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{"title":"Silicone stent placement for laryngeal diseases: a retrospective study of 14 dogs (2022-2025)","authors":"M. David,&nbsp;L. Giraud,&nbsp;R. Dumont,&nbsp;S. Gibert,&nbsp;A. Dunié-Mérigot,&nbsp;L. Boiron,&nbsp;P. Sériot,&nbsp;F. Jolivet","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70143","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jsap.70143","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Surgical lateralisation is the gold standard for treating laryngeal paralysis in dogs; however, it remains invasive and expensive with possible life-threatening complications. This study evaluated the outcome of a non-surgical technique, laryngeal stent placement, for the treatment of laryngeal paralysis and other laryngeal conditions in dogs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A retrospective single-centre descriptive analysis of medical records was performed for dogs treated with a laryngeal silicone stent between 2022 and 2025.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fourteen dogs were included. Laryngeal paralysis was the most common condition (<i>n</i> = 10). Other diagnoses included laryngeal collapse (<i>n</i> = 1), laryngeal granuloma (<i>n</i> = 1) and both collapse and granuloma (<i>n</i> = 2). Complete resolution of clinical signs was observed in all dogs following the procedure. Aspiration pneumonia was reported in four dogs. Two dogs underwent definitive stent removal after 3 weeks due to recurrent aspiration pneumonia or device infection. Six dogs died within the study period: two of the laryngeal paralysis group (death unrelated to stent placement) and all four dogs with other laryngeal conditions. Three of these deaths were stent-related with airway obstruction secondary to recurrent granuloma (<i>n</i> = 2) and aspiration pneumonia (<i>n</i> = 1). Median follow-up was 214 days (range 8 to 779 days). Seven dogs were still alive at the time of writing. Reported side effects included cough (<i>n</i> = 4), halitosis (<i>n</i> = 4), retching (<i>n</i> = 1) and dysphagia (<i>n</i> = 1).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Clinical Significance</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Laryngeal silicone stent appears well tolerated and offers a quick, cost-efficient and less invasive alternative for treating laryngeal paralysis in dogs when surgery is not possible or declined. The aspiration pneumonia rate (30%) in laryngeal paralysis cases was similar or higher than previous reports following arytenoid lateralisation. Complication rates appear higher in other laryngeal diseases, for which stenting might not be indicated.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":"67 10","pages":"1000-1007"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148015924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intraoperative needlescopy facilitates complete urolith removal during open cystotomy in dogs and cats: 19 cases","authors":"J. Thibaud,&nbsp;S. Devereux,&nbsp;L. C. Cuddy","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70145","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jsap.70145","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To describe the feasibility of intraoperative needlescopy during open cystotomy for retrieval of bladder and urethral uroliths in dogs and cats.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Study Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Observational retrospective study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dogs and cats undergoing open cystotomy for retrieval of uroliths followed by needlescopy between November 2023 and September 2025. Clinical data including signalment, preoperative imaging, urolith analysis, estimated urethral length, complications, and outcomes were recorded.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 17 dogs and two cats met the inclusion criteria (age 1 to 11 years, weight 2.5 to 54.5 kg). Sixteen dogs and one cat were male, and French bulldogs (5/12) were overrepresented. All cases had open cystotomy followed by intraoperative needlescopy using a 125 x 1.9 mm needle scope. Estimated urethral length on preoperative radiographic imaging ranged from 90 to 470 mm (median 240 mm).The needle scope allowed complete (100%) visualisation of the urethra in three animals (the female dog, female cat and male cat). The estimated percentage of urethra visualised by the needle scope in male dogs was 65 to 85%. No intraoperative complications were reported. Postoperative radiographs were performed in 11 cases, with no residual uroliths identified. Soft tissue lesions (urethral stricture) were observed in two cases. Postoperative haematuria and pollakiuria were noted in four cases and were all self-limiting. One dog re-obstructed 18 days postoperatively and required revision surgery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Clinical Significance</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Intraoperative needlescopy during open cystotomy is feasible and improves the visualisation of uroliths and urethral soft tissue injuries in dogs and cats. Needle scopes may be particularly advantageous in environments where other minimally invasive specialised equipment is unavailable or where personnel lack training in advanced endoscopic techniques, as it can enhance the surgeon’s confidence in confirming the absence of residual stones within the urinary tract.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":"67 10","pages":"1008-1015"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148015914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Infectious complications of dental procedures in dogs and cats, and the impact of antimicrobial prophylaxis: a systematic review","authors":"J. S. Weese,&nbsp;M. Soltero-Rivera,&nbsp;H. E. Weese,&nbsp;K. Scahill","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70147","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jsap.70147","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To identify and describe available evidence pertaining to the local and systemic infectious complications in dogs and cats that have undergone dental procedures and the impact of peri-procedural antimicrobial prophylaxis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A systematic review was performed based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and MetaAnalysis guidelines.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>No studies clearly reported the incidence of sepsis or infective endocarditis data associated with dental procedures. The pooled prevalence of post-dental procedure bacteraemia was 47% (95% confidence interval 23% to 74%). Two studies investigated both dogs undergoing dental procedures and controls. Neither showed a clear association of dental procedures and bacteraemia. Bacteraemia was not associated with any clinical consequences based on these data, but data were very limited, with a very low level of certainty of evidence.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>No studies evaluated the impact of peri-procedural antimicrobial on endocarditis, sepsis or other infectious complications. Two relevant studies that used bacteraemia as the outcome were identified. Both studies were deemed to have some concerns of bias. Certainty of evidence was deemed to be very low.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>No data were available to assess the impact of post-procedural antimicrobials on infectious complications.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Clinical Significance</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The evidence base to assess the incidence and risks of infectious complications after dental procedures and impact of antimicrobial prophylaxis in dogs and cats is severely limited. This highlights a major research gap for a common patient population and hampers development of evidence-based guidelines for peri-procedural antimicrobial administration in dogs and cats.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":"67 10","pages":"988-998"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jsap.70147","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148163577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maine Coons and intestinal intussusception: breed predisposition and clinicopathological features","authors":"M. Dainese,&nbsp;M. Petini,&nbsp;A. Zoia","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70149","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jsap.70149","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate Maine Coon predisposition to intestinal intussusception and compare clinical and biochemical features with non-Maine Coon cats.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cross-sectional study (2004 to 2023) comparing Maine Coons with age-, sex- and weight-matched sick non-Maine Coon controls. Moreover, Maine Coons and unmatched non-Maine Coons with intestinal intussusception presented during the same period were also compared.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 371 sick Maine Coons were included. Age and sex were similar to matched controls, but Maine Coons were heavier (median difference 0.7 kg; 95% CI, 0.2 to 0.8), with lower body condition score (median difference 0; 95% CI, −1 to −1), lower serum cholesterol (median difference −11 mg/dL; 95% CI, −18 to −4) and higher simplified Feline Chronic Enteropathy Activity Index score (median difference 1; 95% CI, 0 to 1). Gastrointestinal diseases were more frequent in Maine Coons (25.2% vs. 11.1%; prevalence ratio 2.27; 95% CI, 2.2 to 3.17). Intussusception occurred in 18 Maine Coons, versus none of the controls (prevalence ratio 37; 95% CI, 2.24 to 611.74). During the same period, 12 non-Maine Coons also presented with intestinal intussusception. Compared with them, intussuscepted Maine Coons were younger (median difference −89 months; 95% CI, −130 to 9), heavier (median difference 2.3 kg; 95% CI 0.8 to 3.9) and had lower serum cholesterol (median difference −44 mg/dL; 95% CI, −80 to −4). Maine Coons more often had idiopathic intussusception (33% vs. 0%; Cramér's <i>V</i> 0.57) and lower hospital mortality (6% vs. 42%; prevalence ratio 0.14; 95% CI, 0.02 to 1.00).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Clinical Significance</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Maine Coon shows a higher prevalence of intestinal intussusception, younger age, milder intestinal disease and lower short-term mortality.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":"67 10","pages":"1023-1031"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148368829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Urolithiasis and crystalluria in dogs with primary portal vein hypoplasia: a retrospective study (2010-2023)","authors":"V. Travail,&nbsp;M. Walton-Clark,&nbsp;C. Motta,&nbsp;D. Serrani,&nbsp;F. Pilati,&nbsp;C. Dye,&nbsp;C. Prior,&nbsp;A. Kent,&nbsp;O. Mareli,&nbsp;A. Davenport,&nbsp;G. McLauchlan,&nbsp;T. Conley,&nbsp;F. V. Sanchez,&nbsp;N. Mansbridge,&nbsp;A. DiBella","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70157","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jsap.70157","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of urolithiasis in dogs with primary portal vein hypoplasia and to compare clinicopathological changes and clinical signs between dogs with and without uroliths.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The clinical records of 15 UK referral hospitals were searched for dogs diagnosed with primary portal vein hypoplasia between 2010 and 2023. Dogs lacking a histopathological diagnosis and those without comprehensive diagnostic imaging to exclude congenital extrahepatic or intrahepatic portosystemic shunts were excluded. Medical records were reviewed for clinical signs, biochemical parameters, urinalysis findings and the presence or absence of urolithiasis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fourteen dogs with a definitive diagnosis of primary portal vein hypoplasia were documented, of which four (28.5%) had urolithiasis. All dogs with urolithiasis had crystalluria. One of the four dogs (25%) had bilirubin crystals, while the three other dogs (75%) with urolithiasis had ammonium biurate crystalluria, and two (50%) exhibited lower urinary tract signs. The median age was 15 months (range 3 to 38) and 39 months (range 6 to 104) in dogs with or without urolithiasis, respectively. The median duration of clinical signs was 71 days (range 14 to 150) in dogs with urolithiasis and 135 days (range 3 to 365) in those without. Acquired extrahepatic portosystemic shunts were documented in 2/4 (50%) dogs with urolithiasis and 1/10 (10%) of dogs without.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Clinical Significance</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dogs with primary portal vein hypoplasia were at risk of developing uroliths, including both lower and upper urinary tract stones, and often exhibited associated clinical signs. These findings highlight the importance of performing urinalysis and diagnostic imaging in the evaluation of dogs with this condition.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":"67 10","pages":"1045-1050"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148412191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intraoperative use of N-butyl cyanoacrylate for haemostasis following cavotomy for tumour thrombus removal in dogs undergoing adrenalectomy","authors":"M. Rigo,&nbsp;F. Cinti","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70146","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jsap.70146","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To describe the use of N-butyl cyanoacrylate as an additional method for haemostasis after caudal vena cava venotomy closure during adrenalectomy and to evaluate associated morbidity, mortality and complications in five dogs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Medical records from a single referral centre were retrospectively reviewed (January 2022 to August 2025) including dogs undergoing adrenalectomy with caudal vena cava venotomy where N-butyl cyanoacrylate was applied post-suturing. Collected data included signalment, clinical signs, imaging findings, tumour type, surgical details, complications, hospitalisation and follow-up outcomes. Postoperative complications were classified as minor (medical management) or major (requiring surgical intervention). Data were summarised descriptively as median (range) or counts and percentages, as appropriate.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty-five dogs undergoing cavotomy for adrenal tumours were identified, of which five met the inclusion criteria. Histopathology revealed three pheochromocytomas and two adrenocortical carcinomas. Cavotomy closure was reinforced with N-butyl cyanoacrylate to control minor suture-line bleeding. Surgical glue was applied at the suture entry point through the vessel wall in three dogs and along the suture line in two dogs, based on the location of minor bleeding. No intraoperative complications related to N-butyl cyanoacrylate application occurred. Postoperative recovery was uneventful; two dogs experienced minor complications including self-limiting hypertension and thrombophlebitis. No short- or long-term complications related to the use of N-butyl cyanoacrylate, including thrombosis or caudal vena cava obstruction, were observed. Three dogs survived to the last follow-up, and two died of unrelated causes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Clinical Significance</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>N-butyl cyanoacrylate appears to be a safe and effective adjunct for haemostasis following cavotomy in dogs undergoing adrenalectomy with vascular invasion.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":"67 10","pages":"1016-1022"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148031839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Severe post-GDV gastroparesis managed with sleeve-type gastrectomy in a dog","authors":"M. Hatzav,&nbsp;O. Zemer,&nbsp;H. Benzioni-Bar,&nbsp;E. Biton,&nbsp;I. Gibson,&nbsp;R. Nivy,&nbsp;Y. Bruchim","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70150","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jsap.70150","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A Belgian Malinois dog developed advanced gastroparesis with gastric atony and progressive dilatation following surgical correction of gastric dilatation–volvulus. Following gastric dilatation–volvulus, the dog developed recurrent gastric distension, vomiting of undigested food and progressive weight loss. Imaging and endoscopy demonstrated a markedly enlarged, static stomach with a patent pylorus, refractory to prokinetic therapy. Exploratory laparotomy revealed global gastric atony, and a radical sleeve-type gastrectomy was performed. Histopathology identified interstitial fibrosis and sparsely distributed nerve plexuses. Although delayed gastric emptying persisted postoperatively on barium contrast study, the dog regained weight, tolerated liquid meals and remained clinically stable without further vomiting or dilatation at 12 months follow-up. Severe gastroparesis with chronic gastric dilatation can occur as a delayed complication of gastric dilatation–volvulus, likely related to truncal vagal injury. Sleeve-type gastrectomy might represent a salvage option for dogs with end-stage, medically refractory gastric atony.</p>","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":"67 10","pages":"1059-1063"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148055199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CT-confirmed complete duplication of the renal pelvis and ureter in a dog","authors":"K. Sato,&nbsp;M. Kurihara,&nbsp;A. Setoguchi,&nbsp;M. Uechi","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70155","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jsap.70155","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A 10-year-old spayed female French Bulldog was referred for a gingival mass. Physical examination and laboratory tests were unremarkable. Contrast-enhanced CT was performed for routine staging. Abdominal CT demonstrated two separate renal pelves within the right kidney, each giving rise to an independent ureter. The ureters coursed separately to the urinary bladder. The ureter arising from the cranial renal pelvis showed slightly lower attenuation within its contrast-enhanced lumen than the ureter arising from the caudal renal pelvis. Proximally, the cranial-pelvis ureter was positioned dorsomedial to the other ureter, at the mid-portion, it crossed to a more ventrolateral position, and distally, it lay dorsal to the other ureter. Both ureters terminated independently at an anatomically normal, separate right ureterovesical junction within the urinary bladder, consistent with complete ureteral duplication. There was no renal pelvic or ureteral dilatation. Multiple renal parenchymal mineralisation in both kidneys (up to 1.5 mm in diameter) was noted. Complete duplication of the renal pelvis and ureter is considered extremely rare in dogs, and most veterinary literature describes partial duplication, ectopic insertion, and/or associated clinical signs. CT enabled a definitive imaging diagnosis of complete duplication. The diagnosis was CT-based; no surgical or <i>post mortem</i> confirmation was available. As the dog remained clinically normal, no intervention was indicated. This case highlights the utility of CT in detecting asymptomatic congenital anomalies of the urinary tract (Fig 1).</p><p>The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.</p><p>ChatGPT (OpenAI) was used only for spelling, grammar, and English language editing.</p><p>The case report was approved by the institutional ethics committee of the authors' institution (approval number: 260202-11).</p>","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":"67 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jsap.70155","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148308586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical outcomes of lateral ear canal resection performed in routine clinical practice for chronic otitis externa in dogs: a retrospective descriptive study of 58 ears (2016-2025)","authors":"K. Kiriki,&nbsp;A. Yabuzoe,&nbsp;K. Iyori","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70156","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jsap.70156","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Objectives&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;To retrospectively evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of lateral ear canal resection performed as part of routine clinical practice for chronic otitis externa in dogs, and to re-evaluate the practical utility of lateral ear canal resection from the perspective of contemporary treatment goals emphasising long-term maintenance of a manageable condition.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;A retrospective descriptive study was conducted involving 40 dogs (58 ears) that underwent lateral ear canal resection performed by a single non-specialist surgeon at a single primary care facility between May 2016 and March 2025, with a minimum postoperative follow-up of 12 months. Lateral ear canal resection was performed whenever chronic otitis externa was considered difficult to manage with medical treatment alone, without the application of predefined staging criteria. Changes in the annual frequency of ear cleaning before and after surgery were recorded, and owner assessments were conducted at or near the final follow-up visit at least 12 months postoperatively.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Over a median follow-up period of 952 days (interquartile range 589.5 to 1617), no case progressed to end-stage ear canal disease or required conversion to total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy. No serious postoperative complications were observed. The median annual ear-cleaning frequency decreased markedly from 6.74 (interquartile range 2.06 to 14.30) before surgery to 1.58 (interquartile range 0.42 to 3.77) after surgery. The median postoperative pruritus score improved from 100% preoperatively to 20% (interquartile range 10 to 35). Owner assessment scores exceeded a mean of 3.89 across all items.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Clinical Significance&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Lateral ear canal resection performed in routine clinical practice before the development of overt end-stage ear canal disease may suppress progression of chronic otitis externa and support long-term disease manageability. The findings of this study suggest that lateral ear canal resection can be performed in a primary care setting without specialist qualifications or specialised equipment, and may contribute to avoiding progression to total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy in similar clinical contexts. In contemporary otitis management, lateral ear canal resection warrants re-evaluation not only as a salvage procedure but as a treatment option to be considered earlier in the disease course.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 ","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":"67 10","pages":"1032-1044"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jsap.70156","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148330469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Veterinary point-of-care ultrasound probe orientation and location for detection of pleural effusion in canine cadavers: a pilot study.","authors":"C Di Franco, J Menard, A Romero, S Chalhoub, V Madden, S R Boysen","doi":"10.1111/jsap.70196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate whether point-of-care ultrasound probe location (at or below the costochondral junction) and probe orientation (perpendicular or parallel to the ribs) affect operator ability to detect pleural effusion in a canine cadaver model.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Twelve intubated canine cadavers with scant to large volume pleural effusion were scanned in sternal recumbency while receiving positive pressure ventilation. Twelve operators (2 emergency and critical care specialists, 2 veterinary students and 8 interns) performed blinded bilateral thoracic point-of-care ultrasound using two randomised scanning protocols: a modified TFAST for pleural fluid technique and a modified Calgary PLUS for pleural fluid technique. Hemithoraces were categorised as scant-to-mild or moderate-to-large effusion for statistical analysis. Paired detection rates were compared using McNemar's test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall detection of pleural effusion was significantly higher using the modified Calgary PLUS for pleural fluid technique compared with the modified TFAST for pleural fluid technique (89.1% vs. 60.9%; P < .001). There was a statistically significant increase in the detection of scant-to-mild effusion with the modified Calgary PLUS for pleural fluid technique (84.4% vs. 37.5%; P < .001). No significant difference was observed for moderate-to-large effusions (93.8% vs. 84.4%; P = .25).</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The site assessed and probe orientation used with different thoracic point-of-care ultrasound protocols can influence the operator's ability to detect pleural effusion in positive pressure ventilation canine cadavers placed in sternal recumbency. Incorporating a probe orientation that is parallel to the ribs in the more ventral regions of the thorax during point-of-care ultrasound may improve the operator's detection of pleural effusions, particularly when smaller volumes of pleural fluid are present.</p>","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149081102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}