Intercostal thoracoscopic pericardiectomy in left lateral recumbency: A cadaveric study of feasibility, efficiency, and extent of pericardial resection
To describe the feasibility, efficiency, and extent of thoracoscopic pericardiectomy (TP) on a ventilated dog with an intercostal approach in lateral recumbency (ILR), in comparison with the traditional transdiaphragmatic paraxiphoid approach in dorsal recumbency (PDR).
Teaching experience, not surgical residency training, is the critical factor in optimizing student learning outcomes in performing ovariohysterectomy on a model
To determine if surgical skills instructors' experience and qualifications influence students' learning of small animal ovariohysterectomy on a model (mOVH).
Treatment of antebrachial deformities secondary to premature closure of the distal radial physis using circular external skeletal fixation and distraction osteogenesis in skeletally immature dogs
To report clinical outcomes of skeletally immature dogs with antebrachial deformities secondary to premature closure of the distal radial physis (PCDRP) treated with angular corrections and distraction osteogenesis using circular external skeletal fixation (CESF).
Evaluation of a patient-specific 3D-printed guide for ventral slot surgery in dogs: An ex vivo study
To evaluate the accuracy of ventral slot creation in canine cadavers with a three-dimensional (3D)-printed drill guide compared to the freehand technique.
Chest wall lift for thoracoscopic lung lobectomy: Technique and results in two cats
To report the technique and outcomes of utilizing chest wall lift to perform thoracoscopic surgery in two cats.
The influence of age at total hip replacement on perioperative complications associated with a press-fit cementless stem with lateral bolt in dogs
To assess the influence of age on perioperative stem-associated complications when total hip replacement (THR) was performed with a BFX lateral bolt stem.
Prestretching increases working space at the same insufflation pressure in dogs undergoing laparoscopic procedures
To determine if prestretching (PS) of the abdominal wall provided improved working space during elective laparoscopic procedures in dogs.
Significance of incidentally identified bullae and blebs on thoracic computed tomography and prevalence of subsequent pneumothorax in dogs
To determine the prevalence of incidentally found pulmonary bullae and blebs (PBBs) in a population of dogs undergoing thoracic computed tomography (CT) for reasons other than presence of pneumothorax and to determine the prevalence of subsequent spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) development.
Use of full-thickness mesh grafts and full-thickness meek micrografts in five horses with ear skin defects caused by trauma or neoplasm resection
To report the management and outcomes of five horses with ear skin defects treated with the use of full-thickness mesh grafts and full-thickness Meek micrografts.
Serum amikacin concentrations in dogs with naturally occurring open wounds treated with topical amikacin in carboxymethylcellulose hydrogel
To quantify serum amikacin concentrations in dogs undergoing wound management with topical amikacin (45 mg/mL) 3% carboxymethylcellulose hydrogel.
The association between gonadectomy and timing of gonadectomy, and the risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
To determine if gonadectomy in dogs is associated with the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD) and to quantify the magnitude of the association.
Impact of postoperative radiography on the management of humeral condylar fractures in immature dogs
To evaluate the impact of postoperative radiographs on treatment decisions for skeletally immature dogs undergoing repair of a fractured humeral condyle.
Comparison of end-to-side versus side-to-side jejunocecostomy in horses
To compare end-to-side (ES) and side-to-side (SS) jejunocecostomy (JC) in healthy horses.
Use of intraoperative transsplenic injection of agitated saline to confirm temporary full attenuation of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts in dogs
To describe the use of intraoperative transsplenic injection of agitated saline (TIAS) and confirm temporarily full attenuation of extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (EHPSS) in dogs.
Effects of short-course virtual reality or video-box training on basic laparoscopic skills and simulated surgical performance in veterinary students
To compare novices' performance on simulated laparoscopic tasks with a box trainer and virtual reality (VR) trainer before and after training on one system, and to compare performance between groups following training.
Influence of skin preparation on surgical site infection and lift of adhesive surgical drapes
To determine the influence on surgical site infection (SSI) rates when using 0.7% iodophor and 74% isopropyl alcohol versus 2% chlorhexidine and 70% isopropyl alcohol. To evaluate the adherence of an iodophor-impregnated surgical incise drape when used in conjunction with 0.7% iodophor and 74% isopropyl alcohol.
Effect of thread direction on rotational stability in lag-screw fixation of sacroiliac luxation: An ex vivo cadaveric study in small-breed dogs
To assess the effect of screw thread direction on rotational resistance in canine sacroiliac (SI) luxation models using left- and right-handed screws.
Application and influence of four drain configurations on fluid dispersal and retrieval in a cadaveric canine wound infusion-retrieval system model
To describe fluid dispersal and retrieval patterns in an infusion-retrieval system across various configurations and locations in a cadaveric canine model.
Evaluation of 3D-printed patient-specific guides to facilitate fluoroscopic-assisted Kirschner wire stabilization of simulated capital physeal fractures in 3D-printed dog femur models
To compare the efficiency and accuracy of freehand and three-dimensionally printed (3DP) guide-facilitated fluoroscopic-assisted Kirschner wire placement in the femoral capitis performed by novice and experienced surgeons.
