Neonatal immediate adaptation to extrauterine life depends mainly on adequate lung function, which is under the influence of previous fetal maturation and obstetrical condition, both acting to stimulate the efficient liquid removal from the pulmonary parenchyma during the immediate transition period. The objective of the present study is to identify chest radiographic changes of neonatal calves born under the influence of different duration of calving and obstetric assistance and correlate with clinical analysis and blood acid-base balance. Experimental groups were determined according to the duration of calving: 2 h (n = 16), 2–4 h (n = 16) and >4 h (n = 12), and additionally by two sub-groups: no-intervention calving (n = 22) and intervention calving (n = 22). Neonatal calves were evaluated for heart and respiratory rate at birth, 5 min, every 10 min until 90 min. Arterial acid-base balance was determined immediately after calving and thoracic radiographs were made at 10 min of life. Lung radiopacity was higher in the 2–4 hr Group compared to the 2 hr Group. When calving duration was greater than 4 hours, a significant respiratory depression was observed. Calving greater than 2 hours slower neonatal pulmonary clearance, 100% and 91.6% of the calves born in the 2–4 hr and >4 hr Groups, respectively, had mild to moderate lung parenchyma opacity. There was a positive correlation between lung radiographic changes and blood TCO2 and negative correlation between pulmonary opacity score and blood PaO2 and SO2. Hence, it is possible to infer that neonatal hypoxia during prolonged calving has an imperative influence on pulmonary fluid absorption in calves. In conclusion, calving greater than 2 hours impacts pulmonary function at birth, leading to altered lung gas exchange, pulmonary clearance, cardiac and respiratory pattern. Conversely, obstetric intervention when calving has duration greater than 4 hours is beneficial for neonatal oxygenation.
Em cães, a comprovação da real viabilidade da pneumonectomia direita, bem como, o estudo das complicações resultantes deste procedimento cirúrgico, tornam-se importantes diante da pequena quantidade de estudos na literatura específicos sobre pneumonectomia nesta espécie. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar um estudo experimental para avaliar a viabilidade da pneumonectomia direita em cães, através da avaliação paramétrica, hemogasométrica e radiográfica Foram utilizados 10 cães adultos, sadios, machos e fêmeas sem raça definida, pesando entre 13 e 32 kg. Todos os cães foram submetidos à intubação seletiva e toracotomia direita no 5º espaço intercostal, onde foi realizada a pneumonectomia. Foi realizado estudo temporal aos 7, 30 e 60 dias de pós-operatório, onde foi feito avaliação radiográfica, bem como, avaliação paramétrica e hemogasométrica (antes da indução anestésica, 1 hora após extubação, 48 horas, 7, 30 e 60 dias após o procedimento cirúrgico), con,siderados importantes para avaliar as possíveis complicações relacionadas com a técnica anestésica, cirúrgica, assim como, as complicações resultantes deste procedimento cirúrgico. Os resultados encontrados foram analisados estatisticamente. Apesar das alterações dos índices paramétricos e hemogasométricos, todos os cães apresentaram compensação das trocas gasosas após retirada de 57% do volume pulmonar. Na avaliação radiográfica, observamos que a expansão do pulmão remanescente causou deslocamento do coração e pulmão para hemitórax direito. Concluiu-se que a realização da pneumonectomia direita é plenamente viável no cão, permitindo evolução paramétrica, hemogasométrica e radiográfica satisfatória em todos os cães.
Osteitis deformans (Paget’s disease) is a chronic bone disorder characterized by excessive osteoclast-mediated bone resorption followed by new bone formation. The present paper reports this condition in an 18-year-old captive golden lancehead (Bothrops insularis) from Brazil. This patient initially exhibited anorexia and swelling in the middle third of the spine associated with locomotor disability. For diagnosis, radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, cytology, and microbiological culture were performed. Diagnostic imaging showed bone changes, vertebral fusion, and bone proliferation. Cytology revealed blood cells how toxic heterophiles, reactive monocytes, young red blood cells, and polychromasia compatible with an infectious process. A bacterial culture identified an ampicillin-susceptible strain of Enterococcus faecalis. Antibiotic treatment was promptly started, but the snake died 25 days later. Histopathologically, the bone tissue showed a generalized thickening of the vertebral trabeculae. For the first time, the presence of E. faecalis associated with the development of osteitis deformans in snakes was presented.
RESUMO.-A distrofia muscular de Duchenne (DMD) é uma doença de origem genética, cuja principal manifestação clínica é enfraquecimento e atrofia progressiva dos músculos. Os cães da raça Golden Retriever podem apresentar distrofia muscular, com características genotípicas e fenotípicas muito próximas à distrofia muscular humana, sendo considerado o modelo animal mais apropriado para o estudo da DMD. Foram realizadas radiografias torácicas látero-laterais e dorsoventrais de 10 cães Golden Retriever afetados pela distrofia muscular, com o objetivo de relatar as alterações radiográficas associadas a essa patologia. O exame radiográfico da cavidade torácica evidenciou: (a) padrão pulmonar intersticial e alveolar predominante, (b) um quadro de pneumonia e edema pulmonar em fase inicial, (c) a cardiomegalia como o principal achado de comprometimento circulatório na cavidade torácica, (d) O megaesôfago torácico foi observado deslocando a traquéia e silhueta cardíaca ventralmente e, (e) a cúpula diafragmática apresentou modificação morfológi-ca, mostrando protrusão para o interior da cavidade torá-cica e hérnia hiatal, com deslocamento do estômago para o espaço mediastino caudal. (DMD) is a genetic disorder with clinical signs of muscular weaknesses and progressive atrophy. Golden Retriever dogs show similar genotypic and phenotypic characteristics to Human Muscular Dystrophy and are considered a proper animal model for DMD studies. Latero-lateral and dorso-ventral thoracic radiographies were obtained from 10 Golden Retriever dogs affected by muscular dystrophy, to investigate possible radiographic alterations. Thorax radiographic examination revealed (a) interstitial and alveolar pattern, (b) initial phases of pneumonia and pulmonary edema, (c) cardiomegaly as a principal alteration in the thoracic cavity, (d) megaesophagus displacing the trachea and heart silhouette, and (e) cranial protrusion of the diaphragm lining into the thorax with development of a hiatus hernia displacing the stomach to the caudal mediastinum. Postmortem examination showed pleural effusion, pulmonary emphysema, degenerative and metaplasic processes in the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. Radiographic examination was considered essential for the diagnosis of cardiac and respiratory disease in Golden Retriever dogs affected by muscular dystrophy, and to identify the primary pulmonary process and to provide the establishment of suitable therapeutic treatment, with a reserved prognosis in advanced stage of the disease.
Foram analisadas 528 radiografias simples de fraturas de rádio e ulna do arquivo do Serviço de Diagnostico por Imagem do Departamento de Cirurgia junto ao Hospital Veterinário da Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia da Universidade de São Paulo realizadas no período de julho de 1999 a dezembro de 2005, selecionando-se os meses para análise de forma randomizada. Os principais resultados encontrados foram: Fraturas de rádio e ulna representam 20,9% do total encontradas, destas o tipo mais observado foi a transversal, tanto no rádio (75,5%) quanto na ulna (76,6%). 87,1% das fraturas acometeram o rádio e a ulna. O terço distal foi o mais acometido foi o distal, tanto do rádio quanto da ulna (72,9% e 70,1%, respectivamente). Esquírolas ósseas foram observadas em 13,8% e desvio de eixo ósseo em 94,9% dos casos. 40,2% dos cães não possuíam raça definida. 34,3% dos cães possuíam idade entre seis meses a um ano.
Agenesis of the seventh cervical vertebra with spinal cord compression in a goat [Agenesia da sétima vertebra cervical com compressão da medula óssea em caprino]"Comunicação Breve/Short Communication" Lílian Gregory, Laura Cristina Sant'Anna Henriques, Juliana Silva Nogueira, Camila Freitas Batista, Alice Maria Melville Paiva Della Libera, Silvana Maria Unruh, Natalia Carrillo Gaeta*, Stefano Carlo Filippo Hagen AbstractA 4-year-old male goat was presented to the Hospital of Bovines and Small Ruminants, University of São Paulo -Brazil, showing fasciculation in all limbs, ataxia progressing to paralysis and opisthotonos. After determination of the vital parameters and the specific evaluation of the nervous system, sensitivity in the region corresponding to the sixth cervical vertebrae (C6) and first thoracic vertebrae (T1) was observed on palpation.Further investigation using X-ray, myelography, and ultrasound revealed the decrease of the intervertebral space between C6 and T1, the presence of spondylosis and the absence of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7), which contained only the vertebral arch and local spinous process and the compression of the spinal cord. Goat congenital malformations are underdiagnosed, therefore, requires further discussion, and studies regarding the genetic variations.Keywords: caprine; congenital malformation; small ruminant. ResumoUm caprino macho sem raça definida de quatro anos de idade foi recebido no Hospital de Bovinos e Pequenos Ruminantes da Universidade de São Paulo -Brasil, apresentando fasciculação em todos os membros, ataxia progredindo para paralisia e opistótono. Após a avaliação dos parâmetros vitais e o exame específico do sistema neurológico, detectou-se, por meio de palpação, sensibilidade na região correspondente a sexta vértebra cervical (C6) e a primeira vértebra torácica (T1). Uma investigação aprofundada por meio de raio-X, mielografia e ultrassom revelou a diminuição do espaço intervertebral em aproximadamente 30% próximo a região entre C6 e T1, presença de espondilose, ausência da sétima vertebra cervical (C7), além da observação somente dos arcos vertebrais, o processo espinhoso. Ademais, observou-se escoliose cervical e cifose toracolombar. Malformações congênitas em caprinos são pouco diagnosticadas e, portanto, requerem maiores discussões e estudos relacionados as variações genéticas.Palavras-Chave: caprinos; malformações congênitas; pequenos ruminantes.
Radiographic assessment of the temporomandibular joint in the domestic cat using conventional radiographic views can be challenging due to superimposition of overlying structures and the complex anatomy of the skull. The use of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and cone beam computed tomography to assess the temporomandibular joint in the cat has increased, but these modalities are not always available in general veterinary practices. Conventional radiography is still commonly used for first line assessment of the temporomandibular joint. The aim of this preliminary study was to determine optimal angle of obliquity of lateroventral-laterodorsal and laterorostral-laterocaudal (nose up lateral oblique) oblique radiographic views in the assessment of the temporomandibular joints in five feline mesaticephalic dry skulls. Visibility of the mandibular head, mandibular fossa, retroarticular process, and temporomandibular joint space were evaluated and scored by two veterinary radiologists. The results of this study identified that the dependent temporomandibular joint anatomy was best seen on the latero-10°-ventral-laterodorsal, latero-15°-ventral-laterodorsal, and latero-20°-ventral-laterodorsal, oblique views, and opposite lateral oblique views at these angulations may be helpful in characterization of this anatomy in clinical patients. The results also indicate that the laterorostral-laterocaudal (nose up lateral oblique) oblique view did not allow adequate discrimination of all TMJ anatomy at any angle, and is not recommended.
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