Pelvic osteotomy for pelvic canal stenosis after malunion pelvic fractures in cats.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of pelvic osteotomy and ventral fixation of the ischium using cortical screws and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) for feline pelvic canal stenosis (PCS) associated with malunion after conservative management of pelvic fractures.

Methods

Surgical pelvic enlargement was performed for PCS in six cats. The medical records, including information on the patients, surgical procedures, defecation and complications, were reviewed. The sacral index (SI) and colonic:lumbar:vertebral ratio (CLVR) were evaluated based on pre- and postoperative radiographs.

Results

This study included five castrated male cats and one spayed female cat. Postoperative improvements in constipation and defecatory difficulty were noted in all cas

SUBMITTER: Suzuki R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528770 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature