Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound helped during spinal surgery in two dogs
By Tanaka, Hiroshi et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2005·Nakayama Veterinary Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Usefulness of intraoperative ultrasonography for two dogs with spinal disease.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Beagle and a 7-year-old Labrador were both undergoing spinal surgery for different issues. The Beagle had an extradural tumor, while the Labrador had a spinal subarachnoid cyst (a fluid-filled sac). During the surgeries, doctors used ultrasound to get a clear picture of the spinal area, which helped them identify the problems accurately. This technique proved to be very useful in ensuring the surgeries were safe and effective. Both dogs had successful surgeries and were monitored for recovery afterward.
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Abstract
Intraoperative ultrasonography was performed during spinal surgery in two dogs. An extradural lesion was demonstrated by myelography in case 1, and an extradural tumor was found during surgery. Case 2 was diagnosed with a spinal subarachnoid cyst by myelography and magnetic resonance imaging. Ultrasonographically, pathologic conditions of the spinal canal or cord were adequately imaged during surgery in both cases. Intraoperative ultrasonography was a superior method that non-invasively revealed intradural and extradural conditions and thus constitutes a valuable diagnostic mean to ensure safe and precise spinal surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16082124/