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In Buote 2023 et al., on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in cats, what was the mean percentage of stomach weight resected in the cadaveric LVSG procedures?
🔍 Key Findings
- LVSG was feasible in 9/10 feline cadavers and both live cats, with no intra- or postoperative complications in live cases.
- Two cadavers developed suspected stenosis due to staple lines too close to the lesser curvature; avoided with orogastric tube placement in later cases.
- No evidence of gastric leakage in any cadavers (8/10 tested) or live patients after methylene blue leak tests.
- Mean surgical time was ~110 min cadavers / 115 min live, and 27.6% of stomach mass was resected.
- Both live cats recovered uneventfully, lost 21–24% body weight over 3 months, and had no GI complications at 6-month follow-up.
- Orogastric tube and tension on the greater curvature were critical to avoid staple line misplacement or stenosis.
- No oversew of the staple line was needed, and unreinforced staples showed no leakage in live patients.
- Future studies needed to assess metabolic outcomes and ideal staple sizing and closure techniques.
Veterinary Surgery
6
2023
Laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy in felines: A cadaveric feasibility study and experimental case series in two cats
2023-6-VS-buote2-3
In Story 2024 et al., on eTPA osteotomy comparison, which group demonstrated **tibial shortening** as an outcome?
🔍 Key Findings
- Population: 16 dogs (27 tibias), TPA >34°
- Techniques analyzed:
- Group A: CBLO + CCWO
- Group B: TPLO + CCWO
- Group C: mCCWO
- Group D: PTNWO
- Outcomes:
- All groups achieved post-correction TPA < 14°.
- Group A: Slight over-correction (mean TPA 10.47°); greatest mechanical axis shift.
- Group B: Tibial shortening (~0.58%); least mechanical axis shift.
- Group C: Lowest post-correction TPA (mean 4.76°); under-correction.
- Group D: High accuracy, minimal shortening (mean 7.09° post).
- Statistical Significance:
- Significant differences in tibial length change and mCrDTA (mechanical axis shift) between groups (p <.05).
- TPA correction accuracy: Group A (1.02), B (0.95), C (0.89), D (0.98).
Veterinary Surgery
1
2024
Morphologic impact of four surgical techniques to correct excessive tibial plateau angle in dogs: A theoretical radiographic analysis
2024-1-VS-story-2
In Knudsen 2024 et al., on clinical application, what was the negative predictive value of CTA during second reading for experienced observers?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- Study Design: Prospective case series of 52 scans from 44 dogs with CCL injury.
- Main Technique: 16-slice CTA; evaluated by 3 observers with varying experience; validated against surgical mini-medial arthrotomy findings.
- Diagnostic Metrics (Reading 2):
- Sensitivity: 1.00 (Observers 1 & 2), 0.93 (Observer 3)
- Specificity: 0.78–0.91
- Positive Likelihood Ratio: Up to 10.71
- Negative Likelihood Ratio: As low as 0.08
- Accuracy: 90%+ for all in Reading 2
- Observer Effect: Significant improvement between first and second reading for less experienced observers (p < 0.05); learning curve evident.
- Meniscal lesions found:
- 9/12 in suspected late meniscal injury cases
- 19/40 in newly diagnosed CCL cases
- Most common = bucket handle tears
- Conclusion: Multidetector CTA is a clinically useful, non-invasive tool for identifying medial meniscal lesions in dogs with CCL disease.
Veterinary Surgery
1
2024
Diagnosis of medial meniscal lesions in the canine stifle using multidetector computed tomographic positive-contrast arthrography
2024-1-VS-knudsen-4
In Nicetto 2024 et al., what was the success rate of patellar luxation correction using TRP?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- 48 dogs (60 stifles) underwent custom 3D-printed TRP implantation for patellar luxation
- 24 treated with TRP alone; 36 with additional procedures (e.g., DFO, TTT)
- Success rate: 59/60 corrected patellar tracking
- Functional outcome: 57/60 full function, 2 acceptable, 1 unacceptable
- Complication rate: 3 total (2 minor, 1 major recurrence)
- TRP spares cartilage unlike trochleoplasty, offering implant-based ridge augmentation
- No implant loosening or infection observed
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology
2
2024
Trochlear Ridge Prostheses for Reshaping Femoral Trochlear Ridges in Dogs with Patellar Luxation
2024-2-VCOT-nicetto-1
In Thompson 2024 et al., on cyanoacrylate enterotomy sealants, what is the suggested clinical implication of adding cyanoacrylate to a handsewn enterotomy repair?
🔍 Key Findings
- Highest initial leak pressure (ILP) observed in the handsewn + cyanoacrylate (HS + CE) group: 83.3 ± 4.6 mmHg (p < .001 vs. others).
- Lowest ILP: cyanoacrylate-only group (CE): 18.6 ± 3.5 mmHg.
- No significant MIP difference between handsewn (HSE) and HS + CE groups (p = .19); CE had significantly lower MIP (22.7 mmHg).
- Leak location:
- HSE: 60% from suture holes
- CE: 100% from incisional line
- HS + CE: 60% from incisional line, 40% from suture holes
- Authors conclude cyanoacrylate augmentation significantly increases ILP and could reduce enterotomy leakage risk.
Veterinary Surgery
2
2024
Effects of cyanoacrylate on leakage pressures of cooled canine cadaveric jejunal enterotomies
2024-2-VS-thompson-5
In Mullins 2023 et al., on thoracolumbar pin placement, which of the following best explains the design advantage of 3DPGs?
🔍 Key Findings
- Both free-hand probing (FHP) and 3D-printed guides (3DPG) enabled accurate spinal pin placement, with 87.5% vs 96.4% of pins graded as optimal (Grade I).
- 3DPGs had fewer intraoperative deviations (0/56 pins) compared to 6/56 with the FHP technique.
- No pins using either method fully breached the medial vertebral canal (Grade IIb) — a critical safety outcome.
- Pins placed using 3DPGs required less time overall (mean 2.6 min) than FHP (mean 4.5 min).
- FHP required specific experience and has a learning curve, whereas 3DPG use requires CAD software and 3D printing access.
- FHP had more lateral canal violations (Grade IIIa: 4/56 vs 0/56 for 3DPG), suggesting slightly less precision.
- Both techniques were safe, and all deviations were recognized and corrected intraoperatively.
- 3DPGs may offer practical advantages in clinical settings lacking surgical expertise, while FHP allows immediate intervention without 3D printing delay.
Veterinary Surgery
5
2023
Accuracy of pin placement in the canine thoracolumbar spine using a free-hand probing technique versus 3D-printed patient-specific drill guides: An ex-vivo study
2023-5-VS-mullins-5
In Cortina 2023 et al., on modified TTT outcomes for MPL in dogs, what was the owner-reported satisfaction rate from long-term follow-up surveys?
🔍 Key Findings
- m-TTT yielded a low overall major complication rate (4.3%) and minor complication rate of 15%, consistent with or better than previous techniques.
- Patellar reluxation occurred in only 4.3% of stifles, with high-grade reluxation seen in just 0.6% of cases—lower than the 12.4–21% range reported for other techniques.
- Implant migration rate was 3.7%, lower than previously reported for smooth pin fixation (7.7–24.6%).
- Use of a tension band with single Steinmann and Kirschner wire reduced stress risers and fixation failure, supporting better stability.
- Tibial tuberosity fracture occurred in only 1.3% of cases, lower than the 1–6% seen in other reports.
- All long-term major complications (1.3%) were related to pin migration, but were easily resolved.
- Radiographic follow-up confirmed complete bone healing in all examined cases, even up to 9 years postoperatively.
- Owner satisfaction was 100%, and 95% rated quality of life as good to excellent based on CBPI surveys.
Veterinary Surgery
5
2023
Outcomes and complications of a modified tibial tuberosity transposition technique in the treatment of medial patellar luxation in dogs
2023-5-VS-cortina-5
In Azuma 2024 et al., on 3D vs 2D laparoscopy, which surgical step showed significantly reduced time using 3D visualization?
🔍 Key Findings
- 3D laparoscopy significantly reduced time to first endoclip placement compared to 2D (median 76 vs. 238 seconds, p = .016).
- Total surgical time was not significantly different between 3D and 2D groups.
- No differences were observed in intraoperative complications such as cystic duct injury, clip dislodgment, or gallbladder perforation.
- Cystic duct stump length was comparable between groups (median 2.5 mm).
- Liver parenchyma attachment severity did not differ significantly between 2D and 3D groups.
- All procedures were performed by an experienced surgeon, potentially reducing the benefit seen with 3D visualization.
- No conversions to open surgery occurred, and no intraoperative complications were reported.
- The study suggests 3D laparoscopy may aid less experienced surgeons due to enhanced depth perception.
Veterinary Surgery
4
2024
Three-dimensional versus two-dimensional laparoscopy for cholecystectomy in a canine cadaveric study
2024-4-VS-azuma-1
In Shetler 2022 et al., on radial head OCD, what feature characterized the OCD lesions arthroscopically?
🔍 Key Findings
- Bilateral radial head OCD lesions were identified in a 6-month-old English Bulldog with elbow lameness.
- Medial arthroscopic portals allowed only partial visualization of radial head lesions, insufficient for treatment.
- Lateral arthroscopy portals provided excellent access for fragment removal and abrasion arthroplasty.
- Histopathology confirmed OCD, showing cartilage degeneration and retained cartilaginous cores.
- Dog showed complete resolution of lameness and no elbow pain at 5 months post-op.
- Lesions were caudolateral on the radial head, with discoid elevation of cartilage and clefts.
- Lateral approach avoids major neurovascular structures, reducing iatrogenic risk.
- The authors suggest lateral elbow arthroscopy may have broader indications, including for medial compartment disease or synovial biopsies.
Veterinary Surgery
8
2022
The use of lateral arthroscopy portals for the management of bilateral osteochondritis dissecans of the radial head in an English bulldog
2022-8-VS-shetler-3
In Knudsen 2024 et al., on CTA diagnostic accuracy, what was the combined sensitivity and specificity range in the second reading?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- Study Design: Prospective case series of 52 scans from 44 dogs with CCL injury.
- Main Technique: 16-slice CTA; evaluated by 3 observers with varying experience; validated against surgical mini-medial arthrotomy findings.
- Diagnostic Metrics (Reading 2):
- Sensitivity: 1.00 (Observers 1 & 2), 0.93 (Observer 3)
- Specificity: 0.78–0.91
- Positive Likelihood Ratio: Up to 10.71
- Negative Likelihood Ratio: As low as 0.08
- Accuracy: 90%+ for all in Reading 2
- Observer Effect: Significant improvement between first and second reading for less experienced observers (p < 0.05); learning curve evident.
- Meniscal lesions found:
- 9/12 in suspected late meniscal injury cases
- 19/40 in newly diagnosed CCL cases
- Most common = bucket handle tears
- Conclusion: Multidetector CTA is a clinically useful, non-invasive tool for identifying medial meniscal lesions in dogs with CCL disease.
Veterinary Surgery
1
2024
Diagnosis of medial meniscal lesions in the canine stifle using multidetector computed tomographic positive-contrast arthrography
2024-1-VS-knudsen-1
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