Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using a bone scalpel for skull tumor surgery in dogs
By Piazza, Alexander M et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2023·Department of surgical sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Craniectomies for Dogs With Skull Multilobular Osteochondrosarcoma Using the Misonix Bone Scalpel: Cadaveric Evaluation and Retrospective Case Series.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs with large skull tumors called multilobular osteochondrosarcoma (MLO) underwent surgery using a special tool called the Misonix bone scalpel. The surgeries were successful, with no complications like dural tears or bone discoloration in these cases. The dogs had their tumors completely removed, and while the short-term recovery was good, the long-term outlook was fair to good. This method of surgery appears to be a safe and effective option for treating this type of tumor in dogs.
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Abstract
To evaluate the Misonix bone scalpel (MBS) for craniotomies in dogs and describe clinical findings and surgical experience in 3 dogs with large multilobular osteochondrosarcoma (MLO) of the skull. Cadaver evaluation and retrospective case series. One canine cadaver; 3 client-owned dogs. Craniotomies of different sizes and at different locations were performed with MBS. Dural tear and bone discoloration were recorded. Clinical, imaging, and surgical findings of dogs diagnosed with MLO and where MBS was used for craniectomies were retrospectively included. Cadaveric evaluation identified MBS as an efficient tool for rapid craniectomies (>5minutes) albeit dural tears and some small foci of bone discoloration were observed. Craniectomies could be performed without complications in 3 dogs with MLO without dural tear or bone discoloration. .Excision was in complete in all cases. The short-term outcome was good, and the long-term outcome was fair to good. Piezoelectric bone surgery with the Misonix bone scalpel is an alternative technology to perform craniectomies in dogs. It was not associated with complications in 3 dogs diagnosed and surgically treated for MLO. Dural tears and suspected bone necrosis can occur. Great care should be taken when using CT to establish disease free surgical osteotomy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36990178/