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Veterinary surgery : VS.

Periodical
General Surgery
Veterinary Medicine
Publisher:
Lippincott.. Malden, MA : John Wiley & Sons
Frequency: Eight issues a year,
Country: United States
Language: English
Author(s):
American College of Veterinary Surgeons., European College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Start Year:1978 -
ISSN:
0161-3499 (Print)
1532-950X (Electronic)
0161-3499 (Linking)
Impact Factor
1.8
2022
NLM ID:8113214
(OCoLC):03905443
(DNLM):V06115000(s)
Coden:VESUD6
Classification:W1 VE938C
Effect of intraperitoneal PERIDAN™ concentrate adhesion reduction device on clinical findings, infection, and tissue healing in an adult horse jejunojejunostomy model.
Veterinary surgery : VS    May 25, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 5 568-581 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00951.x
Morello S, Southwood LL, Engiles J, Slack J, Crack A, Springate CM.To evaluate the effect of PERIDAN™ Concentrate on clinical findings, infection, and tissue healing in adult horses undergoing celiotomy and jejunojejunostomy. Methods: Block randomized blinded experimental in vivo study. Methods: Adult horses (n = 12). Methods: Horses had jejunojejunostomy at 2 sites and were administered 5 L of diluted PERIDAN™ Concentrate (6 horses) or Lactated Ringer's Injection (LRS) control intraperitoneally (6 horses) before body wall closure. Postoperative monitoring comprised physical examinations, serial hematology, coagulation and chemistry panels, and ultrasonog...
Use of pelvic flexure biopsy scores to predict short-term survival after large colon volvulus.
Veterinary surgery : VS    May 9, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 5 582-588 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00994.x
Levi O, Affolter VK, Benak J, Kass PH, Le Jeune SS.To (1) determine if histologic scores of pelvic flexure biopsies can predict short-term survival in horses with large colon volvulus (LCV) and (2) identify clinical variables predictive of short-term survival. Methods: Case series. Methods: Horses (n = 28) with LCV (≥ 360°). Methods: Medical records (January 2000-February 2008) of 28 horses were reviewed and clinical data recorded. Pelvic flexure biopsies were reviewed by 2 board-certified veterinary pathologists, unaware of clinical history and outcome, using 2 scoring systems. Exact logistic regression analysis was used to determine the r...
Laparoscopic-assisted colpotomy for ovariectomy in the mare.
Veterinary surgery : VS    May 7, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 5 625-628 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00993.x
Tate LP, Fogle CA, Bailey CS, Tate KB, Davis JW.To describe a technique for ovariectomy through a colpotomy using a chain écraseur with laparoscopic guidance and report outcome in 4 mares. Methods: Case series. Methods: After insertion of a laparoscope into the abdomen through the left flank, colpotomy was performed to allow introduction of an écraseur into the caudal aspect of the abdomen. Grasping and removal of the ovary and evaluation of the pedicle was observed via the laparoscope. The laparoscope was then inserted in the right flank for right ovariectomy. The colpotomy was closed in a continuous suture pattern using laparoscopic or ...
Evaluation of a laryngotomy approach for near-total resection of the nasal septum in the horse.
Veterinary surgery : VS    April 30, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 5 643-648 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00974.x
Loinaz RJ, Boutros CP, Rakestraw PC, Taylor TS.To report a laryngotomy approach for the removal of the nasal septum in adult horses. Methods: Descriptive study. Methods: Horses (n = 10). Methods: Near-total resection of the nasal septum was made using a modification of a previously reported 3-wire technique using a trephination approach and a 2-wire technique using a laryngotomy approach. Surgical time, ease of technique, complications, and outcome were recorded. At 45 days, horses were euthanatized and septal measurements made. Results: Near-total resection of the nasal septum was accomplished with both techniques without complications. I...
Stent reconstruction of an injured parotid duct in a thoroughbred colt.
Veterinary surgery : VS    April 30, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 4 536-539 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00960.x
Lempe A, Brehm W, Scharner D.To report successful use of stent repair for a chronically injured parotid duct in a thoroughbred colt. Methods: Clinical report. Methods: A 2-year-old thoroughbred colt. Methods: Chronic injury to the parotid duct was identified 4-cm caudal to the facial vessel notch on the ventral border of the right mandible. After careful surgical dissection of the surrounding firm fibrous tissue, the defect was temporarily stented using an 8-Fr human ureteral catheter (223600 ERU(®) SOFT URETERAL(®) , Laboratoires pharmaceutique, Betschdorf, France) to bridge the tissue loss. The rostral end of the cath...
Arthroscopic approach to the subextensorius recess of the lateral femorotibial joint of the foal.
Veterinary surgery : VS    April 30, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 4 529-535 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00963.x
Hennessy SE, Cudmore L, Jackson LP, Vasey JR, Russell T.To (1) develop an arthroscopic approach to the subextensorius recess of the lateral femorotibial (LFT) joint in foals and (2) report its use in foals with LFT joint sepsis. Methods: (1) Anatomic study and (2) retrospective case series. Methods: (1) Cadaveric hind limbs (n = 32 foals) to delineate the anatomy of the subextensorius recess; 13 foal limbs for cadaver surgery to assess the approach to the subextensorius recess; and (2) foals (n = 8) with LFT joint sepsis. Methods: (1) The LFT joint was distended and examined ultrasonographically. Dissection was used to document periarticular landma...
Clinicopathologic observations on laryngoplasty failure in a horse.
Veterinary surgery : VS    April 30, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 5 649-653 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00975.x
Hardcastle MR, Pauwels FE, Collett MG.To report morphologic findings associated with laryngoplasty failure in a horse. Methods: Clinical report. Methods: A 9-year-old Thoroughbred cross gelding. Methods: Necropsy and histopathology were performed on a horse that died peracutely during anesthetic recovery after correction of a right dorsal displacement of the ascending colon. Three weeks earlier the horse had left laryngoplasty and ventriculocordectomy. Results: Dissection of the larynx revealed that the laryngoplasty suture had pulled through the muscular process of the left arytenoid cartilage, which appeared grossly normal. Hist...
Local anesthesia and hydro-distension to facilitate cystic calculus removal in horses.
Veterinary surgery : VS    March 29, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 5 638-642 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00986.x
Russell T, Pollock PJ.To report a technique for improving surgical access to the bladder for removal of cystic calculi in male horses. Methods: Retrospective case series. Methods: Geldings (8) with cystic calculi. Methods: After catheterization of the bladder through the penis, 100 mL 2% lidocaine hydrochloride solution was instilled. After 10 minutes, the bladder was distended with sterile, warmed Hartmann's solution to a pressure of ≈ 40 cm H(2) O, using gravity feed. This was left in place until abdominal access was gained at surgery, then the fluid siphoned off via the catheter. Results: Calculi were 3-11 cm ...
Endoscopic-assisted electrohydraulic shockwave lithotripsy in standing sedated horses.
Veterinary surgery : VS    March 29, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 5 620-624 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00977.x
Röcken M, Fürst A, Kummer M, Mosel G, Tschanz T, Lischer CJ.To report use of transendoscopic electrohydraulic shockwave lithotripsy for fragmentation of urinary calculi in horses. Methods: Case series. Methods: Male horses (n = 21). Methods: Fragmentation of cystic calculi (median, 6 cm diameter; range, 4-11 cm diameter) was achieved by transurethral endoscopy in standing sedated horses using an electrohydraulic shockwave fiber introduced through the biopsy channel of an endoscope. The fiber was advanced until it contacted the calculus. Repeated activation of the fiber was used to disrupt the calculus into fragments <1 cm diameter. Visibility within...
Use of a laparoscopic retrieval device for urolith removal through a perineal urethrotomy.
Veterinary surgery : VS    March 1, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 5 629-633 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00967.x
Inés MM, Fitch G.To report the use of a laparoscopic retrieval device for removal of uroliths via a perineal urethrotomy. Methods: Case report. Methods: A 12-year-old Konenklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland (KWPN) gelding and a 15-year-old Holsteiner gelding. Methods: Perineal urethrotomy was performed on 2 standing sedated geldings and the urolith was removed using a laparoscopic retrieval device. Results: In both cases, uroliths were removed successfully with no short- or long-term complications. The larger of the 2 uroliths measured 6 cm in length and 4.6 cm in width. Conclusions: Removal of a urolit...
Contamination of joints with tissue debris and hair after arthrocentesis: the effect of needle insertion angle, spinal needle gauge, and insertion of spinal needles with and without a stylet.
Veterinary surgery : VS    March 1, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 3 391-398 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00969.x
Wahl K, Adams SB, Moore GE.To assess fetlock joint contamination with tissue debris and hair after arthrocentesis. Methods: Experimental. Methods: Fetlock joint tissues (n = 10 horses). Methods: Soft tissue flaps including the joint capsule were dissected from the dorsal fetlock joints of 7 anesthetized horses leaving an intact proximal base. Needles inserted through the tissue flaps were flushed into tissue cell culture plates and examined for debris. Studies were repeated on excised fetlock tissue preparations after being stored for 5 days. Variables included gauge and type of needle, insertion of spinal needles with ...
Laparoscopic-assisted cystotomy and cystostomy for treatment of cystic calculus in a gelding.
Veterinary surgery : VS    February 8, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 5 634-637 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00946.x
Straticò P, Suriano R, Sciarrini C, Varasano V, Petrizzi L.To report laparoscopic-assisted cystotomy and inguinal cystostomy for treating bladder urolithiasis in a gelding. Methods: Clinical report. Methods: Twelve-year-old Appaloosa gelding. Methods: A laparoscopic approach was used to locate and grasp the bladder, which was exteriorized through an enlarged instrument portal for cystotomy to remove the calculus. During withdrawal, the calculus fragmented into multiple pieces. To avoid urethral occlusion and facilitate elimination of these fragments, an inguinal cystostomy was created. The seromuscular layer of the bladder was circumferentially secure...
Evaluation of direct in vivo gene transfer in an equine metacarpal IV ostectomy model using an adenoviral vector encoding the bone morphogenetic protein-2 and protein-7 gene.
Veterinary surgery : VS    February 6, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 3 345-354 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00947.x
Southwood LL, Kawcak CE, Hidaka C, McIlwraith CW, Werpy N, Macleay J, Frisbie DD.To evaluate gene transfer in an equine metacarpal IV (MCIV) ostectomy model using adenoviral vectors encoding the human bone morphogenetic protein-2 and protein-7 gene (Ad-BMP-2/-7). Methods: Healthy adult horses (n = 15). Methods: A plate stabilized, critical size 1.5 cm ostectomy was created in left and right MCIV. The ostectomy site was injected with either Ad-green fluorescent protein (Ad-GFP) or Ad-hBMP-2/-7 at completion of surgery; the same treatment was assigned to both the left and right forelimb of each horse (n = 5 horses/group). Bone healing was evaluated radiographically every 2 w...
Trans-arterial coil embolization of the internal carotid artery in standing horses.
Veterinary surgery : VS    January 6, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 3 404-409 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00918.x
Benredouane K, Lepage O.To develop transarterial coil embolization (TACE) for occlusion of the internal carotid artery (ICA), in normal standing horses, and to evaluate it use for prevention of hemorrhage in horses with guttural pouch mycosis (GPM). Methods: Prospective study. Methods: Normal horses (n = 8) and 5 with GPM. Methods: Horses had TACE of the ICA in standing position under fluoroscopic guidance. Four normal horses were euthanatized 2 weeks after TACE for morphologic assessment and 4 were followed for 6 months. The 5 clinically affected horses were evaluated for long-term (10-12 months) success rate and co...
Osteomyelitis of the patella in eight foals.
Veterinary surgery : VS    January 6, 2012   Volume 41, Issue 2 307-315 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00937.x
Kay AT, Hunt RJ, Rodgerson DH, Spirito MA, Santschi EM, Payne RJ.To describe the characteristics of osteomyelitis lesions of the patella and to report short- and long-term outcome after treatment in 8 foals. Methods: Retrospective case series. Methods: Foals (n = 8). Methods: Medical records (2003-2007) and radiographs of foals that had osteomyelitis of the patella were reviewed. Inclusion criteria included clinical, radiographic, and surgical findings consistent with osteomyelitis of the patella, and a long-term follow-up of >15 months. Information acquired included signalment, hematologic and serum biochemical profile results, clinical and radiographic...
Attempted medical management of suspected ascending colon displacement in horses.
Veterinary surgery : VS    November 21, 2011   Volume 41, Issue 3 399-403 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00915.x
McGovern KF, Bladon BM, Fraser BS, Boston RC.To determine the success of medical management of suspected displacement of the ascending (large) colon in horses. Methods: Retrospective case series. Methods: Horses (n = 127) with suspected large colon displacement. Methods: Medical records (January 1998-September 2008) of horses admitted for colic were reviewed. Suspected large colon displacement was diagnosed from clinical examination and in some cases, subsequent surgical examination. Medically managed horses were exercised and administered intravenous fluids and analgesia. Horses with suspected left dorsal displacement (LDD) of the large...
Standing laparoscopic peritoneal flap hernioplasty technique for preventing recurrence of acquired strangulating inguinal herniation in stallions.
Veterinary surgery : VS    November 21, 2011   Volume 41, Issue 2 292-299 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00914.x
Wilderjans H, Meulyzer M, Simon O.To describe a standing laparoscopic peritoneal flap hernioplasty (PFH) technique for closure of the vaginal ring, and to evaluate its effect on prevention of recurrent herniation in stallions, previously treated for acquired strangulating inguinal hernia (SIH). Methods: Case series. Methods: Stallions (n = 30) aged 3-15 that had previous acquired SIH. Methods: Bilateral standing laparoscopic PFH was performed on 30 stallions that had previous acquired SIH treated without castration. The vaginal rings were approached from 3 portals, 2 in the paralumbar fossa and a 3rd between the 17th and 18th ...
Detection of articular pathology of the distal aspect of the third metacarpal bone in thoroughbred racehorses: comparison of radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Veterinary surgery : VS    October 31, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 8 942-951 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00881.x
O'Brien T, Baker TA, Brounts SH, Sample SJ, Markel MD, Scollay MC, Marquis P, Muir P.To compare digital radiography (DR), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for detection of pathology of the distal aspect of the third metacarpal bone (MC3) and to assess whether arthrography would improve detection of articular cartilage or subchondral bone cracking. Methods: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Limb specimens from 17 Thoroughbred horses after catastrophic injury and 4 age-matched control horses. Methods: Standard DR, CT, and MRI images of the metacarpophalangeal joint were acquired before and after iohexol injection. Pathologic features detected with ima...
Biomechanical testing of a novel suture pattern for repair of equine tendon lacerations.
Veterinary surgery : VS    October 31, 2011   Volume 41, Issue 2 278-285 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00905.x
Everett E, Barrett JG, Morelli J, DeVita R.To compare in vitro biomechanical properties of a novel suture pattern to a current standard for primary repair of equine superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) laceration. Methods: In vitro randomized, paired design. Methods: Cadaveric equine forelimb SDFT (n = 24). Methods: The 3-loop pulley (3LP) and 6-strand Savage (SSS) suture patterns were applied to transected equine SDFT. Ultimate failure load, stiffness, mode of failure, and load required to form a 3-mm gap were obtained using a materials testing system and synchronized high-speed video analysis. Statistical comparisons were made us...
Unilateral and bilateral laparoscopic ovariectomy in 157 mares: a retrospective multicenter study.
Veterinary surgery : VS    October 26, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 8 1009-1014 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00884.x
Röcken M, Mosel G, Seyrek-Intas K, Seyrek-Intas D, Litzke F, Verver J, Rijkenhuizen AB.To evaluate surgical techniques, perioperative complications and outcome of laparoscopic surgery for unilateral and bilateral ovariectomy in mares. Methods: Retrospective multicenter case series. Methods: Mares (n = 157). Methods: Indications for surgery were neutering, fertility problems, elimination of hormone-related abnormal behavior, ovarian tumors as well as nonregressive ovarian hematomas or cysts. Ovariectomy (n = 206) were performed by a standard laparoscopic procedure in 157 standing sedated mares. Dissection and hemostasis were achieved by using either (1) a linear stapling device, ...
Resection of Grade III cranial horn tears of the equine medial meniscus alter the contact forces on medial tibial condyle at full extension: an in-vitro cadaveric study.
Veterinary surgery : VS    September 23, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 8 957-965 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00899.x
Fowlie J, Arnoczky S, Lavagnino M, Maerz T, Stick J.To evaluate the magnitude and distribution of joint contact pressure on the medial tibial condyle after grade III cranial horn tears of the medial meniscus. Methods: Experimental study. Methods: Cadaveric equine stifles (n = 6). Methods: Cadaveric stifles were mounted in a materials testing system and electronic pressure sensors were placed between the medial tibial condyle and medial meniscus. Specimens were loaded parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tibia to 1800 N at 130°, 140°, 150°, and 160° stifle angle. Peak pressure and contact area were recorded from the contact maps. Testing...
Comparison of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES®) and laparoscopy for elective bilateral ovariectomy in standing mares.
Veterinary surgery : VS    September 23, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 8 998-1008 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00877.x
Pader K, Freeman LJ, Constable PD, Wu CC, Snyder PW, Lescun TB.To compare surgical trauma, perioperative pain, surgical time, and complication rate in mares undergoing standing bilateral ovariectomy by natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) or laparoscopy. Methods: Experimental study. Methods: Healthy mares (n = 12). Methods: Ovariectomy was performed with a vessel-sealing device by transvaginal NOTES (n = 6) using a flexible endoscope and specialized instruments or by bilateral flank laparoscopy (n = 6). Preoperative and postoperative complete blood count (CBC), plasma fibrinogen concentration, serum amyloid A concentration, peritoneal n...
Reevaluation of the effect of phenylephrine on resolution of nephrosplenic entrapment by the rolling procedure in 87 horses.
Veterinary surgery : VS    September 20, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 7 825-829 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00879.x
Baker WT, Frederick J, Giguere S, Lynch TM, Lehmkuhl HD, Slone DE.To evaluate the outcome in horses treated with a rolling technique or surgically for nephrosplenic entrapment of the large colon (NSE) and to examine the benefit of phenylephrine (PE) HCl on the efficacy of nonsurgical (rolling) management of NSE. Methods: Case series. Methods: Horses (n = 211) diagnosed with NSE by rectal palpation with or without ultrasonography, or at the time of exploratory celiotomy or necropsy. Methods: Medical records (January 1, 2001-September 1, 2008) were collected from horses diagnosed with NSE at 2 referral centers. Records were used to obtain signalment, physical ...
A preliminary study on the effect of manuka honey on second-intention healing of contaminated wounds on the distal aspect of the forelimbs of horses.
Veterinary surgery : VS    September 20, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 7 898-902 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00886.x
Bischofberger AS, Dart CM, Perkins NR, Dart AJ.To determine the effect of manuka honey on second-intention healing of contaminated, full-thickness skin wounds in horses. Methods: Experimental. Methods: Adult Standardbred horses (n = 8). Methods: One wound was created on the dorsomedial aspect of the third metacarpus in both forelimbs, contaminated with feces, and bandaged for 24 hours. Bandages were removed and wounds rinsed with isotonic saline solution. Wounds on 1 limb had manuka honey applied daily (n = 8) whereas wounds on the contralateral limb received no treatment (n = 8). Bandages were replaced and changed daily for 12 days, after...
Use of a suprapatellar pouch portal and laparoscopic cannula for removal of debris or loose fragments following arthroscopy of the femoropatellar joint of 168 horses (245 joints).
Veterinary surgery : VS    September 16, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 7 886-890 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00892.x
Mc Nally TP, Slone DE, Lynch TM, Hughes FE.To validate the safety of a suprapatellar pouch (SPP), approach to the femoropatellar joint (FPJ), and describe use of a laparoscopic cannula to remove debris or loose bodies. Methods: Retrospective case series Methods: Horses (n = 168) with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the FPJ. Methods: Arthroscopy was performed on 245 FPJ with OCD. Two subpatellar portals were created, 1 axial and 1 abaxial to the lateral patellar ligament. Additionally, a SPP egress portal for lavage, was created 2 cm proximal to the most palpable dorsolateral eminence of the patellar base. A 10-mm laparoscopic cannul...
Comparison of the accuracy of radiography and ultrasonography for detection of articular lesions in horses.
Veterinary surgery : VS    September 8, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 7 881-885 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00873.x
Hinz A, Fischer AT.To compare the accuracy of ultrasonographic and radiographic examination for evaluation of articular lesions in horses. Methods: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Horses (n = 137) with articular lesions. Methods: Radiographic and ultrasonographic examinations of the affected joint(s) were performed before diagnostic or therapeutic arthroscopic surgery. Findings were recorded and compared to lesions identified during arthroscopy. Results: In 254 joints, 432 lesions were identified by arthroscopy. The overall accuracy was 82.9% for ultrasonography and 62.2% for radiography (P < .0001) with a se...
Effect of experimentally induced synovitis on amikacin concentrations after intravenous regional limb perfusion.
Veterinary surgery : VS    September 8, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 7 891-897 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00875.x
Beccar-Varela AM, Epstein KL, White CL.To determine the effects of experimentally induced synovitis of the radiocarpal joint on the intra-articular pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of amikacin after intravenous regional limb perfusion (IVRLP). Methods: Randomized crossover experimental design. Methods: Adult horses (n = 8). Methods: Horses were randomly assigned into 2 trials: synovitis and no-synovitis. Radiocarpal joint synovitis was induced with lipopolysaccharide 6 hours before IVRLP. IVRLP (5-mg/kg amikacin qs 60 mL) was performed with a pneumatic tourniquet under general anesthesia. Synovial fluid was obtained before and...
Standing ovariectomy in mares using a transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES®) approach.
Veterinary surgery : VS    September 7, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 8 987-997 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00871.x
Pader K, Lescun TB, Freeman LJ.To develop and assess the feasibility of standing transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES®) ovariectomy in the mare. Methods: Descriptive study. Methods: Mares (n=10). Methods: The technique was developed in 6 mares and then evaluated in a short-term study in 4 mares. Abdominal access was developed using controlled access vaginal cannula placement under endoscopic guidance. With viewing provided by a flexible endoscope, hemostasis, and transection of ovarian pedicles was performed using a customized bipolar vessel-sealing device. The ovaries were retrieved and the ...
Peritoneal and plasma D-lactate concentrations in horses with colic.
Veterinary surgery : VS    August 4, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 7 817-824 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00859.x
Yamout SZ, Nieto JE, Beldomenico PM, Dechant JE, leJeune S, Snyder JR.To evaluate the association between peritoneal fluid and plasma d-lactate concentration with variables used in the diagnosis and prognosis of horses with colic. Methods: Clinically healthy horses (n=6) and 90 horses with colic. Methods: Prospective cross-sectional study. Methods: D-lactate concentration was determined in peritoneal fluid and plasma of all horses. Information on other blood and peritoneal fluid variables, signalment, results from the physical examination, outcome, need for surgery, lesion location, and type was retrieved from medical records. Results: Peritoneal D-lactate conce...
An ex vivo biomechanical study comparing strength characteristics of a new technique with the three-loop pulley for equine tenorrhaphy.
Veterinary surgery : VS    July 19, 2011   Volume 40, Issue 6 768-773 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00856.x
Smith RL, Murphy DJ, Day RE, Lester GD.To test single cycle to failure tensile strength characteristics of 6 suture material-pattern combinations in equine superficial digital flexor (SDF) tenorrhaphy, specifically to compare a 10-strand modification of the Savage core suture technique with the 3-loop pulley technique. Methods: Ex vivo mechanical experiment comparing 3 different suture patterns with 2 different materials. Methods: Forelimb and hindlimb SDF tendons (n=48) harvested from adult Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses of mixed age and gender. Methods: Six suture material-pattern combinations were evaluated: (1) 10-strand ...
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