Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Partial foot amputation for malignant tumors in 11 dogs
By Liptak, Julius M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2005·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Partial foot amputation in 11 dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Eleven dogs with cancerous tumors on their feet underwent partial foot amputation, which involved removing one or more of their weight-bearing toes. After the surgery, all dogs initially showed lameness, but eight of them were walking normally again within about 37 days. The tumors were well-controlled, with only one dog needing a full leg amputation and no signs of the tumors returning in ten dogs. This procedure could be a good option for dogs with serious foot tumors that require the removal of multiple toes to ensure all cancerous tissue is taken out.
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Abstract
Eleven dogs with malignant tumors of the digits and feet were treated with partial foot amputation. Partial foot amputation involved amputation of one or both central weight-bearing digits. Lameness occurred in all dogs but resolved in eight dogs at a median of 37 days postoperatively. In the remaining three dogs, lameness improved but did not resolve. Tumor control was excellent, with no evidence of local recurrence in 10 dogs. One dog underwent limb amputation. Based on these results, partial foot amputation may be recommended in the management of malignant tumors of the canine foot in which more than one digit must be amputated to achieve adequate surgical margins.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15634866/