Distraction osteogenesis at the site of neutral wedge ostectomy for angular limb deformity in the hind limb in 2 young dogs.

Our objective was to report the use of distraction osteogenesis at the site of angular limb deformity correction using external skeletal fixation for treatment of 1 femoral and 1 tibial angular limb deformity in 2 large-breed puppies. Medical records were reviewed from 2 dogs (a 7-month-old intact male golden retriever and a 4-month-old intact female German shepherd mixed breed) diagnosed with angular limb deformities and truncation of a pelvic limb. Surgical treatment consisted of neutral wedge ostectomy and distraction osteogenesis at the site of bone deformity with an external skeletal fixator (ESF).

Clinical use of uncovered balloon-expandable metallic biliary stents for treatment of extrahepatic biliary tract obstructions in cats and dogs: 11 cases (2012-2022).

Objective: To describe the application of uncovered balloon-expandable metallic biliary stents for treatment of extrahepatic biliary obstructions (EHBOs) and the outcomes for dogs and cats treated for EHBO with this technique.

Study Design: Retrospective single institutional study.

Animals: Eight dogs and three cats treated at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego for EHBO between January 2012 and February 2022.

Intra-abdominal complications following intestinal anastomoses by suture and staple techniques in dogs.

OBJECTIVE To compare the incidence of intra-abdominal complications in dogs following resection and functional end-to-end stapled anastomosis (FEESA) versus anastomosis with an end-to-end sutured technique for treatment of enteric lesions. DESIGN Multicenter, retrospective descriptive cohort study. ANIMALS 180 dogs.

Treatment of medial shoulder joint instability in dogs by extracapsular stabilization with a prosthetic ligament: 39 cases (2008-2013).

OBJECTIVE To investigate clinical outcomes for dogs surgically treated for medial shoulder joint instability (MSI) by extracapsular stabilization with a prosthetic ligament. DESIGN Retrospective multicenter case series. ANIMALS 39 client-owned dogs.

The cardiovascular effects of sevoflurane and isoflurane after premedication of healthy dogs undergoing elective surgery.

Sevoflurane and isoflurane are commonly used in veterinary anesthesia. The objective of this prospective, randomized, open-label clinical study was to compare the cardiovascular effects of sevoflurane and isoflurane via direct arterial blood pressure measurements and the lithium dilution cardiac output (LDCO) on premedicated healthy dogs undergoing elective tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO). Nineteen client-owned dogs were included.

Reduction and fixation of cranial cervical fracture/luxations using screws and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cement: a distraction technique applied to the base of the skull in thirteen dogs.

Objective: To (1) describe a surgical distraction technique for C1-2 cervical fractures/luxations or atlantoaxial (AA) subluxations using the base of the skull (basion of the foramen magnum) and either C2-3 or C3-4 for the purchase points of intraoperative axial distraction and (2) report outcome in 13 dogs.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: Dogs (n = 13).

Gallbladder mucocele in dogs: 30 cases (2000-2002).

Objective: To determine long-term outcome of dogs with gallbladder mucocele.

Design: Retrospective study.

Animals: 30 dogs with gallbladder mucocele, including 23 that underwent cholecystectomy.