Veterinary surgery : VS · 2014
Intervertebral disk disease in 3 striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis).
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Krauss Maximiljan W, Benato Livia, Wack Allison, McDonnell John J, Schoemaker Nico J, Westerhof Ineke, Bronson Ellen, Gielen Ingrid, Van Caelenberg Annemie, Hellebuyck Tom, Meij Björn P, De Decker Steven
Аннотация
OBJECTIVE: To describe diagnostic findings, surgical technique, and outcome in 3 striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) with a history of paraparesis.
STUDY DESIGN: Case series.
ANIMALS: Skunks (n = 3) with paraparesis.
METHODS: Neurologic examination revealed upper motor neuron disease (T2-L2) in 2 skunks and lower motor neuron disease (L3-S3) in 1 skunk. Diagnostic imaging included radiography, myelography, CT, and MRI and confirmed intervertebral disk herniation (IVDH) in each skunk. Because initial treatment with pain medication and cage rest did not result in lasting improvement, spinal surgery was performed.
RESULTS: Hemilaminectomy (2 skunks) and dorsal laminectomy (1 skunk) was performed with removal of extruded disk material. The skunks improved after surgery but all had minor residual neurologic deficits when examined at various times postoperatively.
CONCLUSION: Thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation occurs in skunks, and must be included in the differential diagnosis of paraparesis.
STUDY DESIGN: Case series.
ANIMALS: Skunks (n = 3) with paraparesis.
METHODS: Neurologic examination revealed upper motor neuron disease (T2-L2) in 2 skunks and lower motor neuron disease (L3-S3) in 1 skunk. Diagnostic imaging included radiography, myelography, CT, and MRI and confirmed intervertebral disk herniation (IVDH) in each skunk. Because initial treatment with pain medication and cage rest did not result in lasting improvement, spinal surgery was performed.
RESULTS: Hemilaminectomy (2 skunks) and dorsal laminectomy (1 skunk) was performed with removal of extruded disk material. The skunks improved after surgery but all had minor residual neurologic deficits when examined at various times postoperatively.
CONCLUSION: Thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation occurs in skunks, and must be included in the differential diagnosis of paraparesis.