Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical removal of femoral nerve tumors in two dogs using a side
By Harcourt-Brown, T R et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2009·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of a lateral surgical approach to the femoral nerve in the management of two primary femoral nerve sheath tumours.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs were diagnosed with tumors on their femoral nerves, which can cause issues like weakness or difficulty moving their back legs. The tumors were located using special imaging tests, and the dogs underwent surgery to remove them using a new technique that allowed better access to the affected area. This surgical approach is recommended for similar conditions affecting the femoral nerve or surrounding muscles. After the surgery, both dogs had the tumors removed, which should help improve their mobility and overall health.
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Abstract
This case report describes the diagnosis and management of primary femoral nerve sheath tumours in two dogs. Both of the tumours were localised by electromyography (EMG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and were then surgically resected using a novel approach to the iliopsoas muscle via osteotomy of the ventral ilial wing. This approach should be considered when attempting surgical treatment of conditions affecting the iliopsoas muscle or the femoral nerve because it provides excellent exposure of these structures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19448868/