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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1788262
Case Report

Pelvic Symphyseal Distraction Osteotomy with Handmade Cemented Prosthesis to Manage Obstipation Secondary to Pelvic Fracture Malunion in a Young Dog

Martin Hamon 
1   Department of Small Animal Surgery, VETREF—Referral Veterinary Clinic, Beaucouze, France
2   Department of Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Health Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, United States
,
Anne Copet
1   Department of Small Animal Surgery, VETREF—Referral Veterinary Clinic, Beaucouze, France
,
Alexandre Thibault
1   Department of Small Animal Surgery, VETREF—Referral Veterinary Clinic, Beaucouze, France
,
Aurelie Bruwier
2   Department of Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Health Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, United States
,
Philippe Haudiquet
1   Department of Small Animal Surgery, VETREF—Referral Veterinary Clinic, Beaucouze, France
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Abstract

A 5-month-old mixed breed dog suffered chronic obstipation secondary to malunion of multiple pelvic fractures. Pelvic symphyseal distraction osteotomy with a handmade cemented prosthesis was performed, resolving pelvic stenosis.

Keywords

pelvic symphyseal distraction osteotomy - fracture malunion - obstipation - dog

Author Contributions

M.H.: Primary manuscript authorship, design of the study, performance of surgical intervention, data gathering, data assessment, drafting of the manuscript, manuscript figure design, revision of the manuscript, and approval of the final version of the submitted manuscript. A.C.: Assistance during surgical intervention and approval of the submitted version of the manuscript. A.T.: manuscript figure design, manuscript review, and approval of the submitted version of the manuscript. A.B.: manuscript review and approval of the final version of the submitted manuscript. P.H.: Manuscript review and approval of the submitted version of the manuscript.


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Publication History

Received: 05 March 2024

Accepted: 17 June 2024

Article published online:
05 July 2024

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