Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with spinal cord compression from fluid buildup after neck
By Matiasek, Lara A et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2006·Centre for Small Animal Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subfascial seroma causing compressive myelopathy after cervical dorsal laminectomy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young Rottweiler developed serious nerve problems after surgery to relieve pressure on its spinal cord. Following a procedure to treat cervical stenotic myelopathy (a narrowing of the spinal canal), the dog formed a fluid-filled pocket called a seroma that pressed on the spinal cord. An MRI helped the vet identify this issue, and a second surgery to drain the fluid was performed. Thankfully, after the drainage, the dog made a full recovery and returned to normal activity.
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Abstract
Dorsal surgical approach to the cervical vertebral canal is indicated for a variety of spinal cord diseases. Compressive myelopathy due to subfascial seroma following dorsal laminectomy has not previously been documented in dogs. We describe neurologic findings, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging characteristics and clinical outcome in a young Rottweiler experiencing this complication after a successful dorsal decompression for treatment of cervical stenotic myelopathy. MR imaging allowed detection of pockets of high signal intensity material on T2-weighted images and low signal intensity in T1-weighted images. Prompt surgical revision and drainage allowed complete recovery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17153068/