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Lateral spinal decompression in the dog: A review of 39 cases

1988; Wiley; Volume: 29; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1748-5827.1988.tb02177.x

1748-5827

Angela P. Black,

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

ABSTRACT Lateral spinal decompression was performed in 39 dogs. Twenty‐seven (67‐5 per cent) showed significant neurological improvement within 72 hours of surgery. All 36 dogs included in the long term follow up walked or were pain free in an average time of two to two‐and‐a‐half weeks.