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Showing the 40 most recently added of 80 · Surgery · updated 20 Oct 2026, 08:43 UTC

Journal article

3D-printed titanium trail plate for repair of diaphyseal fracture of long bones in dogs

Research in veterinary science · 2026 Oct 13

Mesquita LDR, Rahal SC, Kano WT, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42896349 DOI 10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106440 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

A retrospective analysis of canine hip dysplasia in Hovawart population in the Czech Republic

Polish journal of veterinary sciences · 2026 Sep 17

Rečková Z, Večeřa M, Kopec T, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42894992 DOI 10.24425/pjvs.2026.3604 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Curriculum revision immerses UGA DVM students in clinical/surgical experience from week 1

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 2026 Nov 1

Wheat SK, Prezzano DL, Jones SN, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42892318 DOI 10.2460/javma.26.08.0626 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

A zingiberene-selenium nanoparticle formulation modulates oxidative, inflammatory, and osteogenic responses during femoral fracture healing in rats

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Albarakati AJA
- Surgery
PMID 42890363 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1908406 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Polarization Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography for Surgical Margin Assessment for Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Veterinary and comparative oncology · 2026 Oct 15

Patel N, Fontes G, Dornbusch J, et al.
- Oncology
- Surgery
PMID 42881568 DOI 10.1111/vco.70121 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Multimodal characterization of equine synovitis: Correlation between arthroscopic, histopathological, and biomarker assessments in septic vs. aseptic cases

Journal of equine veterinary science · 2026 Oct 15

Charbonnel A, Thorin C, Allain S, et al.
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Equine
PMID 42880517 DOI 10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106179 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Use of a cost-effective specimen retrieval bag for canine laparoscopic ovariectomy: a clinical prospective study (2021-2024)

The Journal of small animal practice · 2026 Oct 15

Boullenger J, Gougeon E, Dunié-Mérigot A, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42878493 DOI 10.1111/jsap.70215 View on PubMed ↗
Clinical trial

Effects of pregabalin added to a multimodal anesthetic protocol in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Romano M, Hernández-Avalos I, Nanci C, et al.
- Surgery
- Anesthesia
PMID 42877642 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1910676 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Psychometric validation of the short form of the Unesp-Botucatu Pig Composite Acute Pain Scale (UPAPS-SF) for assessing pain in piglets following surgical castration

Veterinary journal · 2026 Oct 14

da Silva GV, Alves LKS, Pivato GM, et al.
- Surgery
- Farm Animal
PMID 42874845 DOI 10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106903 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Effects of centrifugation-based therapeutic plasma exchange on coagulation parameters in dogs with canine visceral leishmaniasis

The veterinary quarterly · 2026 Dec 31

Maia SR, Geraldes SS, Dos Santos Nogueira F, et al.

PMID 42872736 DOI 10.1080/01652176.2026.2706032 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Case report

A novel 3D-printed patient-specific limb-sparing radial endoprosthesis for treatment of primary osteosarcoma in a Great Dane

Veterinary surgery : VS · 2026 Oct 14

Tavola F, Kaczmarek J, Oxley B, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42872590 DOI 10.1111/vsu.70163 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Tibial plateau levelling osteotomy with medialisation implant spacers for the treatment of concomitant medial patellar luxation and cranial cruciate ligament rupture in 16 canine stifles

Australian veterinary journal · 2026 Oct 14

Iversen J, Chong WL, Frazzica F, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42872311 DOI 10.1111/avj.70152 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of full-thickness abdominal wall injuries complicated by evisceration and fistulation in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

El-Shafaey ES, Najeb M, Abdo Rizk M, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42872068 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1926549 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Two headless cannulated screws have a higher maximum failure load than screw-and-pin fixation at a 70° fracture angle in 3-dimensionally printed canine femoral neck models

American journal of veterinary research · 2026 Oct 13

Song I, Kim S, Kim HY, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42869074 DOI 10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0317 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Biomechanical evaluation of cerclage fixation constructs in a 3-dimensionally printed canine tibial long-oblique fracture model

American journal of veterinary research · 2026 Oct 12

Park J, Kim JM, Kim HY
- Surgery
PMID 42869070 DOI 10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0167 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Establishment and Evaluation of the Reliability of Computed Tomography-Based Femoral Joint Reference Angles in Normal French Bulldog Limbs

Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T · 2026 Oct 13

Gander Soares D, Strickland R, Li M, et al.
- Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
PMID 42869068 DOI 10.1055/a-2943-7869 View on PubMed ↗
Systematic review

Morpho-molecular assessment of nanomaterials in teleost fish wound healing: a systematic review

BMC veterinary research · 2026 Oct 9

Rabea A, Ibrahim I, Mahgoub H, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42859172 DOI 10.1186/s12917-026-05934-6 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Transdiaphragmatic video-assisted lobectomy of caudal and accessory lung lobes: A canine cadaveric feasibility study

Veterinary surgery : VS · 2026 Oct 8

Rico-Holgado S, Garcia-Pertierra S, Martinez-Trapero A, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42847738 DOI 10.1111/vsu.70159 View on PubMed ↗
Clinical trial

Analgesic effect of methadone constant rate infusion is not superior to fentanyl constant rate infusion in dogs after spinal surgery: a prospective, randomized, blinded, clinical trial

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Schütter AF, Kästner SBR, Prause B, et al.
- Surgery
- Anesthesia
PMID 42846857 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1873178 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Soft tissue sarcoma formation following partial tarsal arthrodesis in dogs: Report of 2 cases

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne · 2026 Oct

Smith S, Sereda C
- Oncology
PMID 42846432 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Sequential thoracoscopic thoracic duct occlusion and intra-abdominal lymphatic intervention for feline refractory idiopathic chylothorax

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne · 2026 Oct

Shigemoto J, Ino M

PMID 42846404 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Mandibular fracture with subsequent sequestrum formation and tooth-root abscess in a 3-year-old mare

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne · 2026 Oct

Schmoyer KN
- Surgery
- Dentistry
- Equine
PMID 42846304 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Laryngeal rhabdomyosarcoma in a dog treated with surgery and palliative-intent radiation therapy

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne · 2026 Oct

Nemoto Y, Nakaichi M, Itoh H, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42846286 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Intermittent low-efficiency hemodiafiltration causes a marked decrease in ampicillin and sulbactam plasma concentration in dogs with oliguric acute kidney injury

Research in veterinary science · 2026 Nov

André A, Espana B, Nectoux A, et al.
- Internal Medicine
PMID 42843312 DOI 10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106430 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Laparoscopic transfer of in vitro fertilized gene-edited embryos in pigs

Theriogenology · 2026 Oct 5

Nagahara M, Namula Z, Hirata M, et al.
- Surgery
- Farm Animal
PMID 42843117 DOI 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118244 View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Surgical management of an unstable occipital condyle fracture in a dog using a patient-specific CNC-milled titanium implant: a case report

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Jeong N, Kim H, Cho C, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42840741 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1891073 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Prognostic indicators associated with 2-week survival and postoperative antimicrobial use following ovariohysterectomy for canine pyometra from 2012 to 2021: a multicenter retrospective cohort of 470 cases

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Langfitt SM, Arun A, Spector DI, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42840567 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1935847 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Effect of model assembly on simulated surgical performance in veterinary students: A randomised controlled trial utilising a canine castration model

Australian veterinary journal · 2026 Oct 6

Dockray E, Callcott E, Edwards S, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42838730 DOI 10.1111/avj.70143 View on PubMed ↗
Review

Gonad sparing sterilization surgery for dogs in clinical practice

Theriogenology · 2026 Sep 28

De Cramer KGM
- Surgery
PMID 42837844 DOI 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118221 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Scientific Presentation Abstracts

Veterinary surgery : VS · 2026 Oct
- Surgery
PMID 42836378 DOI 10.1111/vsu.70134 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Cervical articular process joint versus ventral cervical stabilization in horses: A biomechanical study

Veterinary surgery : VS · 2026 Oct 5

Ysebaert MP, Foslien R, David DM, et al.
- Surgery
- Equine
PMID 42834597 DOI 10.1111/vsu.70166 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Surgical management of cricopharyngeal achalasia in dogs results in low mortality but moderate incidence of recurrence or persistent clinical signs

American journal of veterinary research · 2026 Oct 5

Zhang RM, Brisson BA, Holt DE, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42833263 DOI 10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0302 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Optical neuronavigation facilitates transcranial surgical access to the equine pituitary gland

American journal of veterinary research · 2026 Oct 5

Bonilla A, Pezzanite LM, Kappel S, et al.
- Surgery
- Equine
PMID 42833260 DOI 10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0256 View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Bilateral Keratouveitis and Secondary Glaucoma in a Young Dog With Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Veterinary ophthalmology · 2026 Nov

Prabhu SN, Davis AB, Brown KR, et al.
- Internal Medicine
- Ophthalmology
PMID 42827409 DOI 10.1111/vop.70278 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Evaluation of a novel desensitising device (ClipFitter) for castration and tail-docking of lambs to reduce pain assessed by quantitative and qualitative behavioural methods

Veterinary journal · 2026 Oct 2

Dwyer CM, Donbavand J, Weston ME, et al.
- Surgery
- Farm Animal
PMID 42826834 DOI 10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106907 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Dogs and cats undergoing surgery for penetrating thoracic trauma have high survival despite frequent complications, and imaging may underestimate injury severity

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 2026 Oct 2

Pathak N, Lozano B, Wang YW, et al.
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
PMID 42826750 DOI 10.2460/javma.26.06.0466 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Most cats with a spinal fracture or luxation recover locomotion within 8 weeks of surgery

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 2026 Oct 2

Severac L, Piot C, Gibert S, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42826746 DOI 10.2460/javma.26.05.0331 View on PubMed ↗
Review

When to consider mitral valve surgery in dogs: a comparative review of open mitral valve repair and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair with a proposed selection framework

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Kongchatree S, Rattanasrisomporn J
- Cardiology
- Surgery
PMID 42824553 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1900762 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Case report: Long-term local control of recurrent lymphatic malformations using minocycline sclerotherapy following surgical resection in a dog

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Taki H, Sakai T, Kondo T, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42824097 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1910356 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Effect of thoracic duct identification by CT lymphangiography and intraoperative contrast on surgical outcome in cats with idiopathic chylothorax

Veterinary surgery : VS · 2026 Oct 1

Andrews C, Case JB, Burneko M, et al.
- Surgery
PMID 42823621 DOI 10.1111/vsu.70164 View on PubMed ↗

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