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Small Animal Veterinary Surgery

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 12806

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Luciano Pisoni

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Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40064 Bologna, Italy
Interests: soft tissue surgery; neurosurgery; surgical oncology; orthopedic surgery; small animals
Dr. Armando Foglia

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Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40064 Bologna, Italy
Interests: soft tissue surgery; minimally invasive surgery; surgical oncology; small animals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, we have witnessed an interesting period of remarkable growth in the field of small animals’ surgery. Through a combination of innovation and advanced technology, veterinary surgeons and researchers are pushing the boundaries in many areas. New techniques have been described for many conditions and progress is constantly being achieved in soft tissue, orthopedic, oncological, and minimally invasive surgery. Small animal patients continue to benefit from these advances that optimize patient outcomes, speed up recovery, and improve animal welfare.

In this new scenario, particular attention is paid to surgical site infections and the use of antimicrobial drugs for veterinary surgical patients. Surgical site infections are associated with longer post-operative hospital stays; may necessitate additional surgical procedures; increase healthcare spending for pet owners; and require an increased use of antibiotics, promoting antimicrobial resistance.

Original manuscripts that address any aspect of small animal surgery are invited to partake in this Special Issue, particularly those that: 1) contribute new knowledge to the pathogenesis, diagnosis, surgical management, complications, and prognosis of surgical disease in small animals; 2) assess and promote minimally invasive techniques, including interventional radiology, as treatment for surgical disease in dogs, cats, and small exotic animals; and 3) focus on surgical site infection and the appropriate use of antimicrobial drugs in small animals.

Dr. Luciano Pisoni
Dr. Armando Foglia
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Animals is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

 

Dr. Luciano Pisoni
Dr. Armando Foglia
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Animals is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • small animals
  • surgical disease
  • surgical site infections
  • antimicrobial treatment
  • surgical techniques
  • minimally invasive surgery
  • surgical devices

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Comparison of the Ventral Approach to the Canine Hip Joint Using Gelpi Retractors and an Elastic O-Ring Wound Retractor
by Piotr Trębacz, Jan Frymus, Mateusz Pawlik, Michał Czopowicz, Anna Barteczko, Aleksandra Kurkowska, Krzysztof Zdeb and Marek Galanty
Animals 2023, 13(22), 3582; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13223582 - 20 Nov 2023
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This study included 10 fresh adult cadavers of large breed dogs (6 males and 4 females). Their weight ranged from 25 to 45 kg (mean ± SD: 33.9 ± 6.2 kg). The breeds represented were crossbreed dogs (n = 5), German shepherds [...] Read more.
This study included 10 fresh adult cadavers of large breed dogs (6 males and 4 females). Their weight ranged from 25 to 45 kg (mean ± SD: 33.9 ± 6.2 kg). The breeds represented were crossbreed dogs (n = 5), German shepherds (n = 2), Bernese mountain dogs (n = 1), American Staffordshire terriers (n = 1), and Gordon setters (n = 1). Access to the target area and identification of the femoral head and neck was achieved with two Gelpi retractors inserted orthogonally and with the O-WR in all procedures. In each dog, the approach to the hip joint was made on the left and right sides. There was no significant difference in the area of the surgical wound bed between the two sides using either the Gelpi retractors (−0.52 ± 1.87 cm2; CI 95%: −1.86, 0.81 cm2; p = 0.398) or the O-WR (−0.27 ± 2.34 cm2; CI 95%: −1.94, 1.41 cm2; p = 0.729). The area of the surgical wound bed was 6.28 ± 1.72 cm2 (2.72–9.70 cm2) for the Gelpi retractors and 6.34 ± 1.81 cm2 (4.13–10.77 cm2) for the O-WR, and the difference between the Gelpi retractors and the O-WR was not significant (−0.06 ± 1.72 cm2; CI 95%: −0.86, 0.74 cm2; p = 0.879) Full article
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Comparison of Different Pneumorrhaphy Methods after Partial Pulmonary Lobectomy in Dogs
by Paloma Helena Sanches da Silva, Carlos Eduardo Bastos Lopes, Larissa Bueno Stallmach, Lucas de Oliveira Ferreira, Pedro Antônio Bronhara Pimentel, Antonio Giuliano, Patrícia Maria Coletto Freitas and Rodrigo dos Santos Horta
Animals 2023, 13(17), 2732; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13172732 - 28 Aug 2023
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Pulmonary loborraphy can be performed using manual sutures and staples, although other methods, such as tissue adhesives, are also cited in the veterinary literature. Although the surgery is well tolerated in the canine species, failure in pulmonary aerostasis is still a reality since [...] Read more.
Pulmonary loborraphy can be performed using manual sutures and staples, although other methods, such as tissue adhesives, are also cited in the veterinary literature. Although the surgery is well tolerated in the canine species, failure in pulmonary aerostasis is still a reality since all the methods described so far eventually lead to air leakage after the use of the partial lobectomy technique in the lungs. Within this context, the aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of different hermetic sealing methods after partial lobectomy of the right caudal lung lobe (RCLL) in dogs. 30 cadavers models were divided in 6 groups: G1—cobbler suture associated with simple continuous; G2—overlapping continuous suture associated with simple continuous suture; G3—Ford interlocking suture; G4—Stapling device; G5—Tissue glue (cyanoacrylate). After performing the sealing techniques, the lungs were submerged in water and inflated with oxygen at positive ventilatory pressures at physiological (up to 14.7 mmHg, which is equivalent to up to 20 cmH2O) and supraphysiological levels (above 14.7 mmHg) to evaluate the performance of the sealing methods. At physiological ventilatory pressure levels, there was no difference between groups. Sealing with surgical glue was superior to interlocking sutures and stapling devices at supraphysiological levels of ventilatory pressure. Full article
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Double-Wound O-Ring Retraction for Chylothorax Surgery in Dogs
by Piotr Trębacz, Jan Frymus and Marek Galanty
Animals 2023, 13(16), 2567; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13162567 - 9 Aug 2023
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A suitable wound retraction is crucial for open surgical treatment of chylothorax in dogs. A single paracostal approach for transabdominal/transdiaphragmatic thoracic duct ligation and cisterna chyli ablation is an effective procedure. For the procedure, the use of stay sutures and handheld or automatic [...] Read more.
A suitable wound retraction is crucial for open surgical treatment of chylothorax in dogs. A single paracostal approach for transabdominal/transdiaphragmatic thoracic duct ligation and cisterna chyli ablation is an effective procedure. For the procedure, the use of stay sutures and handheld or automatic soft tissue retractors is recommended. However, it is often necessary to adjust the retractors several times during the surgery to provide sufficient exposure of the thoracic duct. This prolongs the operation and increases infection risk. In this report, we describe the modified application of two o-ring elastic wound retractors (O-WRs) in three large breed dogs with idiopathic chylothorax. We conclude that the O-WRs provide a static circumferential vision of the operation field and good access to the cisterna chyli, especially to the thoracic duct. The usage of other surgical instruments is not hampered by the O-WRs, and the elastic rings are not damaged by the metal instruments. Once placed in the diaphragmatic area, indeed, they do not require further manual retraction. Full article
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Surgical Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Cats
by Vasileia Angelou, Aliki Fiska, Anastasia Tsingotjidou, Michael Patsikas and Lysimachos G. Papazoglou
Animals 2023, 13(16), 2670; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13162670 - 19 Aug 2023
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In cats, the gastrointestinal tract is one of the regions in which surgical procedures are most frequently performed by veterinary surgeons; therefore, knowledge of the surgical anatomy of the feline gastrointestinal tract is of high importance. The main surgical procedures performed include gastrotomy, [...] Read more.
In cats, the gastrointestinal tract is one of the regions in which surgical procedures are most frequently performed by veterinary surgeons; therefore, knowledge of the surgical anatomy of the feline gastrointestinal tract is of high importance. The main surgical procedures performed include gastrotomy, gastrectomy, enterotomy, and enterectomy, as well as procedures in the liver and pancreas. There are also anatomical differences between dogs and cats, increasing the need for deep knowledge of the anatomy treated in the different surgical approaches. The aim of the present review is to describe in detail the anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract in cats highlighting the anatomical regions of significant importance in different surgical procedures. Full article
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