The Abstract Podcast: Small animal soft tissue Surgery

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A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Small animal soft tissue and oncological surgery. Hosts Alex and Sarah discuss the most clinically relevant papers each week. Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

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  1. 4d ago

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, July 19th 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: July 19th 2026 (abstracts published between 12th July and 18th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:03:13) Ruzics and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Development of a predictive model for estimation of postoperative risk following brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome surgery.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0071 ----- • (00:04:30) Wund and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Pretreatment with phenoxybenzamine improves short-term survival and hemodynamic stability in dogs undergoing adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0264 ----- • (00:05:45) Zanardi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Canine gastric polyps are predominantly hyperplastic, and endoscopic polypectomy is a safe and effective treatment associated with no recurrence during follow-up.", 1-12, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0230 ----- • (00:09:25) Ziea and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Ethylene oxide can effectively sterilise permanent marker pens after repeated use on dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70115 ----- • (00:10:38) Cavanaugh and colleagues, New Zealand veterinary journal, "Iatrogenic rectal perforation in two cats secondary to use of a faecal loop.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.1080/00480169.2026.2694516 ----- • (00:07:01) Formiga Silva and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Nephrotomy as a surgical approach for renal dioctophymosis in eighteen dogs.", Vol 318, pp. 106779, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106779 ----- • (00:08:12) Schweitzer and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Outcome of surgical treatment of severe keratomalacia in dogs and cats with a 360-degree conjunctival graft: 12 cases (2017-2024).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70175 ----- • (00:00:57) Aruvornlop and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Clinicopathological characteristics and clinical outcomes of multiple histological subtypes in feline mammary carcinomas.", 3009858261462564, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261462564 ----- • (00:02:00) Bertram and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Intratumoral distribution of anisokaryosis in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", 3009858261465447, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261465447 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  2. Jul 12

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, July 12th 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: July 12th 2026 (abstracts published between 5th July and 11th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:04:12) Ishigaki and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Temporary caval occlusion technique during right divisional hepatectomy for massive hepatocellular carcinoma with caudal vena cava compression/involvement in dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70133 ----- • (00:05:34) Gruber and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Neoadjuvant intralesional triamcinolone is not associated with increased incidence of surgical site complications in dogs with cutaneous and subcutaneous mast cell tumors.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0311 ----- • (00:07:08) Clark and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "No significant difference in outcomes found between vacuum-assisted closure versus standard bandaging of free meshed full-thickness skin grafts in a cohort of 125 dogs.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0159 ----- • (00:12:38) Frigerio and colleagues, Case reports in veterinary medicine, "Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx in a Dog.", Vol 2026, pp. 5935429, https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/5935429 ----- • (00:13:51) Keil and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Primary pancreatic histiocytic sarcoma with peritoneal sarcomatosis in a cat.", Vol 228, pp. 69-74, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.06.009 ----- • (00:08:41) Schol and colleagues, NPJ Regenerative medicine, "Tie2-enriched nucleus pulposus cell transplantation enables severity-independent disc repair in a canine model with induced and controlled disc degeneration severity.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41536-026-00491-w ----- • (00:10:00) Ryu and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Reconstruction of a chronic gastrocnemius tendon rupture using ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) suture tape and flexor digitorum lateralis augmentation in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0153 ----- • (00:11:13) Suzuki and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Copper analysis of laparoscopic liver biopsy tissue samples from cats.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0074 ----- • (00:01:05) Chrostek and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping Identifies Variable Cervical Drainage and Metastatic Nodes Outside Traditional Sampling Sites in Canine Oromaxillofacial Tumours.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70090 ----- • (00:02:43) Sofia and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Surgery and Adjuvant Electrochemotherapy Compared to Surgery Alone for Treatment of Canine Incompletely Excised Soft Tissue Sarcomas.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70088 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  3. Jul 5

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, July 5th 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: July 5th 2026 (abstracts published between 28th June and 4th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:10) Poggi and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Laparoscopic typhlectomy in a dog with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70130 ----- • (00:04:04) Oyamada and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Tailored ureteroneocystostomy with tension-relieving techniques for benign ureteral obstruction in cats: a retrospective study of 189 cases (220 ureters).", Vol 264, pp. 902-912, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.09.0611 ----- • (00:05:32) Goraya and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Partial cystectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy are associated with prolonged survival in dogs and cats with nontrigonal urothelial carcinoma (2010-2014).", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0721 ----- • (00:07:04) Graham and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Lignocaine and phenylephrine spray prior to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome surgery in dogs reduces postoperative regurgitation: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial.", Vol 264, pp. 838-846, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0853 ----- • (00:09:50) Ahn and colleagues, The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, "Modified bilateral labial/buccal rotational flap with surgical nasal orifice creation following rostral maxillectomy in a dog with nasal planum squamous cell carcinoma.", Vol 67, pp. 758-766, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42368690/ ----- • (00:08:23) Salmina and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Nerve-sparing total prostatectomy with or without adjuvant chemotherapy is associated with a low rate of surgical complications, long-term continence and improved survival in 22 dogs with T1 to T3 prostatic tumours.", Vol 67, pp. 606-612, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70112 ----- • (00:02:28) Cassou and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Characterization and outcomes of cats with cardiomyopathy undergoing subcutaneous ureteral bypass device placement.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag127 ----- • (00:11:06) Laponio, Veterinary medicine and science, "Two-Port Totally Laparoscopic Colonopexy for the Treatment of Recurrent Rectal Prolapse in a Cat: A Case Report.", Vol 12, pp. e71011, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.71011 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  4. Jun 28

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, June 28th 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: June 28th 2026 (abstracts published between 21st June and 27th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:54) Blatt and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Surgical approach for common carotid ligation at the level of the medial retropharyngeal lymph node in dogs: A comparative cadaveric study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70128 ----- • (00:05:16) Tollefson and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Ultrasonographic features of gastric mucosal hypertrophy in dogs receiving chronic omeprazole: a retrospective case series.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0297 ----- • (00:06:42) Muscatello and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Computer-aided Image Analysis for PDL1 assessment in Canine Urothelial Carcinoma.", 106758, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106758 ----- • (00:08:10) Holanda and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Prognostic factors in cats with squamous cell carcinoma treated with electrochemotherapy.", 106755, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106755 ----- • (00:09:47) Hardy and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "A case of successful surgical management of colonic duplication with pygomelia in a 2-month-old dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70160 ----- • (00:10:55) Kiriki and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Clinical outcomes of lateral ear canal resection performed in routine clinical practice for chronic otitis externa in dogs: a retrospective descriptive study of 58 ears (2016-2025).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70156 ----- • (00:15:26) Pagani and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Short-term outcomes and mortality predictors in 41 dogs undergoing cholecystectomy for gallbladder mucocele: a single referral centre study.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05648-9 ----- • (00:16:56) Cunha and colleagues, Cancers, "Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes in Dogs with Malignant Intranasal Tumors Treated with Radiotherapy: A Retrospective Study of 40 Cases.", 18, https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers18122013 ----- • (00:12:24) Jimeno Sandoval and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: SURGICAL REPAIR OF STEROIDAL AND NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG-ASSOCIATED FULL THICKNESS GASTROINTESTINAL ULCERS IN 10 CATS.", 1098612X261467165, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261467165 ----- • (00:13:56) Shinsako and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Ala vestibuloplasty for treatment of feline brachycephalic syndrome: a description of the procedure and long-term outcomes in 27 cats.", 1098612X261465216, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261465216 ----- • (00:02:18) Nowell and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE) as an Adjunctive Therapy in Canine Cutaneous Epitheliotropic Lymphoma (CTCL).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70098 ----- • (00:03:57) Rossmeisl and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Magnetic resonance imaging of primary central nervous system neoplasms of dogs and cats: Basic concepts for diagnostic pathologists.", 3009858261461763, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261461763 ----- • (00:18:25) Camargo and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Combining lipiodol-based indirect radiography and intraoperative methylene blue for sentinel lymph node mapping in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11369-z ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  5. Jun 21

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, June 21st 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: June 21st 2026 (abstracts published between 14th June and 20th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:32) Maskell and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Closure of a massive truncal defect post sarcoma resection by using the preserved skin from the amputated forelimb in a cat.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70127 ----- • (00:03:30) Cashmore and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Computed tomographic findings in canine leproid granuloma syndrome: a case series.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70109 ----- • (00:11:46) Heidemann and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Scandinavica, "Cerebral hemangioma in a 5-month-old Chow Chow dog displaying seizures of acute onset.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-026-00872-7 ----- • (00:12:47) Epstein and colleagues, Case reports in veterinary medicine, "Marked Cauda Equina Compression Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Protrusion Resulting in Severe Chronic Neuritis and Neural Fibrosis in a Dog.", Vol 2026, pp. 3879955, https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/3879955 ----- • (00:04:46) Rodrigues-Jesus and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Hidden in plain sight: searching for occult micrometastases and isolated tumour cells in feline mammary carcinomas.", Vol 228, pp. 23-29, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.06.001 ----- • (00:05:55) Blanco and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Open-Mouth Jaw Locking in a Cat: Computed Tomography Diagnosis and Surgical Management - A Case Report.", 8987564261459656, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261459656 ----- • (00:06:46) Caceres and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "A Retrospective Evaluation of Oral Lymphoma in 75 Dogs (2019-2022): Clinical and Histopathological Features.", 8987564261459587, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261459587 ----- • (00:07:58) Hartmann and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Disseminated histiocytic sarcoma in 2 FeLV-positive cats in Brazil.", 10406387261452652, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261452652 ----- • (00:09:17) Yamamoto and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Extrahepatic biliary obstruction due to ampullary carcinoma in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0459 ----- • (00:10:22) Giorgini and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Methylation analysis of LINE-1 elements in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", 101082, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101082 ----- • (00:01:03) Ahrens and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "The Definitive-Intent 10-Fraction Radiotherapy Protocol ('The Zurich Protocol') Yields Lasting Tumour Control and Survival in Dogs With Intracranial Meningiomas.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70081 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  6. Jun 14

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, June 14th 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:05) Ehara and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Clinical outcomes of laparoscopic hepatectomy using en bloc hilar pedicle control in dogs with hepatic masses.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70124 ----- • (00:02:50) Severac and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Cardiac etiology is the leading cause of feline chylothorax: 35 cases (2006-2022).", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0029 ----- • (00:04:30) Aicher and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Measurement of abdominal fluid bilirubin concentration frequently fails to detect biliary tract rupture in dogs with gallbladder mucocele.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0228 ----- • (00:06:08) Beard and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "High rates of morbidity and mortality in dogs with physiologic degloving injuries.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0164 ----- • (00:07:42) Mizuno and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Survival outcomes in canine nasal tumors treated with megavoltage radiation therapy with or without toceranib phosphate: a retrospective study of 279 cases.", 1-5, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0135 ----- • (00:09:32) Huang and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Regional airway fat distribution and its association with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome severity in pugs with varying body condition.", 106740, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106740 ----- • (00:11:09) Lloyd-Bradley and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Evaluation of the incidence of haematuria following the placement of subcutaneous ureteral bypass devices in 18 cats (2016-2022).", 1098612X261461615, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261461615 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  7. Jun 7

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, June 7th 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:09:09) Westbrook and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Nasotracheal oxygen supplementation facilitates anesthetic recovery in high-risk brachycephalic dogs.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.02.0104 ----- • (00:10:53) Pakhawala and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Medical management and endoscopic biliary stenting associated with improved outcomes compared with surgery for extrahepatic biliary duct obstructions in dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0757 ----- • (00:12:29) Roberts and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Dogs 8 years of age and older with first-time gastrointestinal foreign bodies have an increased occurrence of incidental pathologic surgical findings.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0460 ----- • (00:15:57) Toh and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Management strategies, complication rate and outcome following treatment of para-aural abscessation as a complication of total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy surgery.", Vol 104, pp. 341-347, https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70082 ----- • (00:14:10) Guadix-Ureña and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Analgesic efficacy of an ultrasound-guided three-points transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in bitches undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy.", Vol 318, pp. 106734, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106734 ----- • (00:17:40) Sasse and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Clinical observations of tetanus toxin plus decoy, Snoretox-1, a novel targeted neuromuscular stimulant, in a pilot study of 6 British bulldogs with BOAS.", Vol 317, pp. 106636, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106636 ----- • (00:05:36) Mangabeira and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block versus lumbosacral epidural anaesthesia in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy: a randomized pilot clinical trial.", 1098612X261460760, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261460760 ----- • (00:07:16) Odunayo and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Multi-Institutional, Retrospective Evaluation of Risk Factors Predicting Complications Associated With Perineal Urethrostomy in Cats With Urethral Obstruction (2009-2019): 140 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70121 ----- • (00:02:30) Johnson and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Recurrence Rates for Mandibular Fibrosarcoma Associated With Mandibular Canal Invasion Following Mandibulectomy Procedures in Dogs.", Vol 24, pp. 407-415, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70064 ----- • (00:04:05) Chiti and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Comparison of Morbidity Between Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Elective Neck Dissection in Dogs With Head and Neck Malignancies.", Vol 24, pp. 313-323, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70055 ----- • (00:01:05) Rossmeisl and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Prognostic Value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Defined Extent of Surgical Resection in Dogs With Intracranial Meningiomas.", Vol 24, pp. 260-273, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70044 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  8. May 31

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, May 31st 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:06:45) Santos and colleagues, New Zealand veterinary journal, "Post-operative complications in 15 dogs following surgical management of pyothorax: a retrospective multi-institutional study.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.1080/00480169.2026.2671989 ----- • (00:02:38) Rigo and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Intraoperative use of N-butyl cyanoacrylate for haemostasis following cavotomy for tumour thrombus removal in dogs undergoing adrenalectomy.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70146 ----- • (00:03:59) Thibaud and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Intraoperative needlescopy facilitates complete urolith removal during open cystotomy in dogs and cats: 19 cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70145 ----- • (00:05:19) David and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Silicone stent placement for laryngeal diseases: a retrospective study of 14 dogs (2022-2025).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70143 ----- • (00:08:17) Jeon and colleagues, The veterinary quarterly, "Leverage of quick-soluble gelatin microparticles in transarterial chemoembolization of canine urothelial carcinomas.", Vol 46, pp. 2679557, https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2026.2679557 ----- • (00:01:02) Olsen and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Messenger RNA From Canine Cytology Lymph Node Specimens Can Be Utilised for Gene Expression Profiling Using Digital RNA Counting.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70078 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  9. May 24

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, May 24th 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:19) Park and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Laparoscopic-induced pneumoperitoneum does not impair oxygenation in large-breed dogs but worsens hypercapnia, which is improved by low positive end-expiratory pressure ventilation.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0797 ----- • (00:03:35) Levitis and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Surgical site infection following clean-contaminated abdominal surgery in dogs is associated with increased postoperative costs.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0222 ----- • (00:04:52) Hanai and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "PD-L2 reverse signaling suppresses tumor cell proliferation and serves as a prognostic indicator in canine high-grade mast cell tumors.", Vol 317, pp. 106710, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106710 ----- • (00:06:20) Ruffin and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Effect of Intraoperative Positioning on Anesthetic Variables in Cats Undergoing a Perineal Urethrostomy.", 1098612X261456257, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261456257 ----- • (00:00:59) Akbari-Ardabili and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Cross-Species Transcriptomic and Network Analysis of Human and Canine Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Identifies a Conserved Replication-DNA Damage Module for Drug Repurposing.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70079 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

  10. May 17

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, May 17th 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: May 17th 2026 (abstracts published between 10th May and 16th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:05:54) Ahn and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Clinical characteristics and disease progression of central corneal degeneration syndrome in dogs closely resemble Terrien marginal degeneration in humans.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0001 ----- • (00:07:11) Bezombes and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Fusion podoplasty provides favorable long-term outcomes in dogs with interdigital follicular cysts unresponsive to medical therapy: a retrospective study of 16 cases.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0093 ----- • (00:08:34) Buyukkaraca and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Yamamoto new scalp acupuncture method reduces pain scores and postoperative analgesic requirements in dogs undergoing orchiectomy.", Vol 198, pp. e435-e443, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70056 ----- • (00:09:57) Sung and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Revision surgery with Ridgestop and 3D-printed guides for grade IV canine medial patellar luxation.", Vol 74, pp. 87-94, https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2025.01220 ----- • (00:11:11) Herman and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Multimodal treatment of canine lower eyelid mast cell tumours: lip-to-lid reconstruction and sentinel lymph node mapping in two cases.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05420-z ----- • (00:12:08) Turner and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Abdominal visceral to subcutaneous fat distribution in dogs: computed tomography accuracy and factors associated with distribution.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05503-x ----- • (00:04:53) Araújo-Júnior and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Presumed monoclonal gammopathy and parasitized immune cells in peritoneal fluid of a dog with canine leishmaniasis.", Vol 227, pp. 73-76, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.05.002 ----- • (00:13:36) Ilska and colleagues, PloS one, "Quantitative genetic analysis of respiratory function and related traits in Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs.", Vol 21, pp. e0348023, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0348023 ----- • (00:14:56) Rösch, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Anatomic Empty Nose in Dogs and Cats After Nasal Disease or Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery: Implications for Human Empty Nose Syndrome?", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.03.011 ----- • (00:01:01) Keating and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Microarray Gene Expression Analysis of Lesional Skin in Canine Vesicular Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (VCLE).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70084 ----- • (00:02:12) Stocklein and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Histomorphologic and immunohistochemical characteristics of intraocular metastatic carcinomas of presumed pulmonary origin in cats: A retrospective case series from 2019 to 2025.", 3009858261445996, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261445996 ----- • (00:03:33) Yavas and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Changes in mast cell density, fibrosis, and immunohistochemical expression of tryptase, chymase, SCF, and PAR2 during regression of canine transmissible venereal tumors.", 3009858261445994, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261445994 ----- • (00:16:11) Todd and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Assessment of the accuracy of digital surgical planning and its implementation with tibial plateau levelling osteotomy.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11253-w ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

  11. May 10

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery, May 10th 2026

    Small animal soft tissue Surgery: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:06:02) Darrah and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Magnetic resonance imaging of dogs with cervical disease revealed a higher proportion of intervertebral disk disease in small dogs and neoplasia in large dogs.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0450 ----- • (00:07:27) Kienitz and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Hyperbaric oxygen therapy does not improve recovery of deep pain perception in dogs after hemilaminectomy for intervertebral disk disease.", 1-5, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0009 ----- • (00:09:06) Rosa-Padilla and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Persistent and recurrent hypercalcemia are uncommon in dogs undergoing surgical treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0104 ----- • (00:02:10) Repella and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "The Diagnosis, Attempted Endoscopic Retrieval, and Surgical Treatment of Multiple Heroin Packages in the Stomach of a Dog: A Case Report.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70114 ----- • (00:03:16) Hung and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Serum Endothelial Glycocalyx Biomarkers in Dogs Anesthetized With Isoflurane or Sevoflurane: A Randomized, Prospective Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70115 ----- • (00:01:02) Hauer and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Lumbar spinal cord ganglioglioma in a 2-year-old Boxer dog.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag081 ----- • (00:04:38) Neal and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Persistent Erythrocytosis in a Dog With a Spinal Sclerosing Paraganglioma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70112 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

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A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Small animal soft tissue and oncological surgery. Hosts Alex and Sarah discuss the most clinically relevant papers each week. Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

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