Hyperresistinemia in Obese Female Dogs With Mammary Carcinoma in Benign-Mixed Tumors and Its Correlation With Tumor Aggressiveness and Survival.

Resistin is associated with metabolic, inflammatory, and neoplastic disorders, and is also considered a prognostic marker in human oncology. Canine mammary tumors have epidemiological, clinical, biological, and genetic characteristics similar to those of women and are proposed as a comparative study model. Here, we evaluate the serum levels of resistin in female dogs with or without mammary carcinoma in mixed tumors (CBMT) and its correlation with the proliferative potential of the tumor, obesity, and survival. Eighty dogs grouped according to the presence (50) or absence (30) of CBMT, reproductive status and body condition were assessed for weight, fat percentage, and canine body mass index. The characteristic of the proliferative potential of the tumor (Ki-67) was evaluated. Ki-67 levels (p = 0.024), staging (p = 0.004), and grade (p = 0.016) influenced the survival of the female dogs. Through a multifactorial analysis, it could be seen that the parameters proliferation index (Ki-67) (p = 0.044) and staging (p = 0.036) influenced the survival of the animals. Neutered and overweight dogs from the control and CBMT groups showed hyperresistinemia. Ki-67 expression and resistin levels in dogs with CBMT were higher in overweight dogs than in dogs with normal weight (p = 0.0001). The survival rate of dogs with CBMT, obese and with high levels of resistin (8,400 µg L-1) was lower when compared to those with lower levels of resistin. These results showed an important relationship between hyperresistinemia, tumor proliferative potential and excessive body fat, suggesting that resistin levels may act as an interesting prognostic marker in patients with CBMT.

Cardiorespiratory effects of epidural anesthesia using lidocaine with morphine or dexmedetomidine in capuchin monkeys (Sapajus sp.) undergoing bilateral tubal ligation surgery, anesthetized with isoflurane.

BACKGROUND: Epidural anesthesia is indicated to decrease other anesthetic requirements, prolong analgesia, and reduce side effects. In primates, its use has been scarcely described. The aim was to evaluate the cardiorespiratory effects of epidural anesthesia with lidocaine and dexmedetomidine (DEX) or morphine (MOR). METHODS: Ten female capuchin monkeys (Sapajus sp.) received epidural anesthesia with lidocaine and DEX or MOR under general anesthesia. RESULTS: There was a significant decrease in heart rate with DEX and in blood pressure in all groups, with no changes in SpO2 . There was a significant reduction in rectal temperature over time. A stable cardiac rhythm was observed; however, there was a prolonged QT interval with DEX. CONCLUSIONS: Epidural anesthesia with access to the lumbosacral space was safe and easy to perform. DEX decreased heart rate. All groups promoted a decrease in rectal temperature with respiratory and cardiac rhythm stability; however, hypotension should be considered.

Hemodinâmica de diferentes frações inspiradas de oxigênio em cães submetidos à infusão contínua de propofol sob ventilação espontânea / Hemodyinamic effects of several inspired oxygen fractions in spontaneously breathing dogs submitted to continuous infusion of propofol

Avaliaram-se os efeitos do fornecimento de diferentes frações inspiradas de oxigênio (FiO2) sobre os parâmetros hemodinâmicos em cães submetidos à infusão contínua de propofol e mantidos em ventilação espontânea. Foram utilizados oito cães, os quais foram empregados em cinco grupos com diferentes FiO2, G100 (FiO2 = 1), G80 (FiO2 = 0,8), G60 (FiO2 = 0,6), G40 (FiO2 = 0,4) e G20 (FiO2 = 0,21), respeitando-se um intervalo de dez dias entre cada procedimento anestésico. Os animais foram induzidos e mantidos sob anestesia com propofol na dose de 0,7mg kg-1 min-1 e, após a intubação orotraqueal, iniciou-se o fornecimento de oxigênio conforme a FiO2 determinada para cada grupo. As primeiras mensurações, da freqüência cardíaca (FC), das pressões arteriais sistólica, diastólica e média (PAS, PAD e PAM), da resistência vascular periférica e pulmonar (RPT e RPV), do débito cardíaco (DC); da pressão venosa central (PVC), da pressão média da artéria pulmonar (PMAP), da pressão média capilar pulmonar (PMCP), da pressão parcial de oxigênio (PaO2) e do dióxido de carbono (PaCO2) no sangue arterial, foram efetuadas 30 minutos após o início da infusão do anestésico (M0), seguidas de intervalos de 15 minutos (M15, M30, M45 e M60). Os dados numéricos obtidos foram submetidos à Análise de Variância, seguida pelo teste Tukey (P<0,05). Os parâmetros hemodinâmicos não apresentaram diferenças significativas ao longo do tempo e entre os grupos. Os resultados obtidos permitiram concluir que as variáveis hemodinâmicas não são afetadas pelo emprego de diferentes FiO2.

The effects of several inspired oxygen fractions (FiO2) in hemodynamics parameters in spontaneously breathing dogs submitted to continuous infusion of propofol were evaluated. Eight adult mongrel dogs were studied and the animals underwent five anesthesias. In each procedure the patient was submitted to a different FiO2, thereby resulting in five groups, namely: G100 (FiO2 = 1), G80 (FiO2 = 0.8), G60 (FiO2 =0.6), G40 (FiO2 = 0.4), and G20 (FiO2 = 0.21). The dose of propofol was sufficient to abolish protector reflex and ensure endotracheal intubation, followed by immediate continuous infusion of that drug (0.7mg kg-1 min-1). The initial measurement (M0) of heart rate (HR); systolic (SAP), diastolic (DAP) and mean pressure (MAP), systemic (SVR) and pulmoary vascular resistance (PVR), cardiac output (CO); central venous pressures (CVP); mean pulmonary pressure (MPAP); pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and carbon dioxide (PaCO2) were recorded thirty minutes after the beginning of propofol infusion. Additional recordings were performed at each 15-minute interval during 60 minutes (M15, M30, M45, and M60). Numeric data were submitted to Analysis of Variance followed by Tukey Test (P<0.05). Significant values of hemodynamic parameters were not recorded neither during the experiment period nor among the groups. In conclusion, different FiO2 does not impair hemodynamic parameters.