Continuous hemilaminectomy of nine vertebrae can be performed safely in large breed dogs: a case report of a German Shepherd Dog with intervertebral disc extrusion and extensive extradural hemorrhage
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