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Review
. 2024 May;54(3):577-589.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.12.010. Epub 2024 Jan 18.

Updates in Surgical Oncology

Bernard Séguin  1 , Julius M Liptak  2
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Review

Updates in Surgical Oncology

Bernard Séguin et al. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2024 May.

Abstract

New knowledge and data can influence the treatment options of dogs and cats affected by neoplasms. Partial limb amputation with the use of a prosthesis is possible in dogs. Newer studies attempt to define better and understand the complications and limb function associated with this approach. Limb sparing is an alternative to amputation, and three-dimensional printing allows the manufacturing of personalized endoprostheses. Finally, the recommended approach for the excision of cutaneous mast cell tumors (MCTs) is with proportional margins. In dogs, grade shifting might have occurred when removing a recurrent MCT or soft tissue sarcoma.

Keywords: 3D-printing; Grade shifting; Limb sparing; Mast cell tumor; Partial limb amputation; Proportional margins; Prosthesis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure B. Séguin has no commercial or financial conflict of interest to disclose. J.M. Liptak is on the board of QBiotics Group.

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