Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical treatment of a hemivertebra by partial ventral corpectomy and fusion in a Labrador puppy.
- Journal:
- Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Meheust, P & Robert, R
- Affiliation:
- Clinique Vé · France
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
This report describes a partial ventral verte-brectomy and interbody fusion for a progressive hemivertebra disease using a ventral transthoracic approach in a 3.6-month-old male Labrador puppy. The goal of this article is to clarify the potential advantages of this uncommon surgical technique for this condition and to discuss its technical aspects.
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