Intervertebral disk disease in dogs with signs of back pain alone: 25 cases (1986-1993).
| Autor: | Sukhiani HR; Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada., Parent JM, Atilola MA, Holmberg DL |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association [J Am Vet Med Assoc] 1996 Oct 01; Vol. 209 (7), pp. 1275-9. |
| Abstrakt: | Objective: To evaluate the population characteristics, historical, clinical, and diagnostic findings; and treatment outcome of dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) whose only clinical signs were those of back pain. Design: Retrospective case series. Animals: Dogs with IVDD and clinical signs of back pain only, without neurologic deficits, in which survey radiography of the vertebral column and diagnostic myelographic studies were performed. Procedure: Review of the medical record, evaluation of survey radiographs of the vertebral column, evaluation of myelograms and estimation of apparent extent of spinal cord compression, and follow-up information provided by telephone contact with owners. Results: Spinal cord compression was detected on myelography in 20 of 25 (80%) dogs. Treatment included decompressive surgery in 18 of 25 (72%) dogs and all dogs underwent intervertebral disk fenestration. The condition was improved in 24 of 25 (96%) dogs after surgery. Clinical Implications: Dogs with thoracolumbar IVDD that have clinical signs of back pain alone, without neurologic deficits, may have substantial compression of the spinal cord. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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