Hemipelvectomy: Modified surgical technique and clinical experiences from a retrospective study. Issue 1 (9th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bray, Jonathan P.
• Is Part Of: Veterinary surgery. Volume 43:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 19
• Page End: 26
• Publication Date: 2013-12-09
• Subjects: Veterinary surgery -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; Societies, Medical -- Periodicals; 636.0897
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.12085.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-3499

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="vsu12085-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Objective</title> <p>To report a technique for hemipelvectomy surgery in the dog and cat.</p> </sec> <sec id="vsu12085-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Study Design</title> <p>Descriptive report.</p> </sec> <sec id="vsu12085-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Animals</title> <p>Dogs and cats.</p> </sec> <sec id="vsu12085-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Methods</title> <p>To describe patient selection and an anatomically based surgical technique for hemipelvectomy.</p> </sec> <sec id="vsu12085-sec-0005" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>Surgery of the pelvis requires detailed anatomic knowledge of the pelvic region. Hemipelvectomy is a major surgical procedure with potential for substantial hemorrhage because of transection through large muscle groups and proximity to major vessels. The anatomic dissection may enable better adherence to principles of compartmental resection of tumors and reduced patient morbidity.</p> </sec> <sec id="vsu12085-sec-0006" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusions</title> <p>When performed with appropriate care, preoperative planning, and good anesthesia support, hemipelvectomy can be performed safely and is effective for radical excision of various tumor types arising from or near the pelvis.</p> </sec> </abstract>