The Use of Self-Inflating Hygroscopic Tissue Expanders to Facilitate Osteosarcoma Removal in a Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus)
Joint Authors
Minter, Larry J.
Archibald, Kate E.
Troan, Brigid
Smith, Dustin
Source
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 0.34 kg adult female Massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) was presented for evaluation of a subcutaneous mass affecting the ventral scales.
The mass was diagnosed as a sarcoma via punch biopsy with no evidence of metastasis on diagnostic imaging.
Surgical margins of 1-2 cm were planned to achieve complete excision of the neoplasm.
A technique for tissue expansion was employed due to concerns regarding the ability to close the surgical site without excess tension or dehiscence.
Two 27 mm diameter×5 mm hygroscopic self-inflating tissue expanders were placed subcutaneously under the lateral scales adjacent to the mass.
Maximum skin expansion occurred over a four-week period, and no direct negative effects were noted.
Excision of the primary mass was performed routinely five weeks after implant placement.
Primary closure of the defect was achieved with minimal tension by incorporating the expanded skin.
While the surgery was successful with no evidence of metastasis, the snake died of sepsis two weeks postoperatively.
This is the first report of the use of self-inflating hygroscopic tissue expanders to help close a surgical defect in a reptile.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Archibald, Kate E.& Troan, Brigid& Smith, Dustin& Minter, Larry J.. 2020. The Use of Self-Inflating Hygroscopic Tissue Expanders to Facilitate Osteosarcoma Removal in a Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus). Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152023
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Archibald, Kate E.…[et al.]. The Use of Self-Inflating Hygroscopic Tissue Expanders to Facilitate Osteosarcoma Removal in a Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus). Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152023
American Medical Association (AMA)
Archibald, Kate E.& Troan, Brigid& Smith, Dustin& Minter, Larry J.. The Use of Self-Inflating Hygroscopic Tissue Expanders to Facilitate Osteosarcoma Removal in a Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus). Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152023
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1152023