Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to remove brain lesions causing seizures in dogs
By Glass, E N et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2000·School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A modified bilateral transfrontal sinus approach to the canine frontal lobe and olfactory bulb: surgical technique and five cases.
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Plain-English summary
Five adult dogs suddenly started having seizures, and tests showed problems in their olfactory bulbs and frontal lobes of the brain. A special surgical technique called a modified bilateral transfrontal sinus craniotomy was used to remove the lesions causing the seizures. The surgery was successful for all dogs, and there were no complications afterward. This approach allowed the veterinarians to both relieve the dogs' symptoms and take samples for further testing.
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Abstract
Five adult dogs presented for an acute onset of seizure activity. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed lesions in the olfactory bulbs, frontal lobes of the cerebrum, or both. A modified bilateral transfrontal sinus craniotomy was performed on each patient. The goal of removing the lesion was to relieve clinical signs and to provide tissue for histopathological diagnosis. In each instance, excision of the lesion was possible using this approach. No postoperative complications were observed. The modified bilateral transfrontal sinus craniotomy provides excellent access to the canine olfactory bulbs and frontal lobes.
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