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Background: Ectopic ureter is the most common cause of congenital urinary incontinence in dogs. Intramural ectopic ureter occurs when the ureter runs within the urinary bladder wall, while extramural ectopic ureter occurs when the distal ureter is not associated with the bladder wall. Ectopic ureters are diagnosed using different techniques and/or combinations of various imaging studies. Surgical correction is the standard treatment for dogs with an ectopic ureter, and these surgical techniques include neoureterostomy, ureteroneocystostomy, and nephroureterectomy. The aim of this report is to describe two cases of ectopic ureter successfully treated with surgery. Cases: In case 1, a 2-month-old female poodle, weighing 1.3 kg, with urinary incontinence since birth was presented to our veterinary service. Excretory urography revealed an ectopic ureter, and ureteroneocystostomy was performed. Abdominal ultrasonography performed 30 days after surgery revealed left renal pyelectasis and ureteral dilatation. Based on these fi ndings, nephrectomy was performed. In case 2, a 3-month-old Golden Retriever, weighing 13.5 kg, with urinary incontinence since birth was brought to our veterinary service. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a small left kidney and left ureteral dilation. Laparotomy was performed and revealed bilateral intramural ectopic ureters. Based on these findings, bilater
Background: Ectopic ureter is the most common cause of congenital urinary incontinence in dogs. Intramural ectopic ureter occurs when the ureter runs within the urinary bladder wall, while extramural ectopic ureter occurs when the distal ureter is not associated with the bladder wall. Ectopic ureters are diagnosed using different techniques and/or combinations of various imaging studies. Surgical correction is the standard treatment for dogs with an ectopic ureter, and these surgical techniques include neoureterostomy, ureteroneocystostomy, and nephroureterectomy. The aim of this report is to describe two cases of ectopic ureter successfully treated with surgery. Cases: In case 1, a 2-month-old female poodle, weighing 1.3 kg, with urinary incontinence since birth was presented to our veterinary service. Excretory urography revealed an ectopic ureter, and ureteroneocystostomy was performed. Abdominal ultrasonography performed 30 days after surgery revealed left renal pyelectasis and ureteral dilatation. Based on these fi ndings, nephrectomy was performed. In case 2, a 3-month-old Golden Retriever, weighing 13.5 kg, with urinary incontinence since birth was brought to our veterinary service. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a small left kidney and left ureteral dilation. Laparotomy was performed and revealed bilateral intramural ectopic ureters. Based on these findings, bilater
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Brazilian Spotted Fever (BSF) is a lethal rickettsiosis in humans caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii, and is endemic in some areas of Brazil. Horses and dogs are part of the disease's life cycle and they may also serve as sentinel animals in epidemiological studies. The first human BSF case in the State of Paraná was reported in 2005. The present study was conducted in the municipality of Almirante Tamandaré, where no previous case of BSF was reported. Serum samples were collected from 71 horses and 20 dogs from nine properties in the area. Ticks were also collected from these animals. All farmers completed a questionnaire about their knowledge of BSF and animal health management. Serum samples were analyzed by indirect immunofluorescent-antibody assay (IFA) using R. rickettsii and R. parkeri as antigens. Ticks were analyzed by PCR for Rickettsia sp., and all of them were PCR-negative. Six horses (8.45%) and 4 dogs (20%) were identified as seropositive. Farmers were not aware of the correlation between the presence of ticks and risk of BSF. Although a non-endemic area, Almirante Tamandaré is a vulnerable environment for BSF and effective tick control measures are required.
A Febre Maculosa Brasileira (FMB) é uma riquetsiose letal para humanos, causada pela bactéria Rickettsia rickettsii, e é endêmica em algumas regiões brasileiras. Equinos e cães podem participar do ciclo da doença e podem também servir como sentinelas em estudos epidemiológicos. O primeiro caso humano relatado no Estado do Paraná ocorreu em 2005. O presente estudo foi realizado no município de Almirante Tamandaré, região onde não há relatos de casos de FMB. Foram coletadas amostras de sangue de 71 cavalos e 20 cães em nove propriedades rurais na região. Carrapatos também foram colhidos dos animais. Todos os proprietários responderam a um questionário sobre o manejo sanitário dos animais e o conhecimento a respeito da FMB. As amostras de soro foram processadas pela técnica de Reação de Imunofluorescência Indireta (RIFI), utilizando-se os antígenos de R. rickettsii e R. parkeri. Os carrapatos foram analisados por PCR para Rickettsia sp. e todos foram negativos. Seis cavalos (8,45%) e 4 cães (20%) foram identificados como soropositivos. Todos os proprietários desconheciam a relação de carrapatos com a FMB. Embora considerada uma área não endêmica, Almirante Tamandaré é um ambiente vulnerável à FMB e um controle eficiente de carrapatos deve ser implementado.
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Varios tumores pueden afectar el cráneo y la cavidade nasal de perros. La evaluaciónradiologica de estas regiones se solicita rutinariamente para ayudar em la evaluación de loshuesos y estructuras de tejido blando, que proporciona información sobre la localización y laagresividad del tumor. A pesar de la aplicabilidad hay que conocer las limitaciones de lasradiografias para elegir otras herramientas de diagnóstico para los pacientes con tumorescraneales y / o nasales. Los objetivos de esta revisión son describir la anatomía radiográfica de los principales tumores que pueden afectar esas regiones y discutir los cambiosradiográficos y limitaciones asociadas.
Several tumors can affect the skull and nasal cavities of dogs. Radiographic evaluation ofthese regions is routinely requested to assist in the evaluation of bones and soft tissuestructures, providing information about the location and aggressiveness of the tumor. Despiteof the applicability we must know the x-ray limitations to be prepared and choose otherdiagnostic tools for patients with cranial and/or nasal tumors. The aims of this review are todescribe the radiographic anatomy of the major tumors that can affect the regions presentedand discuss the radiographic changes and limitations associated.
Diversas neoplasias podem acometer o crânio e a cavidade nasal dos cães. A avaliaçãoradiográfica dessas regiões pode ser requisitada para auxiliar na avaliação das estruturasósseas e de tecidos moles, fornecendo informações quanto à agressividade e localização daneoplasia. Apesar da sua aplicabilidade devemos conhecer as suas limitações para determinarnovas condutas diagnósticas em pacientes com neoplasias em crânio e/ou cavidade nasal. Osobjetivos dessa revisão são descrever a anatomia radiográfica, as principais neoplasias quepodem afetar as regiões apresentadas e as alterações e limitações radiográficas associadas àsmesmas.
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Background: Ectopic ureter is the most common cause of congenital urinary incontinence in dogs. Intramural ectopic ureter occurs when the ureter runs within the urinary bladder wall, while extramural ectopic ureter occurs when the distal ureter is not associated with the bladder wall. Ectopic ureters are diagnosed using different techniques and/or combinations of various imaging studies. Surgical correction is the standard treatment for dogs with an ectopic ureter, and these surgical techniques include neoureterostomy, ureteroneocystostomy, and nephroureterectomy. The aim of this report is to describe two cases of ectopic ureter successfully treated with surgery. Cases: In case 1, a 2-month-old female poodle, weighing 1.3 kg, with urinary incontinence since birth was presented to our veterinary service. Excretory urography revealed an ectopic ureter, and ureteroneocystostomy was performed. Abdominal ultrasonography performed 30 days after surgery revealed left renal pyelectasis and ureteral dilatation. Based on these fi ndings, nephrectomy was performed. In case 2, a 3-month-old Golden Retriever, weighing 13.5 kg, with urinary incontinence since birth was brought to our veterinary service. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a small left kidney and left ureteral dilation. Laparotomy was performed and revealed bilateral intramural ectopic ureters. Based on these findings, bilater
Background: Ectopic ureter is the most common cause of congenital urinary incontinence in dogs. Intramural ectopic ureter occurs when the ureter runs within the urinary bladder wall, while extramural ectopic ureter occurs when the distal ureter is not associated with the bladder wall. Ectopic ureters are diagnosed using different techniques and/or combinations of various imaging studies. Surgical correction is the standard treatment for dogs with an ectopic ureter, and these surgical techniques include neoureterostomy, ureteroneocystostomy, and nephroureterectomy. The aim of this report is to describe two cases of ectopic ureter successfully treated with surgery. Cases: In case 1, a 2-month-old female poodle, weighing 1.3 kg, with urinary incontinence since birth was presented to our veterinary service. Excretory urography revealed an ectopic ureter, and ureteroneocystostomy was performed. Abdominal ultrasonography performed 30 days after surgery revealed left renal pyelectasis and ureteral dilatation. Based on these fi ndings, nephrectomy was performed. In case 2, a 3-month-old Golden Retriever, weighing 13.5 kg, with urinary incontinence since birth was brought to our veterinary service. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a small left kidney and left ureteral dilation. Laparotomy was performed and revealed bilateral intramural ectopic ureters. Based on these findings, bilater