Veterinary surgery : VS
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Jan 2014
Subtotal ostectomy of impinging dorsal spinous processes in 23 standing horses.
To (1) describe a safe, efficient surgical technique for subtotal ostectomy (SO) of diseased dorsal spinal processes (DSP) of the caudal thoracic vertebrae with the horse standing and (2) report outcome. ⋯ Subtotal ostectomy of impinging DSPs can be performed with good results with the horse standing.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Nov 2013
Biomechanical evaluation of the stabilizing function of the atlantoaxial ligaments under shear loading: a canine cadaveric study.
To evaluate the stabilizing function of atlanto-axial ligaments in dogs. ⋯ The alar ligaments seem to be the most important ligamentous structures for stabilization of the atlantoaxial joint under shear load.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Nov 2013
The effect of abaxial retraction on pelvic geometry after pelvic symphysiotomy.
To describe the effect abaxial retraction after pelvic symphysiotomy has on the geometry of the sacroiliac joints (SIs) in dogs. ⋯ Pelvic symphysiotomy and abaxial retraction between 50% and 75% of transverse sacral width leads to unilateral SI luxation, which is resolved by axial reduction. While not likely requiring ancillary stabilization, SI joint luxation may be a cause for additional postoperative pain, reluctance to ambulate, and prolonged hospitalization/recovery.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Jun 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialDiagnostic accuracy of tissue impedance measurement interpretation for correct Veress needle placement in canine cadavers.
To establish the diagnostic accuracy of tissue impedance measurement interpretation (TIMI) for determining correct versus incorrect Veress needle placement. ⋯ Diagnostic accuracy of TIMI for Veress needle placement was higher than has been reported for other tests, and TIMI had a shallow learning curve. TIMI successfully detected all incorrect Veress needle placements. Further prospective evaluation of Veress needle placement with and without TIMI is warranted to determine if its use increases operator detection of inappropriate Veress needle placements or decreases installment phase complication rates.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Jun 2013
Diagnostic accuracy of tissue impedance measurement interpretation for correct Veress needle placement in feline cadavers.
To determine the diagnostic accuracy of tissue impedance measurement interpretation (TIMI) for determining correct versus incorrect Veress needle placement in feline cadavers. ⋯ Failure of TIMI to identify placement in the retroperitoneal fat pad resulted in poor accuracy. Small cat size limited the number of appropriate placement sites, perhaps resulting in excessively dorsal placements. Use of TIMI may increase detection of clinically significant inappropriate Veress needle placements, like bowel perforations, and decrease installment phase complications. Further evaluation of Veress needle placement with and without TIMI is warranted.