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  • Title: Management of degenerative lumbosacral disease in cats by dorsal laminectomy and lumbosacral stabilization.
    Author: Danielski A, Bertran J, Fitzpatrick N.
    Journal: Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol; 2013; 26(1):69-75. PubMed ID: 23111413.
    Abstract:
    In this case series we describe the diagnosis and surgical treatment of five cats affected by clinical cauda equina syndrome as a result of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis. Radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging findings confirmed the suspected diagnosis of disc-associated lumbosacral disease. Cauda equina decompression was achieved by dorsal laminectomy followed by dorsal annulectomy and nuclear extirpation. Dorsal stabilization was achieved using miniature positive-profile pins inserted into the vertebral body of L7 and the wings of S1 with the free ends of the pins being embedded in a bolus of gentamicin-impregnated polymethylmethacrylate. Reassessment two years postoperatively using a previously validated feline specific owner questionnaire indicated satisfactory outcome with complete return to normal activity and resolution of signs of pain in all cases.
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