpful for localization (each ~30–38% usefulness)
• No significant associations found between histopathologic diagnosis and localization accuracy
• Lobe-level CT localization should be interpreted with caution, especially for the quadrate and right lateral lobes
• Radiologist experience likely influenced accuracy, with the most experienced radiologist performing best