Hemilaminectomia COMO TRATAMENTO PARA EXTRUSÃO DE DISCO INTERVERTEBRAL EM CÃO - RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

Intervertebral disc extrusion (EDIV) is the most common neuropathy in dogs, occurs due to a chondroid degeneration of the disc and can cause from spinal hyperesthesia to paraplegia with loss of perception to deep pain. The aim of this study was to report a case of EDIV in a dachshund dog that presented with pelvic limb paraplegia. Neurological clinical examination and computed tomography were performed to diagnose the disease. The treatment was surgical using the dorsal hemilaminectomy technique.