Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with soft tissue sarcoma on lower leg healed after new surgery
By Fourie, Y et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2011·NKR Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine distal hindlimb soft tissue sarcoma--a novel approach to surgical defect closure.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male whippet was brought to the vet because of a soft tissue mass on his right leg that had been growing for two months. A biopsy confirmed it was a soft tissue sarcoma, but tests showed it hadn't spread. The vet removed the mass and used a special surgical technique to close the wound, which involved creating a flap of skin to protect the tendon. After three weeks of careful recovery, the wound healed completely, and the dog returned to normal activity without any signs of the tumor coming back after eight months.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old, male, neutered whippet was presented with a soft tissue mass located on the medial aspect of the distal right tibia. The mass was 4 cm in diameter and of two months duration. Recent biopsy by the referring veterinarian, prompted by noticeable enlargement, identified the mass as a soft tissue sarcoma. Staging assessments did not reveal any evidence of metastases. Marginal excision was performed. The resultant defect was closed primarily by the creation of a bipedicle flap on the distal caudo-lateral aspect of the crus to enclose the Achilles tendon separately, leaving a defect between the Achilles tendon and the tibia. Postoperative management entailed support dressings and exercise restriction. Complete wound healing was attained three weeks postoperatively with excellent return of function. No recurrence was noted at eight months post-resection.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21103654/