@article{steelman-szymeczek_stebbins_hardie_2003, title={Clinical evaluation of a right-sided prophylactic gastropexy via a grid approach}, volume={39}, ISSN={["0587-2871"]}, DOI={10.5326/0390397}, abstractNote={A new technique is described for a prophylactic incisional gastropexy via a right-sided grid approach (i.e., minilaparotomy). A pilot study showed comparable tensile strength between a traditional ventral midline approach and the grid approach. Six client-owned dogs were selected for the procedure. Four weeks postoperatively, a barium gastrogram was performed to assess stomach/gastropexy position. Complications included a seroma and postoperative discomfort. This technique should be considered for any at-risk breed that is not overweight. The right-sided grid approach to a prophylactic gastropexy was less invasive than a ventral midline approach and resulted in a stable gastropexy at 4 weeks postoperatively in five of six dogs.}, number={4}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Steelman-Szymeczek, SM and Stebbins, ME and Hardie, EM}, year={2003}, pages={397–402} } @article{steelman-szymeczek_2000, title={Poisoned pets: How to handle toxicologic emergencies}, volume={21}, number={1}, journal={Veterinary Technician}, author={Steelman-Szymeczek, S. M.}, year={2000}, pages={23} }