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Guelph Veterinary Surgery Services
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Guelph Veterinary Surgery Services
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Though not always indicated, bone biopsy can be an essential feature in the diagnosing, staging and management of your pet. The process involves the removal of a small amount of bone from the area of interest. Depending on the needs of your pet this procedure can be performed with either a specialized needle (Jamshidi) or via a surgical approach.
To obtain a needle sample your pet will be sedated or placed under general anesthesia. The Jamshidi needle is then inserted through the skin and into the bone resulting in the removal of an approximately 2 x 4 mm segment of tissue.
To obtain a surgical (open) biopsy, your pet will be placed under general anesthesia. A small skin incision will be made overlying the affected area of bone. After visually identifying the lesion, surgical instruments or a Jamshidi type needle will be utilized to remove the sample of tissue.
Short term, mild discomfort may result. Therefore your pet may be placed on an anti-inflammatory or other anti-pain medication to insure that any discomfort is minimized.
The goal of our Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Technicians and our highly skilled support staff is to provide pain free personalized treatment with unparalleled care for each and every one of our patients.
What Is A Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon?
A board certified veterinary surgeon is a licensed veterinarian who has obtained intensive, additional surgical training in order to be accepted and accredited by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS).
While your primary care veterinarian can diagnose and treat many health problems, certain diseases and conditions require the care of a doctor who has had this specialized, intensive surgical training in order to provide the very best outcome for your pet.
The Surgery service here at GVSS offers a range of advanced surgical procedures including:
More advanced procedures and procedures involving minimally invasive imaging (fluoroscopy, CT and MRI) can be arranged at our sister clinic in Mississauga as needed.
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