Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery for pelvic tumors in dogs and cats - what to expect
By Straw, R C et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·1992·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Partial or total hemipelvectomy in the management of sarcomas in nine dogs and two cats.
Plain-English summary
A group of nine dogs and two cats with pelvic tumors underwent a major surgery called hemipelvectomy to remove the cancer. The results were promising, with many pets recovering well and their owners satisfied with the cosmetic outcome. While some pets had inoperable tumors or experienced cancer recurrence, three dogs lived for over 2.5 years after surgery. This surgery can be a viable option for pets with pelvic sarcomas, but additional treatments may be necessary for better survival rates.
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Abstract
The functional results of partial or total hemipelvectomy in seven dogs and two cats with sarcomas involving the pelvis were excellent, and the cosmetic outcome was acceptable to all owners. Tumors in two dogs were inoperable. Locally recurrent cancer occurred in two animals and metastases occurred in three animals. Three dogs survived longer than 2.5 years and the overall and disease-free survival at 12 months was 62%. It appears that osteosarcoma of the pelvis is at least as aggressive as osteosarcoma of limbs and, unless effective adjuvant therapy is used, poorer survival results are likely in dogs with osteosarcoma than with other sarcomas of the pelvis. Hemipelvectomy is an aggressive surgical procedure that can be used successfully in selected dogs and cats with cancer involving the pelvis.
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