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In Dobberstein 2022 et al., on NSAID ulcer repair, which of the following was a significant predictor or trend for postoperative mortality?
🔍 Key Findings
- Primary repair of NSAID-associated full-thickness gastroduodenal ulcers was successful in 73% (8/11) of cases.
- NSAID overdose, concurrent corticosteroid use, or extended duration were identified in 9/11 dogs and were major contributors to ulceration.
- All perforations were in the pylorus or proximal duodenum, locations suitable for primary closure.
- No significant association between ulcer size or location and postoperative survival.
- Preoperative hyperlactatemia trended toward increased mortality (P = .0544; OR 2.045).
- Postoperative vasopressor use was linked with a 9-fold increased risk of mortality (P = .0545).
- Dehiscence was rare, suspected in only 1 of 11 cases, indicating that primary repair is structurally sound in selected cases.
- Median follow-up of 444 days showed long-term survival was achievable post-primary repair.
Veterinary Surgery
7
2022
Primary repair of nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug‐associated full thickness gastrointestinal ulcers in 11 dogs
2022-7-VS-dobberstein-3
In Adams 2024 et al., on canine tibial plateau fractures, what surgical construct was used for the medial TPF in Case 3?
🔍 Key Findings
- Tibial plateau fractures (TPF) are rare in dogs, but can be surgically stabilized with good outcomes even in complex trauma cases.
- Lateral TPFs (Unger type 41-B1) were approached via caudolateral arthrotomy, with elevation of the lateral meniscus for visualization and use of lag screws and K-wires for fixation.
- Medial TPF (Unger type 41-B2) was addressed via medial parapatellar approach using K-wires and a figure-of-eight tension band.
- One minor complication occurred: implant yield at 2 weeks in a case with a concurrent fibular fracture, resulting in a 0.8 mm step defect.
- No major complications were recorded, and all dogs achieved clinical union with full function by 8–10 weeks.
- Long-term owner-reported outcomes (LOAD scores) were excellent (5/52), indicating minimal osteoarthritis or chronic pain.
- Concurrent fibular fractures may increase risk of implant failure and should influence implant selection (e.g., considering buttress plating).
- Arthroscopic-assisted techniques may be applicable in select cases, but open reduction was preferred due to fragment displacement or concurrent injuries.
Veterinary Surgery
6
2024
Prospective evaluation of the surgical stabilization and outcome of canine tibial plateau fractures in three cases
2024-6-VS-adams-1
In Adair 2023 et al., on urolith removal techniques, what was the approximate percentage of dogs discharged the same day after PCCLm?
🔍 Key Findings
- PCCLm resulted in significantly fewer postoperative lower urinary tract signs compared to OC (13.0% vs 60.9%, p < .001)
- Incomplete urolith removal was similar between PCCLm (11.4%) and OC (20.0%), not statistically significant
- Anesthesia time was significantly shorter in PCCLm (p < .001), although surgery time was not
- PCCLm had shorter hospitalization time than OC (median 0 vs 18 hours, p < .001)
- PCCLm patients were more likely to be discharged the same day (84.7% vs 0%)
- Surgical site infection/inflammation (SSII) was low in both, with no significant difference (PCCLm: 4.5%, OC: 1.8%)
- Incision extension in PCCLm significantly increased SSII risk (OR = 18.76, p = .027)
- More intraoperative complications occurred with PCCLm, though most were minor (22.1% vs 3.4%, p = .021)
Veterinary Surgery
6
2023
Retrospective comparison of modified percutaneous cystolithotomy (PCCLm) and traditional open cystotomy (OC) in dogs: 218 cases (2010–2019)
2023-6-VS-adair-2-b93dd
In Ciammaichella 2025 et al., on lymphadenectomy complications, which factor was significantly associated with intraoperative complications?
🔍 Key Findings
- Ilio-sacral lymphadenectomy had the highest complication rates: intraoperative (7%) and postoperative (41%)
- Axillary lymphadenectomy showed the lowest complication rates: intraoperative (1%) and postoperative (16%)
- Enlarged or metastatic lymph nodes were significantly associated with intraoperative complications (p = .030)
- Postoperative complications were mostly minor (Grade 1) and self-limiting (seromas, edema)
- Medial retropharyngeal lymphadenectomy had intermediate complication rates: postoperative complications in 26%
- No significant predictors retained significance in multivariate analysis
- Use of methylene blue was associated with fewer complications, although not statistically significant
- Complication rates did not result in mortality, and all were manageable; MST was 374 days
Veterinary Surgery
7
2025
Complications of medial retropharyngeal, axillary, and ilio-sacral lymphadenectomy in 127 dogs with malignant tumors
2025-7-VS-ciammaichella-2
In Griffin 2025 et al., on sentinel lymph mapping, how many dogs had histologically confirmed lymph node metastasis?
🔍 Key Findings
- Six dogs with thyroid carcinoma underwent preoperative CT lymphography (CTL) and intraoperative sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping using methylene blue (MB) and indocyanine green (ICG) with near-infrared (NIR) imaging.
- SLNs were successfully identified in all dogs (6/6).
- SLNs included medial retropharyngeal, cranial deep cervical, and superficial cervical nodes.
- Metastatic carcinoma was found in 3/12 SLNs, in 2/6 dogs.
- Some discordance occurred between CTL and intraoperative SLN findings (partial match in 3/6).
- Protocol modifications (e.g., reduced dye volume, post-exposure injection) improved localization and minimized dye diffusion.
- No intraoperative complications or adverse events occurred.
- Study supports further investigation of combined SLN mapping techniques in canine thyroid cancer.
Veterinary Surgery
4
2025
A combination of pre‐ and intraoperative techniques identifies sentinel lymph nodes in dogs with thyroid carcinoma: A pilot study
2025-4-VS-griffin-3
In Cruciani 2022 et al., on feline pancreaticoduodenostomy, which postoperative finding was observed and monitored without clinical consequence?
🔍 Key Findings
- Left pancreaticoduodenostomy successfully restored digestive continuity after right lobe and body pancreatectomy in a cat.
- No clinical signs of exocrine or endocrine insufficiency were observed postoperatively up to 225 days.
- Histopathology confirmed chronic pancreatitis with abscess formation and reactive lymphadenopathy.
- No postoperative pancreatitis developed, based on imaging and normal feline pancreatic lipase levels.
- Progressive focal ampulla-like dilation of the pancreatic duct occurred near the anastomosis without clinical signs.
- The cat maintained weight and improved clinically for several months post-op, indicating satisfactory outcomes.
- Surgical technique involved end-to-side anastomosis between the left pancreatic duct and duodenum.
- Ultimately, the cat was euthanized due to disseminated carcinoma, presumed unrelated to the pancreatic surgery.
Veterinary Surgery
8
2022
Left pancreaticoduodenostomy after removal of the right lobe and the head of the pancreas in a cat
2022-8-VS-cruciani-2
In Mayhew 2023 et al., on BOAS surgery effects, what was a significant clinical benefit observed in owner-reported symptoms post-CMS?
🔍 Key Findings
- Owner-reported regurgitation improved after CMS, especially post-eating and during activity (P = .012 and P = .002)
- No significant improvement in VFSS measures of SHH or GER postoperatively (P > .05 for all comparisons)
- Laryngeal ventriculectomy and soft palate resection were performed in all dogs, alaplasty in 14/16
- Aspiration pneumonia occurred in 1 dog immediately post-op and resolved with treatment
- Post-op esophagoscopy results varied, with persistent esophagitis in some cases
- Clinical response was variable, with ~25–30% of dogs being “non-responders” based on owner scoring
- 13/16 dogs showed partial or full clinical improvement, despite no change in objective SHH/GER indicators
- Final follow-up at median 36.5 months showed some dogs still on medical therapy; one underwent further surgery
Veterinary Surgery
2
2023
Effect of conventional multilevel brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome surgery on clinical and videofluoroscopic evidence of hiatal herniation and gastroesophageal reflux in dogs
2023-2-VS-mayhew-3
In Trefny 2025 et al., on plate length and stiffness, what was the measured effect of plate length on plate strain?
🔍 Key Findings
- 12-hole LCPs (80% plate–bone ratio) showed significantly higher construct stiffness than 6-, 8-, or 10-hole plates in both compression and tension bending.
- Strain on the plate was significantly lower in 12-hole vs 6-hole plates at all regions of interest (ROIs), especially around the fracture gap.
- No incremental increases in stiffness or decreases in strain were observed between 6-, 8-, and 10-hole plates—only when comparing to 12-hole plates.
- Bone model strain adjacent to the plate end was significantly lower for 10- and 12-hole plates vs 6-hole plates under both loading conditions.
- The threshold effect suggests biomechanical benefits only emerge beyond a plate–bone ratio of ~80%.
- Working length increased from 9.4 mm (6-hole) to 13 mm (others), potentially influencing strain/stiffness differences.
- Four-point bending was used, as it replicates the most biomechanically relevant force on plated long bones.
- Clinical implication: Longer plates may reduce plate strain and peri-implant bone strain, potentially lowering risk of fatigue failure or stress risers.
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology
2
2025
Effect of Plate Length on Construct Stiffness and Strain in a Synthetic Short-Fragment Fracture Gap Model Stabilized with a 3.5-mm Locking Compression Plate
2025-2-VCOT-trefny-2
In Quitzan 2022 et al., on staple line configuration, where did initial leakage most frequently occur in the FEESA constructs?
🔍 Key Findings
- All FEESA configurations leaked at lower pressures than intact segments, confirming reduced integrity vs. native tissue.
- FEESA with 3-row transverse staples (3V/3T or 2V/3T) had significantly higher leak pressures than 2-row configurations.
- 3V/3T configuration had the highest ILP (69.88 ± 21.23 mmHg) among all groups, significantly greater than 2V/2T and 3V/2T (P < .001).
- Leakage consistently occurred at the transverse staple line (not vertical), regardless of configuration.
- No significant difference in maximum intraluminal pressure (MIP) between FEESA groups.
- All FEESA constructs withstood intraluminal pressures >25 mmHg, exceeding normal physiological jejunal pressure in dogs.
- No leaks occurred from the vertical staple line, highlighting it as a more robust closure site.
- Third staple row in transverse line may be a viable alternative to suture oversew, pending further clinical evaluation.
Veterinary Surgery
5
2022
Influence of staple line number and configuration on the leakage of small intestinal functional end-to-end stapled anastomosis: An ex vivo study
2022-5-VS-quitzan-2
In Carwardine 2024 et al., on screw placement in HIF, a lower implant AMI/bodyweight ratio was associated with which outcome?
🔍 Key Findings
- 73 elbows (52 dogs) underwent randomized medial or lateral transcondylar screw placement for HIF.
- Lateral-to-medial placement resulted in a significantly higher rate of complications (62.2%) vs medial-to-lateral (19.4%) (p = .001).
- Odds ratio for complications: 6.11 (95% CI: 2.13–17.52).
- Most common complications: seromas (n = 13), surgical site infections (n = 16).
- Implants with lower AMI/bodyweight were significantly associated with major complications (p = .037).
- Only 4 procedures (5%) required revision surgery (major type I complications), with no difference by screw direction.
- NNT = 2.3 for medial placement to prevent one complication.
Veterinary Surgery
2
2024
Medial versus lateral transcondylar screw placement for canine humeral intracondylar fissures: A randomized clinical trial
2024-2-VS-carwardine-4
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