Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to remove biceps femoris muscle tumor in dogs with good
By Connery, N A & Bellenger, C R·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2002·Department of Veterinary Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of haemangiopericytoma involving the biceps femoris muscle in four dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four dogs with a type of tumor called haemangiopericytoma, which was affecting the tissue around their thigh muscles, underwent successful surgery to remove the tumor along with some surrounding muscle and skin. After the surgery, none of the dogs had any signs of the tumor coming back during follow-up visits that lasted from four to 33 months. However, two of the dogs experienced issues with their surgical wounds due to not following exercise restrictions. To help with healing, one dog had a special skin flap procedure done to close a large wound. Keeping the dogs calm and using a supportive dressing can help prevent complications after surgery.
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Abstract
Four dogs with haemangiopericytoma of the subcutaneous tissue overlying and infiltrating the biceps femoris muscle were successfully managed using complete resection of the involved muscle with 2 to 3 cm skin margins. Postoperatively, no local recurrence was noted in any of the dogs in a follow-up period of four to 33 months (mean 22 months). Wound dehiscence, attributed to increased tension and inadequate exercise restriction, occurred in two of the four cases. Closure of the large cutaneous deficit in the craniolateral thigh and stifle was achieved by rotation of a flank-fold skin flap in one case. Strict exercise restriction and the use of a Robert Jones dressing may prevent muscle suture disruption. These measures should enable primary wound healing in the region to progress without complication.
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