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In Peycke 2022 et al., on CBLO in immature dogs, what was a **benefit of using K-wires** for tibial apophysis stabilization in CBLO?
🔍 Key Findings
- CBLO was effective for stifle stabilization in skeletally immature dogs with CrCL injuries, avoiding disruption of proximal tibial growth plates.
- Radiographic union of the osteotomy occurred in a mean of 6 weeks (range: 4–8 weeks), indicating rapid bone healing.
- Full limb function was restored in all cases by long-term follow-up (mean 23 months), including dogs with initial complications.
- Two dogs developed 19° valgus deformities due to screw interference with the proximal tibial physis; both were corrected surgically with return to function.
- One dog developed 10° recurvatum due to over-rotation of the tibial plateau, but retained full function without revision.
- CCS (countersink compression screw) caused early apophyseal closure in older dogs but had no adverse clinical effects.
- In contrast, K-wire or plate-only fixation preserved open apophysis, suggesting implant choice may influence growth.
- No meniscal injuries were observed, and all CrCL injuries were managed arthroscopically — 6 complete, 6 partial, 4 avulsions.
Veterinary Surgery
3
2022
Center of rotation of angulation-based leveling osteotomy for stifle stabilization in skeletally immature dogs
2022-3-VS-peycke-4
In Kuvaldina 2023 et al., on axillary lymph node excision, which of the following tools was essential for minimally invasive access to the axillary region?
🔍 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.
Veterinary Surgery
6
2023
Development of a minimally invasive endoscopic technique for excisional biopsy of the axillary lymph nodes in dogs
2023-6-vs-kuvaldina-1
In Von Pfeil 2024 et al., on acute ulnar shortening in dogs, which imaging modality was emphasized as superior for dynamic assessment of joint congruity?
🔍 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.
Veterinary Surgery
3
2024
Outcomes of 11 dogs with short radius syndrome treated with acute arthroscopically assisted ulnar shortening
2024-3-VS-pfeil-2
In Seger 2026 et al., on gossypiboma outcomes, what was the most common surgical procedure leading to gossypiboma formation?
🔍 Key Findings
- Intra-abdominal gossypibomas were most common, with 20/21 cases located within the abdominal cavity.
- Most cases (11/21) resulted from ovariohysterectomy, highlighting this as a common inciting surgery.
- Time to presentation varied, with median of 13.5 days and signs like pyrexia, abdominal pain, and anorexia being common.
- Only 4/21 cases had perioperative sponge counts reported, indicating poor compliance with surgical safety protocols.
- Radiographic indicators were often absent, complicating imaging-based detection.
- Urgent reoperation was needed in nearly half (10/21) of the animals, emphasizing the acute presentation and need for rapid surgical intervention.
- Postoperative complications occurred in 4/21 animals, including sepsis, SIRS, and incontinence; 2 did not survive to discharge.
- Overall prognosis was favorable, with 19/21 animals surviving to discharge and 15 reported as doing well at 2-week follow-up.
Veterinary Surgery
1
2026
Presentation, diagnosis, and management of gossypibomas in veterinary specialty hospitals: A multi-institutional study of 21 cases
2026-1-vs-seger-1
In Gleason 2023 et al., on ala vestibuloplasty in cats, what cardiopulmonary parameter showed significant improvement postoperatively?
🔍 Key Findings
- 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).
Veterinary Surgery
4
2023
Ala vestibuloplasty improves cardiopulmonary and activity‐related parameters in brachycephalic cats
2023-4-VS-gleason-1
In Buote 2023 et al., on laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy (LVSG), on LVSG, what was the outcome of the live feline procedures at 3-month follow-up?
🔍 Key Findings
- 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.
Veterinary Surgery
7
2023
Laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy in felines: A cadaveric feasibility study and experimental case series in two cats
2023-7-VS-buote2-5
In Clayton 2026 et al., on feline bandage complications, which injury location had the highest proportion of bandage-associated complications?
🔍 Key Findings
- Bandage-associated complications occurred in 68.4% of cats (104/152) following clean orthopaedic procedures, highlighting the high risk of postoperative coaptation complications in feline patients.
- Most complications were mild (64.4%), while 32.7% were moderate and 2.9% severe, indicating that although common, severe outcomes are relatively rare.
- Use of a splint significantly increased complication severity, with splinted cats 3.42× more likely to develop moderate or severe complications (p = 0.012).
- Complication incidence was not significantly influenced by bandage duration, limb involved, injury location, or professional role of the bandage applier.
- The most common complications were soiled/wet bandages (34.6%), skin irritation (31.7%), bandage slippage (30.8%), pressure sores (29.8%), chewing (20.2%), and toe swelling (19.2%).
- Distal pelvic limb injuries (tarsus and distal) showed the highest proportion of complications (81.5%), suggesting distal limb bandaging in cats carries greater risk.
- Bandages were most commonly applied after osteosynthesis procedures, but procedure type was not associated with complication occurrence (p = 0.720).
- Findings support cautious use of postoperative bandaging in cats, particularly splinted bandages, and emphasize vigilant monitoring and careful case selection.
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology
2
2026
Incidence of Bandage-Associated Complications in Cats following Clean Orthopaedic Procedures: A Retrospective Study of 152 Cases
2026-2-vcot-clayton-4
In Fidelis 2025 et al., on suture eyelet geometry, which anchor showed the **least reduction in suture strength** compared to a smooth eyebolt reference?
🔍 Key Findings
- Raised eyelets caused more suture mid-section failures than embedded eyelets, suggesting wear or cutting against the anchor.
- No significant effect of cyclic loading on failure load (Fmax) was found for any anchor group.
- Anika anchor showed the least reduction in suture strength relative to the reference (eyebolt screw), indicating a favorable design.
- All sutures failed via suture breakage, not anchor pullout, indicating suture fatigue was the primary failure mode.
- Sutures in raised eyelets more often failed at the mid-section, while those in embedded eyelets failed at the knot.
- IMEX and Jorvet anchors showed significantly reduced Fmax compared to eyebolt screws.
- Loading direction and anchor design likely affect wear and ultimate failure, particularly in dynamic in vivo conditions.
- Future designs should aim for embedded, smooth eyelets that can accommodate larger suture sizes without increasing wear.
Veterinary Surgery
6
2025
Effect of suture anchor type, eyelet configuration, and loading condition on suture failure: An in vitro study
2025-6-VS-fidelis-1
In Billas 2022 et al., on SSI risk after limb amputation, what was the SSI incidence following clean limb amputation procedures?
🔍 Key Findings
- 12.5% overall incidence of SSI after limb amputation, and 10.9% for clean procedures.
- Bipolar vessel sealing device use for muscle transection significantly increased SSI risk (OR 2.5; P = .023).
- Monopolar electrosurgery and sharp transection were not associated with increased SSI risk.
- Non-clean wound classification increased SSI odds (OR 8.2; P = .003).
- Amputation for infection (OR 5.7) or trauma (OR 4.5) significantly increased SSI risk compared to neoplasia.
- Preoperative infections at distant sites did not significantly increase SSI risk.
- Neither surgery/anesthesia duration, hypothermia, hypotension, nor skin closure method significantly affected SSI risk.
- Study supports avoiding bipolar sealing devices for muscle transection in limb amputations to reduce SSI risk.
Veterinary Surgery
3
2022
Incidence of and risk factors for surgical site infection following canine limb amputation
2022-3-VS-billas-2
In Farrell 2022 et al., on checklist reliability in OVH simulation, what was the main benefit of using digital recordings for student performance assessment?
🔍 Key Findings
- 39 of 40 checklist items for simulated OVH surgical assessment had good content validity (CVI = 0.81)
- Only 1 of 6 items from the OSATS GRS (respect for tissue) met inclusion criteria (CVI = 0.80)
- Checklist showed strong reliability (G-coefficient = 0.85) for moderate-stakes exams
- Modified OSATS GRS showed acceptable reliability (G-coefficient = 0.79)
- Two raters needed for acceptable reliability in high-stakes exams when using the checklist
- Minimal interrater bias found; variance largely due to interaction among student, rater, and item
- Digital recordings were a reliable method of evaluating surgical performance
- Study supports using checklist over OSATS GRS for assessing preclinical students on simulated models
Veterinary Surgery
5
2022
Evaluating validity evidence for 2 instruments developed to assess students' surgical skills in a simulated environment
2022-5-VS-farrell-5
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