The Abstract Podcast: Small animal soft tissue Surgery

Small animal soft tissue Surgery: October 25th 2026 (abstracts published between 18th October and 24th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Marti, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "Intraoperative Measurement of Soft Tissue Tension in Canine Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasty.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2969-6113 ----- • (00:02:05) Campagnolo, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "New World screwworm in livestock production systems: biosecurity, economic considerations, and management for cattle, sheep, goat, horse, and swine producers.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.06.0484 ----- • (00:03:01) Chang and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Sugammadex at 2 mg/kg provides rapid and sustained reversal of moderate rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0288 ----- • (00:04:09) Bryant and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Acute postoperative hypophosphatemia is a potential sequela following hepatectomy in dogs.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.08.0332 ----- • (00:05:27) de Oliveira and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Cytoreduction combined with cryosurgery for the treatment of eyelid neoplasms in dogs: Clinical outcomes and histopathological characterization.", Vol 320, pp. 106949, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106949 ----- • (00:06:30) Anteplioğlu and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Hepatic encephalopathy in shelter-housed Van cats: neuropathology, cytokine immunoreactivity and concurrent hepatic lipidosis.", Vol 230, pp. 40-48, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.10.002 ----- • (00:07:41) Sasaki and colleagues, Parasitology international, "A case of feline sparganosis caused by Spirometra asiana (Cestoda: Diphyllobothriidae) discovered during left forelimb amputation.", Vol 117, pp. 103412, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parint.2026.103412 ----- • (00:08:37) Sunpongsri and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Doxorubicin-induced Cardiotoxicity in Dogs: A Narrative Review.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70124 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal soft tissue Surgery: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Impey and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Canine desexing attitudes and practices of Australian veterinarians: A cross-sectional survey.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70146 ----- • (00:02:02) da Silva and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Clinical features, survival, and associated factors for canine mast cell tumors: The role of neutering.", Vol 320, pp. 106929, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106929 ----- • (00:03:10) Boullenger and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Use of a cost-effective specimen retrieval bag for canine laparoscopic ovariectomy: a clinical prospective study (2021-2024).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70215 ----- • (00:04:19) Bartlett and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Clinical features, management, short- and long-term outcomes for cats and dogs diagnosed with pyothorax: 103 cases (2015-2021).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70214 ----- • (00:05:27) Rossanese and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Long-term outcomes following modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt placement in 13 dogs with cyanotic congenital heart disease.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70210 ----- • (00:06:35) Patel and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Transpalpebral exenteration in dogs: A retrospective study (2003‒2023).", Vol 199, pp. e369-e380, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70219 ----- • (00:07:37) Patel and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Polarization Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography for Surgical Margin Assessment for Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70121 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal soft tissue Surgery: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Rico-Holgado and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Transdiaphragmatic video-assisted lobectomy of caudal and accessory lung lobes: A canine cadaveric feasibility study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70159 ----- • (00:02:02) Zhang and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Surgical management of cricopharyngeal achalasia in dogs results in low mortality but moderate incidence of recurrence or persistent clinical signs.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0302 ----- • (00:03:12) Vieira-Filho and colleagues, Veterinary immunology and immunopathology, "Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and Treg cells in canine melanomas: Site-specific prognostic implications.", Vol 301, pp. 111226, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2026.111226 ----- • (00:04:32) Zăvoi and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Management of volumetric muscle loss in a dog using bioactive glass-alginate-cellulose composite and a transpositional flap: a case report.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11557-x ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal soft tissue Surgery: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:58) Andrews and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Effect of thoracic duct identification by CT lymphangiography and intraoperative contrast on surgical outcome in cats with idiopathic chylothorax.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70164 ----- • (00:02:28) Sullivan and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Trauma, particularly vehicular strikes, causes substantial years of life lost in dogs and cats.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0398 ----- • (00:03:29) Gruber and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Neoadjuvant intralesional triamcinolone is not associated with increased incidence of surgical site complications in dogs with cutaneous and subcutaneous mast cell tumors.", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0311 ----- • (00:04:43) Clark and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "No significant difference in outcomes found between vacuum-assisted closure versus standard bandaging of free meshed full-thickness skin grafts in a cohort of 125 dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0159 ----- • (00:05:56) Beard and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "High rates of morbidity and mortality in dogs with physiologic degloving injuries.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0164 ----- • (00:07:06) Westbrook and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Nasotracheal oxygen supplementation facilitates anesthetic recovery in high-risk brachycephalic dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1361-1368, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.02.0104 ----- • (00:08:15) Bronko and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Frozen section biopsy is a feasible and accurate tool for diagnosing canine and feline oral tumors in a private veterinary oral surgery practice.", Vol 264, pp. 1333-1340, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0204 ----- • (00:09:24) Lee and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Thoracic radiographs in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus rarely affect the decision to proceed with surgery or survival to discharge: a 25-year retrospective study of 176 cases.", Vol 264, pp. 1356-1360, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0871 ----- • (00:10:45) Bergstein and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Epidural analgesia reduces or eliminates neuropathic pain refractory to oral medications in dogs and cats for weeks to months.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0237 ----- • (00:11:58) Zanardi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Canine gastric polyps are predominantly hyperplastic, and endoscopic polypectomy is a safe and effective treatment associated with no recurrence during follow-up.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0230 ----- • (00:13:10) Iida and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Computed tomography perfusion parameters may aid preoperative differentiation of canine pheochromocytomas from adrenocortical tumors.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0280 ----- • (00:14:34) Fishelson and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Tail wounds in military working dogs: Clinical characterization and a randomized sham-controlled trial of photobiomodulation.", Vol 319, pp. 106838, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106838 ----- • (00:15:50) Conti and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Anti-tumour activity of canine activated T-cells and cytokine-induced killer cells against canine malignant melanoma in vitro.", Vol 319, pp. 106787, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106787 ----- • (00:17:09) Mon Hla and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Targeted variant analysis of feline mediastinal lymphoma using MassARRAY and clinical associations.", Vol 210, pp. 106332, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106332 ----- • (00:18:23) Nozaki and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Sequence-based analysis of healthy canine tissues and oral malignant melanoma identifies disease-associated small RNAs and candidate miRNAs.", Vol 210, pp. 106335, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106335 ----- • (00:19:46) Kobayashi and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "11β-HSD1-mediated cortisol conversion promotes immune suppression and tumor cell migration in canine mammary carcinoma.", Vol 210, pp. 106333, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106333 ----- • (00:21:03) Moinard and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Concordance between CINSARC (a gene-based signature) and histological grade in dogs bearing soft tissue sarcomas: A proof-of-concept study.", Vol 210, pp. 106336, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106336 ----- • (00:22:31) Mon Hla and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Thymidine kinase 1 and lactate dehydrogenase activities in plasma and pleural effusion as biomarkers of feline mediastinal lymphoma: Clinical, viral and molecular correlates.", Vol 210, pp. 106325, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106325 ----- • (00:23:53) Ubiali and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Exploring the prognostic implications of programmed death-ligand 1 expression in canine nodal lymphoma: Insights from surface membrane expression, transcript amount and plasmatic levels.", Vol 210, pp. 106309, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106309 ----- • (00:25:27) Holanda and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Infrared thermography in cats with squamous cell carcinoma: A pilot study.", Vol 210, pp. 106310, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106310 ----- • (00:26:35) Grashei and colleagues, Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), "Multimodal Imaging of Hypoxia, Metabolism and pH in Feline Sarcoma Using Hyperpolarized 13C MRI and PET.", e77830, https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.77830 ----- • (00:27:57) Yamasaki and colleagues, Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche veterinaire, "Antitumor effects of CEP32496 on urothelial carcinoma with BRAF mutation (V595E) in dogs.", Vol 90, pp. 121-129, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42775191/ ----- • (00:29:16) Ubert and colleagues, Magnetic resonance in medicine, "First Clinical-Scale Use of a Percutaneous EPR Oxygen Probe (OxyTrack) for Deep-Tissue pO2 Measurements in a Canine Cancer Patient.", Vol 96, pp. 2029-2036, https://doi.org/10.1002/mrm.70449 ----- • (00:30:37) Abdullah and colleagues, Microbial pathogenesis, "Whole-genome analysis of a canine-derived tet(X4)-positive E. coli O15:H45 reveals distinct genomic features.", Vol 219, pp. 108760, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2026.108760 ----- • (00:31:48) Chen and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Age distribution and regression-associated immunophenotypic features in canine cutaneous histiocytoma.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0189 ----- • (00:33:04) Nolff and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Comparison of an Anti-αvβ3 Integrin NIR Fluorescent Probe and Indocyanin Green for Precision Resection of Naturally Occurring Sarcomas in Dogs-A Randomized Blinded Case-Controlled Pilot Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70116 ----- • (00:34:23) Nowell and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE) as an Adjunctive Therapy in Canine Cutaneous Epitheliotropic Lymphoma (CTCL).", Vol 37, pp. 788-796, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70098 ----- • (00:35:32) De Moura and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Epidemiology of Canine Cutaneous Histiocytoma: Insights From Age and Topographic Clustering.", Vol 37, pp. 780-787, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70068 ----- • (00:36:33) Horita and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Dermatological Adverse Events Associated With Lapatinib Treatment in Dogs With Urothelial Carcinoma: A Retrospective Study.", Vol 37, pp. 752-760, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70062 ----- • (00:37:52) Zambrano and colleagues, Veterinary immunology and immunopathology, "CXCL8 expression, inflammatory biomarkers, and TP53 intronic polymorphisms in canine transmissible venereal tumor.", Vol 300, pp. 111180, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2026.111180 ----- • (00:39:08) He and colleagues, Veterinary immunology and immunopathology, "Development of therapeutic PD-1 monoclonal antibodies for treatment of canine tumor.", Vol 300, pp. 111189, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2026.111189 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal soft tissue Surgery: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • Ishigaki and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Staged caval occlusion enabling en bloc right divisional hepatectomy in two dogs with hepatocellular carcinoma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70143 ----- • (00:02:17) Griffin and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Pathologic Characterization and Clinical Significance of Lymphovascular Invasion in Canine Thyroid Carcinomas.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70118 ----- • (00:03:39) Amato and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Tolerability and Outcome of Medical Treatment in Feline Nasal Carcinomas: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70117 ----- • (00:05:07) Vizcay and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Electrochemotherapy achieves high local control of lingual and tonsillar tumors in dogs and cats.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0557 ----- • (00:06:41) Robertson and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Urine Molecular Fingerprinting: exploratory study of a promising technology for detecting cancer and nonneoplastic disease in dogs.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0178 ----- • (00:08:04) Mitchell and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Canine pleuroperitoneal diaphragmatic hernias: a multicentric, retrospective, observational analysis of 20 dogs (2009-2026).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70206 ----- • (00:09:21) Berlemont and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Surgical management of type I atresia ani using Heineke-Mikulicz-like anoplasty: a case series of eleven kittens (2022-2025).", 1098612X261495299, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261495299 ----- • (00:10:44) Pandey and colleagues, Protein expression and purification, "Recombinant canine matrix metalloproteinase-13: Expression, functional characterization and application in sandwich ELISA for canine mammary carcinoma detection.", Vol 244, pp. 107004, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pep.2026.107004 ----- • (00:12:12) Teyssandier and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Successful management of nesidioblastosis in a dog with persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia following staged bilateral partial pancreatectomies.", 101103, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101103 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]