Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin stretchers helped dog and cat recover from mastectomy
By Miyazaki, Yuta et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2018·Aikawa Veterinary Medical Center, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of skin stretchers for single-stage bilateral mastectomies in a dog and a cat.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old Miniature Dachshund and a 13-year-old domestic short-hair cat both underwent surgery to remove their mammary glands due to tumors. Before the surgery, skin stretchers were used to gently stretch the skin around the surgery site for a few days, which helped prepare the area for closure. After the mastectomy, both pets healed well without complications, thanks to this technique. This method can be beneficial for similar surgeries in pets.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the application of skin stretchers for closure of single-stage bilateral mastectomies in a dog and a cat. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical case report. ANIMALS: A 12-year-old intact female Miniature Dachshund and a 13-year-old spayed female domestic short-hair cat. METHODS: Skin stretchers were applied to the site of the skin adjacent to mammary glands for 2-4 days before surgery. Cable tension was adjusted every 6-8 hours to elongate the skin and to achieve primary closure of single-stage bilateral mastectomy without tension. RESULTS: Wound closure after single-stage bilateral mastectomy was achieved without tension or major complication in both animals. CONCLUSION: Use of skin stretchers allows primary closure of single-stage bilateral mastectomy in dogs and cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29119572/