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Background: Extended, continuous hemilaminectomy has only been reported in small to medium-sized dogs so far. It remains unclear whether excessive continuous hemilaminectomy can also be performed safely in large breed dogs. Case Description: We describe the surgical treatment and clinical outcome of a 5-year-old German Shepherd Dog that was presented with paraplegia and deep pain perception following a short episode of bilateral hind-limb lameness, secondary to jumping off of a car. CT-myelography revealed that the paraplegia originated from extensive extradural spinal cord compression (Th6-L1), due to intervertebral disc extrusion and associated epidural hemorrhage. The dog was treated with a continuous hemilaminectomy involving nine vertebrae (Th6-L1) and recovered completely with no remaining neurological deficits, within six months. Conclusion: The rapid, uncomplicated and complete functional recovery in the presented case emphasizes the practicability of extensive, continuous hemilaminectomies, also in large breed dogs.

Acute intervertebral disk extrusion (IVDE) is one of the most commonly reported neurologic disorders seen in veterinary practice. There is a recognized subset of IVDE cases that have a hemorrhagic inflammatory reaction within the epidural space that causes compression in addition to compression from herniated disk material. Previous reports have been conflicting in the outcomes of these cases. The goals of this retrospective case-control cross-sectional study are to (1) compare the success rate of routine surgical decompression in dogs with DEEH compression compared to Modified Frankel Score (MFS) matched dogs with non-hemorrhagic disk extrusions; (2) evaluate the extent of spinal cord compression on MRI compared to final patient outcomes in DEEH compression and (3) determine the surgical compression to decompression ratio and its relation to patient outcomes in cases of DEEH compression. A total of 143 dogs were included in this study and divided into two groups: DEEH compression dogs (n = 78) and non-hemorrhagic IVDE dogs (n = 65). Outcomes were assigned for each patient [0 = deceased, 1 = alive and non-ambulatory (MFS 0–3), 2 = alive and ambulatory (MFS 4 or 5)] in both groups. Outcomes of DEEH and non-hemorrhagic IVDE did not differ when taken to surgery with comparable success rates when stratified by MFS. Similarly, outcomes did not differ between DEEH and non-hemorrhagic IVDE dogs when assessed by compression to decompression ratio. Dogs with DEEH compression had more compressed sites than dogs with non-hemorrhagic IVDE (P = 0.001) and had more sites decompressed surgically than dogs with non-hemorrhagic IVDE (P < 0.001). Consequently, the compression to decompression ratio did not differ between the two groups (P = 0.52). Our results support the finding that when a similar level of surgical decompression is achieved, dogs with DEEH compression have similar outcomes to dogs with non-hemorrhagic IVDE for similar degrees of neurological dysfunction.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the parameters thought to reduce the mortality of patients with epidural-subdural hemorrhage, basal ganglia hemorrhage, edema with compression effect due to intracerebral ischemic infarction, and hemorrhage from infarcts and to find significant relationships accordingly. Material and Methods: The demographic and clinical characteristics of patients, pre-operative Glasgow Coma scale (GCS), duration of the operation after the development of the first event, length of stay in intensive care units (ICUs), infection and antibiotic therapy rates developed during their hospitalization, and long-term follow-up were recorded. The survival of the patients were compared statistically. Results: In 38 patients with GCS less than 10 points, pre-operative GCS, length of stay in ICUs, duration of mechanical ventilator support, infection, and need for antibiotic therapy were examined. All patients were divided into four groups; subdural-epidural hematoma, intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral ischemic infarction, and post-infarction hemorrhage groups. The relationship between their data and mortality were studied. The pre-operative GCS scores in the four groups were 6.16, 6.73, 7.13, and 6.28, respectively. The pre-operative GCS in these four dead groups were 5, 6.6, 7, and 6, respectively. There was no difference between the variables and mortality. Conclusion: No correlation was found between all clinical data and survival rates. The benefits of an early surgery shown in previous studies were not associated with mortality in this study. Studies with larger case series are needed for more significant relationships.

Introduction: Dangerous behavior is considered an undesired trait, often attributed to poor training or bad-tempered horses. Unfortunately, horses with progressive signs of dangerous behavior are often euthanized due to concerns for rider safety and limitations in performance. However, this dangerous behavior may actually originate from chronic axial skeleton pain. This case series describes the medical histories and clinical presentations of horses presented for performance limitations and dangerous behavior judged to be related to intractable axial skeleton pain.Material and Methods: Fourteen horses that developed severe performance limitations resulting in euthanasia were included. A complete spinal examination and behavioral responses, gait and neurologic evaluations, diagnostic imaging, gross pathologic and histopathologic examinations of the axial skeleton were performed on all horses. A tentative diagnosis of the affected spinal region was formulated using medical records, owner and trainer complaints, and antemortem examination findings. The selected spinal regions were further examined with gross and histopathologic evaluations of the associated osseous, soft tissue and neural tissues.Results: Ten horses showed severe behavioral responses during the myofascial and mobilization examinations. Based on an aggregate evaluation, the cervicothoracic and lumbosacral regions were the most common regions believed to be the primary area of concern. All horses had moderate to severe ganglionitis present at multiple vertebral levels. Subdural and epidural hemorrhage or hematomas were a common finding (71%) in the cervicothoracic and lumbosacral regions.Discussion: In this case series, neuropathic (i.e., structural) pain was judged to be the underlying cause of dangerous behavior. The dorsal root ganglia (DRG) serve an important role in relaying peripheral sensory information to the central nervous system and ganglionitis has been associated with neuropathic pain syndromes. This series highlights the need for more in-depth understanding of pain behavior and its clinical presentation and progression in chronic or severely affected horses. Limitations of the study are the lack of age-matched control DRG and the incomplete collection of DRG from every vertebral level of interest.

Cedera kepala merupakan masalah kesehatan utama, pemicu kecacatan dan kematian di seluruh dunia. Epidural Hemorrhage (EDH) adalah salah satu bentuk cedera kepala yang sering terjadi. Epidural Hemorrhage umumnya terjadi karena robeknya arteri dan menyebabkan perdarahan di ruangan antara duramater dan tulang tengkorak. Kejadian cedera kepala ini biasanya juga dikuti dengan cedera di bagian tubuh lain yang juga memerlukan tindakan operasi. Penatalaksanaan cedera kepala saat ini difokuskan pada stabilisasi pasien dan menghindari gangguan intrakranial ataupun sistemik sehingga dapat menghindari cedera sekunder yang lebih buruk. Seorang laki-laki, 20 tahun, dibawa ke rumah sakit dengan penurunan kesadaran, fraktur femur tertutup dan fraktur cruris terbuka karena kecelakan lalu lintas. Setelah resusitasi dan stabilisasi didapatkan jalan napas bebas, laju pernapasan 12 x/menit (reguler), tekanan darah 130/85 mmHg, laju nadi 78 x/menit (reguler). Pada pasien dilakukan tindakan kraniotomi evakuasi hematoma dan debridement pada luka yang terbuka dengan anestesi umum dan dengan memperhatikan prinsip neuroanestesi selama tindakan bedah berlangsung. Anesthetic Management for Evacuation of Epidural Hemorrhage along with Surgery Open Fracture Cruris Head trauma is a major health problem and considered as the leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Epidural Hemorrhage (EDH) is commonly seen in head trauma. Epidural Hemorrhage usually occurs due to ripped artery that coursing the skull causing blood collection between the skull and dura. The incidence of head trauma is usually followed by injuries in other body parts that require surgery.Head trauma management is currently focusing on patient’s stability and prevention the intracranial and haemodynamic instability to prevent the secondary brain injury. A 20 years old male patient, admitted to the hospital with decreased level of consciousness, closed fracture femur and open fracture cruris after traffic accidents. On examination, no airway obstruction found, respiratory rate was 12 times/min (regular), blood pressure 130/85 mmHg, heart rate 78 bpm (regular). Patient was managed with emergency hematoma evacuation and debridement of wounds under general anesthesia and with continues and comprehensive care using neuroanesthesia principles.

Cedera kepala merupakan masalah kesehatan utama, pemicu kecacatan dan kematian di seluruh dunia. Epidural Hemorrhage (EDH) adalah salah satu bentuk cedera kepala yang sering terjadi. Epidural Hemorrhage umumnya terjadi karena robeknya arteri dan menyebabkan perdarahan di ruangan antara duramater dan tulang tengkorak. Munculnya tanda Cushing pada EDH akan memperburuk prognosis. Penatalaksanaan cedera kepala saat ini difokuskan pada stabilisasi pasien dan menghindari gangguan intrakranial ataupun sistemik sehingga dapat menghindari cedera sekunder yang lebih buruk. Seorang laki-laki, 18 tahun, dibawa ke rumah sakit dengan penurunan kesadaran pasca jatuh dari ketinggian kurang lebih 5 meter dengan posisi badan sebelah kanan jatuh terlebih dahulu. Setelah resusitasi dan stabilisasi didapatkan jalan napas bebas, laju pernapasan 12 x/menit (ireguler), tekanan darah 155/100 mmHg, laju nadi 58 x/menit (reguler). Pada pasien dilakukan tindakan kraniotomi evakuasi hematoma dengan anestesi umum dan dengan memperhatikan prinsip neuroanestesi selama tindakan bedah berlangsung.