Hemipelvectomy in dogs and cats: technique overview, variations, and description.
OBJECTIVE
To review and describe the surgical procedure of hemipelvectomy in dogs and cats.


METHODS
Descriptive report.


METHODS
Dogs and cats.


METHODS
Anatomic surgical technique description and PubMed literature search.


RESULTS
Hemipelvectomy is an involved, aggressive surgical procedure that must be tailored to each specific clinical case. Thorough preoperative assessment and planning, as well as considerations for closure options are critical for a successful outcome. Although outcome data are scant, the prognosis after hemipelvectomy correlates to the underlying disease process. Proactive postoperative analgesia and slower return to function are important factors in patient management.


CONCLUSIONS
With careful pre- and postoperative planning, hemipelvectomy can be used successfully in dogs and cats.


CONCLUSIONS
Hemipelvectomy in the dog and cat is a viable treatment option for selected neoplastic and traumatic conditions.
Kramer
Alon
A
Cascade Veterinary Referral Center, Portland, OR 97223, USA. akramer@cascadevrc.com
Walsh
Peter J
PJ
Seguin
Bernard
B
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D006428:Hemipelvectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D016896:Treatment Outcome