Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to fix pelvic narrowing after broken pelvis in cats
By Suzuki, Ryoichi et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2024·Department of Veterinary Science, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pelvic osteotomy for pelvic canal stenosis after malunion pelvic fractures in cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of six cats with pelvic canal stenosis (narrowing of the pelvic canal) caused by poorly healed pelvic fractures underwent surgery to widen the pelvic area. After the procedure, all the cats showed improvements in their ability to defecate and had fewer issues with constipation. The surgery involved using screws and a special material to secure the bones, and while most cats healed well, one cat did experience a wound complication. Overall, the surgery was successful in helping these cats feel more comfortable.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of pelvic osteotomy and ventral fixation of the ischium using cortical screws and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) for feline pelvic canal stenosis (PCS) associated with malunion after conservative management of pelvic fractures. METHODS: Surgical pelvic enlargement was performed for PCS in six cats. The medical records, including information on the patients, surgical procedures, defecation and complications, were reviewed. The sacral index (SI) and colonic:lumbar:vertebral ratio (CLVR) were evaluated based on pre- and postoperative radiographs. RESULTS: This study included five castrated male cats and one spayed female cat. Postoperative improvements in constipation and defecatory difficulty were noted in all cases. The postoperative SI was significantly higher (mean 0.93, range 0.72-1.13) than the preoperative SI (mean 0.59, range 0.45-0.74) (<0.001). However, no statistically significant change was found in the CLVR preoperatively and up to 3 months postoperatively. A successful union of the ilium was observed, without implant failures. One case developed necrosis of the pubic surgical wound. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: This study indicated the potential benefits of pelvic osteotomy and ventral fixation of the pelvic floor using screws and PMMA for achieving pelvic cavity enlargement in treating feline PCS associated with defecatory problems.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39482807/