Stabilization of Olecranon Fractures by Tension Band Wiring or Plate Osteosynthesis: A Retrospective Study of 41 Cases.

Objectives:  This article aimed to describe olecranon fracture in dogs and cats and their stabilization with tension band wiring or plate osteosynthesis, and to evaluate complications associated with each technique.

Methods:  Medical records of cats and dogs that had been surgically treated for olecranon fractures with either tension band wiring or plate osteosynthesis were retrospectively reviewed. The surgical technique, complications and long-term outcomes were assessed.

Complications of appendicular fracture repair in cats and small dogs using locking compression plates.

Objective: Our objectives were: 1) to review the complications associated with stabilization of appendicular fractures in cats and small dogs using locking compression plates (LCP), and 2) to identify factors that could influence fixation construct stability.

Study Design: Retrospective clinical study.

Materials And Methods: Medical and radiographic records of cats and small dogs with appendicular fractures treated with LCP were reviewed.

One stage functional end-to-end stapled intestinal anastomosis and resection performed by nonexpert surgeons for the treatment of small intestinal obstruction in 30 dogs.

Objectives: To describe stapled 1-stage functional end-to-end intestinal anastomosis for treatment of small intestinal obstruction in dogs and evaluate outcome when the technique is performed by nonexpert surgeons after limited training in the technique.

Study Design: Case series.

Animals: Dogs (n=30) with intestinal lesions requiring an enterectomy.

Preoperative immunosuppressive therapy and surgery as a treatment for anal furunculosis.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of combining preoperative immunosuppressive therapy with surgical excision for treatment of anal furunculosis (AF) in dogs.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Animals: Dogs (n=25) with stages 1-4 AF.

Analgesic comparison of meloxicam or ketoprofen for orthopedic surgery in dogs.

Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of 2 analgesic protocols (preoperative meloxicam or intraoperative ketoprofen administration) during the first 24 hours after orthopedic surgery in dogs.

Study Design: Double-blind, prospective randomized clinical trial.

Animals: Sixty client-owned dogs.

Minimally invasive patent ductus arteriosus occlusion in 5 dogs.

Objective: To report a technique for minimally invasive occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and outcome in 5 dogs.

Study Design: Clinical cases.

Animals: Five, 4-6-month-old, dogs with PDA.