Rossanese M, Tomlinson A. Crimped monofilament nylon leader for median sternotomy closure in 10 dogs.
Vet Surg 2020;
50:402-409. [PMID:
33331095 DOI:
10.1111/vsu.13556]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To describe and report the outcomes after closure of median sternotomies with crimped monofilament nylon leader (MNL) in dogs.
STUDY DESIGN
Retrospective observational study.
ANIMALS
Dogs (n = 10) that underwent intrathoracic surgery through a median sternotomy approach.
METHODS
The median sternotomy was closed in a peristernal figure eight pattern with crimped MNL. Medical records were reviewed for clinical and histopathological findings and complications. Owners or veterinarians were contacted to collect long-term follow-up information.
RESULTS
The technique was simple, with no intraoperative complications. Postoperative infection was documented in one dog, requiring removal of a single MNL and associated crimp clamp. Delayed healing of the surgical incision in one dog was managed conservatively. No other complications were documented throughout long-term follow-up at a median of 488 days (range, 199-608).
CONCLUSION
Median sternotomies were successfully closed with crimped MNL and were associated with a low complication rate.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Crimped MNL represents an alternative method to close median sternotomies in dogs.
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