🔍 Key Findings

• Study compared 606 dogs (English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs) undergoing partial staphylectomy via CO₂ laser, bipolar vessel sealing device (BVSD), or conventional incision.
• Mortality rate: 4.0% (24/606).
• BVSD was associated with significantly increased perioperative mortality compared to other methods (OR = 6.0, 95% CI: 1.3–28.4, p = .023).
• High-grade laryngeal collapse (stage II or III) independently increased mortality risk (OR = 4.6, 95% CI: 1.8–11.8, p = .002).
• No difference in mortality between CO₂ laser and conventional incision techniques.
• CO₂ laser and conventional techniques had similar complication rates.

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• Routine follow-up radiographs after MPL surgery influenced management in only 3% of asymptomatic cases.
• Isolated radiographic abnormalities were rare (3.3%) and even less likely to alter treatment unless accompanied by clinical concerns.
• Dogs with both radiographic changes and clinical/owner concerns had 32× higher odds of a management change (OR 32.16, P < .001).
• Lameness, NSAID use, or prior unplanned visits significantly increased the odds of altered post-op plans.
• Owner-reported concerns alone led to a change in only 1.6% of cases without corroborating clinical findings.
• Radiographic follow-up was deemed unnecessary in dogs without owner concerns or abnormal physical findings.
• Hands-on clinical exam remains critical, though video-based rechecks may aid triage in uncomplicated cases.
• The study supports selective radiographic follow-up, reducing unnecessary imaging, stress, and clinician workload.

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• Bone-to-tendon plate fixation allowed successful stabilization of a highly comminuted calcaneus fracture in a dog with fragments too small for traditional fixation.
• The plate was sutured to the common calcaneal tendon using a figure-of-8 pattern, bypassing the need for screw fixation into small proximal fragments.
• Radiographic union was achieved by 17 weeks, though considered delayed, with the dog returning to normal function by 36 weeks post-op.
• A second surgery was required to replace the tendon-anchored plate with a calcaneus-only plate due to skin ulceration and implant prominence.
• Implant-associated infection was suspected; cultures confirmed Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, managed with doxycycline and clindamycin.
• Use of human placental matrix (hPM) and both autogenous and allogenic bone grafts supported healing, though their specific contribution remains uncertain.
• Postoperative complications included delayed union and skin ulceration, emphasizing challenges of implant design and soft tissue management.
• This is the first report of using a bone-to-tendon plate for a calcaneus fracture in dogs and demonstrates its potential in cases where traditional methods are not viable.

🔍 Key Findings

• Plate–Pin TTT fixation resolved MPL in 64/65 stifles with low recurrence (1.5%) and good lameness outcomes postoperatively.
• Complication rate was 21.5% (14/65 stifles), mostly minor (57%); major issues included pin migration, fracture, or capsular failure.
• Pin-related issues accounted for 8 of 20 total complications, highlighting implant refinement is needed.
• No avulsions, TT fixation failures, or luxation recurrence occurred in cases where surgical technique was followed precisely.
• Surgical deviations increased complication risk 11.3× (p < 0.05), suggesting adherence to protocol is critical.
• Single-session bilateral MPL surgery had comparable complication rate (3/20) to unilateral surgery (11/45).
• Screw breakage occurred in 3 cases, suggesting at least 3 screws may be needed for secure TT fixation.
• Authors suggest temporary pin fixation and later removal may reduce complications, though prospective studies are needed.

🔍 Key Findings Summary

• Retrospective study of 33 fractures in 31 cats with Salter–Harris I or II distal femoral fractures
• Used 1 intramedullary Steinmann pin + 1 laterally placed antirotational pin
• 96.9% achieved full functional outcome at mid-term follow-up
• No implant migration or removal required
• Minor complications: 2 seromas; Major: 3 (patellar luxation [2], osteomyelitis [1])
• Growth plate remained open in 27.3% of cases at 6–8 weeks post-op

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• Leakage pressure was not significantly different between unidirectional barbed suture (UBS) and conventional (C) suture groups (p = .236).
• UBS group had a 28% lower median leakage pressure than the C group (8.6 mmHg vs. 11.7 mmHg), suggesting higher biological risk of leakage.
• UBS significantly reduced suturing time (median 12.7 vs. 17.3 minutes; p < .0002).
• Fewer suture bites were needed in the UBS group (median 14 vs. 19; p = .012).
• No suture breakage or urethral narrowing occurred in either group.
• Leakage site distribution (ventral vs lateral) was similar between groups; no dorsal leaks noted.
• Leakage occurred as low as 5 mmHg in UBS group, indicating potential for postoperative extravasation.
• UBS may aid intracorporeal suturing in minimally invasive prostatectomy, but catheterization remains necessary postoperatively.

🔍 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.

🔍 Key Findings

• 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.

🔍 Key Findings

Study population: 21 dogs with portocaval extrahepatic portosystemic shunts (EHPSS)
Surgical approach: 67% (14/21) underwent ameroid constrictor placement
Perioperative complications: 4 dogs (19%), including seizures (n = 2), vomiting, and abdominal effusion
Perioperative mortality: 1 dog (5%)
Postoperative clinical outcome:

• Good to excellent outcome: 81% (17/21)
• Median follow-up: 6 months (range 3–43)

Persistence of shunting (CT or US): 56% (9/16 evaluated)
Dogs with persistent shunting: 67% still had good to excellent clinical outcome
Congenital portocaval shunts may have more favorable outcomes than previously reported

🔍 Key Findings

• Traumatic pulmonary pseudocysts (TPP) were diagnosed in 11 patients (9 dogs, 2 cats) using CT after blunt trauma.
• TPPs were identified on radiographs in 64% of cases that were CT-confirmed, highlighting the superior sensitivity of CT.
• Most cases (7/10) were managed conservatively, with complete recovery and no TPP-related mortality.
• Thoracic surgery (lung lobectomy) was performed in 3 dogs, due to persistent pneumothorax or large TPP with perceived risk of complications.
• All pneumothorax cases were managed with thoracostomy tubes, and chest drains were used in 73% of cases.
• Pneumothorax was present in 100% of patients, often bilateral, and pulmonary contusions were reported in 73%.
• One cat was euthanized due to unrelated maxillofacial trauma; no deaths were attributed to TPP itself.
• Long-term follow-up (median 768 days) revealed only 1 case with possible TPP-related pneumonia; others had no complications.