Liposuction for removal of lipomas in 20 dogs

Hunt, Geraldine B; Wong, Jolin; Kuan, Shih–Fan

doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01083.x

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“…27 Furthermore, lipomas bigger than 15 cm have a higher risk of developing seroma and the reported recurrence is high (28%). 27 In one study, radiation therapy alone or in combination with surgery was beneficial for 12 out of 13 dogs, but numbers were too small in this report. 26 Single studies reported the use of subcutaneous deoxycholate injections and the use of a subdermal 1064-nm Nd: YAG laser, but large-based studies are needed to validate these techniques.…”

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“…4 Liposuction represents an effective way to remove small, well-defined lipomas but the absence of discrete lobules and the tendency to interdigitate muscle fibres makes it not suitable to treat infiltrative lipomas. 27 Furthermore, lipomas bigger than 15 cm have a higher risk of developing seroma and the reported recurrence is high (28%). 27 In one study, radiation therapy alone or in combination with surgery was beneficial for 12 out of 13 dogs, but numbers were too small in this report.…”

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Infiltrative Intramuscular Lipoma in the Antebrachium of a Dog

2023

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This case report describes a dog with an infiltrative intramuscular lipoma in the antebrachium, presenting with chronic left forelimb lameness and altered posture of the digits. Computed tomography showed a fat-attenuating mass displacing the flexor tendons. The mass was surgically excised along with the affected muscle belly and tendon; histopathological examination revealed infiltration of adipose tissue cells within the muscle belly and tendon sheath of the deep digital flexor muscle. After removal of the lipoma, lameness resolved, full ambulatory function returned, without recurrence at 1 year follow-up.

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Infiltrative Intramuscular Lipoma in the Antebrachium of a Dog

2023

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“…Minimally invasive liposuction of a giant lipoma in one dog [17], and irradiation of infiltrative lipomas in 13 dogs have been reported [18]; however, these procedures require general anaesthesia and special devices. In a recent retrospective study of 20 dogs, dry liposuction was effective in preventive the growth of existing lipomas less than 15 cm in diameter, while giant lipomas associated with fibrous trabeculae could not be easily removed and attempts at removal resulted in a high risk of bruising, hematoma and seroma; furthermore, regrowth of tumours was observed in 28% of lipomas treated with liposuction at follow-up between 9 and 36 months [19].…”

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Canine Lipomas Treated with Steroid Injections: Clinical Findings

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Lipomas are common benign tumours of fat cells. In most cases, surgical excision is curative and simple to perform; however, such a procedure requires general anaesthesia and may be associated with delayed wound healing, seroma formation and nerve injury in deep and intramuscular tumours. The objective of this study was to evaluate treatment of subcutaneous, subfascial or intermuscular lipomas using intralesional steroid injections in dogs. Fifteen dogs presenting with lipomas were selected for treatment with ultrasound-guided intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide at a dose of 40 mg/mL. Nine subcutaneous and subfascial tumours showed a complete regression. The other lipomas decreased in diameter, achieving, in some cases, remission of discomfort and regression of lameness. Steroid injection was a relatively safe and effective treatment for lipomas in dogs; only six dogs experienced polyuria/polydipsia for about 2 weeks post-treatment.

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“…For medium (4-10 cm) to large (>10 cm) lipomas, liposuction has been shown to be a minimally invasive technique that provides excellent cosmetic results. [1][2][3][4][5][6] To prevent recurrences, the lipoma's Þ brous capsule is extracted after liposuction, using the slit-incision entry site of the liposuction cannula. Although surgical excision allows for a facilitated extraction of the entire lipoma, extraction of the Þ brous capsule through a slit incision is very difÞ cult.…”

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High-Pressure Injection and Suction Curettage: A Novel Treatment for Lipoma

Boeni¹

2012

Am J Cosmet Surg

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Introduction: Lipomas present as soft, mobile subcutaneous benign tumors. Liposuction is performed on medium to large lipomas, but extraction of the whole capsule through a slit incision is often difficult. This study aims to evaluate a novel approach in the treatment of lipoma. Materials and Methods: Twelve encapsulated lipomas (range, 4–16 cm) were treated using a high-pressure injection technique with an injection pump, followed by suction curettage. The capsule's remnants were not extracted. Patients were followed up after 2 years. Results: High-pressure injection facilitated identification and handling during suction curettage. There were no recurrences after 2 years. Conclusions: Lipoaspiration is limited to medium to large lipomas. This novel approach allows for the treatment of lipomas without extracting the capsule. Intralesional pressure not only facilitates suction curettage but might also be a contributing factor to the capsule's breakdown.

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Liposuction for removal of lipomas in 20 dogs

Cited by 6 publications

References 19 publications

Infiltrative Intramuscular Lipoma in the Antebrachium of a Dog

Infiltrative Intramuscular Lipoma in the Antebrachium of a Dog

Canine Lipomas Treated with Steroid Injections: Clinical Findings

High-Pressure Injection and Suction Curettage: A Novel Treatment for Lipoma

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