A ventral diaphragmatic advancement technique to repair a large congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a dog.

Objective: To report a ventral diaphragmatic advancement technique to repair a large congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a dog.

Animal: A 5-month-old 15-kg entire male Labrador Retriever.

Clinical Presentation, Progression, And Procedures: The dog presented with a history of diarrhea for a week and acute-onset lethargy and vomiting for 3 days.

Comparison of median sternotomy closure-related complication rates using orthopedic wire or suture in dogs: A multi-institutional observational treatment effect analysis.

Objective: To determine and compare median sternotomy (MS) closure-related complication rates using orthopedic wire or suture in dogs.

Study Design: Multi-institutional, retrospective observational study with treatment effect analysis.

Animals: 331 client-owned dogs, of which 68 were excluded.

Closure-related complications after median sternotomy in cats: 26 cases (2010-2020).

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine closure-related complications and outcome after median sternotomy (MS) in cats.

Methods: This was a retrospective, multicentric study. The medical records of cats undergoing MS from six referral hospitals were reviewed (2010-2020).

Traumatic abdominal wall rupture in cats: Decision-making and recommended repair techniques.

Practical Relevance: Traumatic abdominal wall rupture is a potentially serious injury in cats. Feline and general practitioners should be up to date with the significance of these injuries and the procedures required to correct them.

Clinical Challenges: It is essential that the surgeon understands the local anatomy and adheres to Halsted's principles in order that postoperative morbidity and mortality are kept to a minimum.