Evaluation of intracranial meningioma resection with a surgical aspirator in dogs: 17 cases (1996-2004).

摘要: Objective—To determine results of intracranial meningioma resection by use a surgical aspirator and assess prognostic factors associated with meningiomas in dogs. Design—Retrospective case series. Animals—17 Procedures—Medical records dogs that underwent an were reviewed. Information pertaining to signalment, imaging findings, clinical signs, duration preoperative treatment, location the tumor, histologic assessment, outcome, necropsy was obtained from medical record. Clients referring veterinarians contacted via telephone for information on recurrence signs postoperative survival time. Results—16 > 7 years age, all 17 had seizures before surgery. The most commonly affected breed Golden Retriever, represented 6 Median time 1,254 days. Of data collected, only subtype...