Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT after myelography helps plan surgery for dogs with neck disc
By Hara, Y et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·1994·School of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Usefulness of computed tomography after myelography for surgery on dogs with cervical intervertebral disc protrusion.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Four dogs with neck pain and mobility issues were diagnosed with cervical intervertebral disc protrusion, which is when discs in the neck press on the spinal cord. They underwent surgery using a technique that allowed the vet to carefully remove the protruding discs. Before and after the surgery, a special imaging test called computed tomography after myelography (CTM) helped the vets see exactly where the problem was and confirm that the surgery was successful. After the procedure, the dogs showed significant improvement, and their prognosis was excellent, meaning they were expected to recover well.
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Abstract
Computed tomography after myelography (CTM) was performed pre- and postoperatively on four dogs diagnosed as having cervical intervertebral disc protrusion. The surgery was performed by ventral slot technique in all the cases. The direction of the ventral slot was precisely adjusted according to the location of the protruded discs as seen on CTM. Postoperative values for the transversal area of the spinal cord were greater than those measured preoperatively, suggesting effective decompression of the cord. The prognosis for these patients was excellent. In view of these results, it was considered that preoperative confirmation of the positional relationship between the spinal cord and the protruded disc by CTM was quite useful in planning the surgical technique for disc disease in the dog.
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