Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog's large chest wall defect repaired using diaphragm muscle support
By Hall, Angela et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2010·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diaphragmatic support of a thoracic wall defect in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog had a large mass removed from its chest, which left a big hole in the thoracic wall after some ribs were taken out. To fix this, the veterinarian used the dog's own diaphragm muscles to support the area, which was a new approach. This method not only closed the chest tightly but also helped the dog maintain its physical strength and appearance without needing extra materials. The dog recovered well and was able to continue its normal activities afterward.
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Abstract
A large, caudal thoracic mass was removed along with ribs 11 and 12, resulting in an approximate 16 x 14-cm, caudal thoracic wall defect in a dog. The diaphragmatic musculature was mobilized and used to support the thoracic wall defect. To our knowledge, this method of thoracic wall repair has not been previously reported. This procedure allowed for airtight closure of the thoracic cavity, provided physical support, eliminated the need for muscle flaps or commercially available meshes, and provided a good cosmetic appearance without negatively affecting the dog's athletic performance.
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