Simultaneous Bilateral Mastectomy in the Dog |
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| Authors: | KENNETH E. BARTELS D.V.M.,M.S.,H. RODNEY FERGUSON D.V.M.,M.S.,PH.D,&dagger ,EDWARD L GILLETTE D.V.M.,M.S.,PH.D,&Dagger HARRY L FERGUSON M.D.,§ |
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| Affiliation: | Comparative Oncology Unit, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado |
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| Abstract: | Current reports advise against attempting simultaneous bilateral mastectomy in the dog. However, total mastectomy may be the most logical treatment for all dogs with mammary tumors in view of newer evidence suggesting a multicentric origin for this disease. A surgical technique for simultaneous bilateral mastectomy was evaluated in 22 dogs with mammary tumors. The procedure was successfully performed in selected patients and healing occurred without serious complications. The technique, rationale, and recommendations for use of this procedure are presented. |
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