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Julius M Liptak1, William S Dernell, Scott A Rizzo

  • 1Animal Cancer Center, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA.

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|January 7, 2005
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Partial foot amputation effectively managed malignant canine foot tumors, with most dogs recovering from lameness. This procedure offers excellent tumor control for complex cases.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Veterinary Oncology
  • Canine Podiatry

Background:

  • Malignant tumors of the digits and feet in dogs present a significant surgical challenge.
  • Traditional treatments may require extensive amputation, impacting limb function.
  • The need for effective surgical margins in canine foot tumor removal is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of partial foot amputation in treating malignant tumors of the canine digits and feet.
  • To assess postoperative outcomes, including lameness and tumor recurrence, following this surgical procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Eleven dogs diagnosed with malignant tumors of the digits and feet were included.
  • Treatment involved partial foot amputation, specifically targeting one or both central weight-bearing digits.

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  • Postoperative assessment focused on lameness resolution and local tumor recurrence.

    • Main Results:

    • Excellent tumor control was achieved, with no local recurrence observed in 10 out of 11 dogs.
    • Postoperative lameness occurred in all dogs, but resolved in eight dogs within a median of 37 days.
    • Three dogs experienced improved but persistent lameness; one dog required subsequent limb amputation.

    Conclusions:

    • Partial foot amputation is a viable and effective surgical option for managing malignant canine foot tumors requiring extensive digit resection.
    • The procedure demonstrates high rates of local tumor control, potentially preserving limb function.
    • Careful patient selection and surgical technique are important for optimizing outcomes and managing postoperative lameness.