Marsupialisation of an arachnoid cyst in a dog |
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| Authors: | W M McKee P W Renwick |
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| Institution: | Willows Referral Service, 78 Tanworth Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4DF |
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| Abstract: | A seven-month-old West Highland white terrier was presented with hindlimb ataxia and paraparesis. Radiographic studies revealed an arachnoid cyst at thoracic vertebrae 12 and 13. A dorsal laminectomy and durotomy were performed to decompress the spinal cord. The cyst was marsupialised by suturing the dura mater to the edge of the laminectomy defect. There were no postoperative complications and the dog improved to normality. |
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