Morphometric alteration of intestinal epithelium of rats (Rattus norvegicus) submitted to the technique of enteropexy

Background: Due to the numerous complications that enteropexy may cause in domestic animals and humans, this study aimed at investigating the microscopic level, the damage generated by this technique in mice, in order to investigate the morphometric changes caused by enteropexy technique in rats. Materials, Methods & Results: Eighteen Wistar rats were submitted to surgical technique of enteropexy. To evaluate intestinal disorders they were euthanized at 30 (Group I), 60 (group II) and 90 (group III) days after the procedure. The animals were perfused with 2.5% glutaraldehyde and 4% paraformaldehyde for the removal of intestinal fragments for analysis in conventional microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. In classical histopathology, group I presented mild lesions with necrosis of the epithelium and infiltration of mononuclear cells. After 60 days, extensive ischemic necrosis area was observed, characterized by the denudation of epithelium cells and cellular debris in the lumen surface and loss of intestinal crypts. After 90 days (group III) lesions were evident and were characterized by strong coagulative necrosis of epithelial cells and intestinal crypts. Under electron microscopy, group I showed early fusion of the adjacent intestinal walls. After 60 days there was adherence of luminal stenosis and intestinal walls. In group III loss of epithelium and substitution [...](AU)

Morphometric alteration of intestinal epithelium of rats (Rattus norvegicus) submitted to the technique of enteropexy

Background: Due to the numerous complications that enteropexy may cause in domestic animals and humans, this study aimed at investigating the microscopic level, the damage generated by this technique in mice, in order to investigate the morphometric changes caused by enteropexy technique in rats. Materials, Methods & Results: Eighteen Wistar rats were submitted to surgical technique of enteropexy. To evaluate intestinal disorders they were euthanized at 30 (Group I), 60 (group II) and 90 (group III) days after the procedure. The animals were perfused with 2.5% glutaraldehyde and 4% paraformaldehyde for the removal of intestinal fragments for analysis in conventional microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. In classical histopathology, group I presented mild lesions with necrosis of the epithelium and infiltration of mononuclear cells. After 60 days, extensive ischemic necrosis area was observed, characterized by the denudation of epithelium cells and cellular debris in the lumen surface and loss of intestinal crypts. After 90 days (group III) lesions were evident and were characterized by strong coagulative necrosis of epithelial cells and intestinal crypts. Under electron microscopy, group I showed early fusion of the adjacent intestinal walls. After 60 days there was adherence of luminal stenosis and intestinal walls. In group III loss of epithelium and substitution [...]

Síndrome do ovário remanescente em uma gata doméstica / Ovarian remaining syndrome in a female cat

A síndrome do ovário remanescente é caracterizada pela remoção incompleta do ovário durante castração, onde o tecido residual torna-se funcional. Apesar de já ter sido descrita em gatas, a ocorrência é menor nesses animais quando comparada aos humanos. O presente trabalho objetivou relatar, em felino, um caso de síndrome do ovário remanescente. Uma gata, com um ano e sete meses, havia sido submetida à ovariectomia. Após cinco meses do procedimento cirúrgico, ocorreram sinais de cio. A paciente foi examinada. Em seguida realizou-se citologia vaginal. Optou-se por uma laparotomia exploratória. A gata foi anestesiada e iniciou-se a cirurgia, cujo material obtido foi encaminhado para histopatologia. A gata encontrava-se com os parâmetros fisiológicos normais. A citologia vaginal constatou padrão compatível com estro. Na laparotomia, havia resíduo de ovário no pedículo esquerdo. A histopatologia detectou a presença de cistos e folículos ovarianos em diferentes fases de desenvolvimento, confirmando o diagnóstico de síndrome do ovário remanescente. Embora pouco relatada na espécie felina, essa patologia reprodutiva possui diagnóstico e tratamento relativamente simples.

The remaining ovary syndrome is characterized by incomplete removal of the ovaries during castration, when the remaining tissue becomes functional. Although it has already been described in cats, its incidence is lower in these animals when compared to humans. This study aimed to report a case of remaining ovary syndrome in a feline. A one-year-and-seven-month-old cat had undergone ovariectomy. After five months of surgery, the animal presented signs of rut. The patient was examined and, then, vaginal cytology was held. Na exploratory laparotomy was chosen. The cat was anesthetized and the surgery began. The material obtained was sent to histopathology. The cat had normal physiological parameters. The vaginal cytology showed a pattern consistent with estrus. Laparotomy presented ovarian residue in the left pedicle. Histopathology detected the presence of cysts and follicles in different stages of development, confirming the diagnosis of remaining ovary syndrome. Though rarely reported in the feline species, this reproductive pathology diagnosis and treatment is relatively simple.

Estudos de parâmetros clínicos e patológicos em ovelhas infectadas por Trypanosoma vivax no início e final da gestação / Study of clinical and pathological parameters in ewes infected with Trypanosoma vivax in the beginning and end of pregnancy

O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar o efeito da infecção experimental por Trypanosoma vivax em ovelhas em diferentes fases da gestação, determinar a patogênese das falhas reprodutivas, e confirmar a transmissão transplacentária por PCR. Foram utilizadas 12 doze ovelhas prenhas, adultas em três grupos experimentais G1, formado por três ovelhas infectadas no terço inicial da gestação; G2, composto por três ovelhas infectadas no terço final da gestação; e G3, constituído por seis ovinos não infectados (grupo controle). Cada ovelha do G1 e G2 foi inoculada com 1,25x105 tripomastigotas. Exames clínicos, avaliação do hematócrito, bioquímica sérica, determinação da concentração plasmática de progesterona e parasitemia foram determinados diariamente. Foram realizados exames anatomopatológicos dos fetos, placenta, cordão umbilical e pesquisa de DNA do parasita na placenta, liquido amniótico, sangue e tecidos dos fetos. A parasitemia foi alta, alcançando picos de 2,7x106, sendo persistente durante todo o período experimental. A infecção foi caracterizada por mortalidade das ovelhas e mortalidade perinatal no terço inicial; aborto e mortalidade perinatal no terço final da gestação. Os fatores possivelmente relacionados com as falhas reprodutivas maternas foram baixos escore corporal, hematócrito, níveis séricos de glicose, proteína total, colesterol e progesterona. A presença do DNA do T. vivax no sangue e tecidos de fetos, placenta e liquido amniótico, confirma a transmissão transplacentária do parasita. A presença de lesões histológicas nos órgãos fetais e placenta sugerem a participação do parasita no mecanismo etiopatogênico de danos reprodutivos.

This study aimed to investigate the effect of experimental infection with Trypanosoma vivax in ewes at different stages of pregnancy, to determine the pathogenesis of reproductive failure, and confirm transplacental transmission by PCR. A total of 12 pregnant ewes twelve, adults into three groups G1, consisting of three ewes infected in the first third of pregnancy, G2, consisting of three infected ewes in the final third of gestation, and G3, consisting of six non-infected sheep (control group .) Each ewes G1 and G2 were inoculated with trypomastigotes 1.25 x105. Clinical examination, assessment of hematocrit, serum chemistry, determination of plasma progesterone and parasitemia were determined daily. Pathological examinations were conducted of the fetus, placenta, umbilical cord blood and DNA detection of the parasite in the placenta, amniotic fluid, blood and tissues of fetuses. The parasitaemia was high, reaching peaks of 2.7 x106, being persistent throughout the experimental period. The infection was characterized by the ewes mortality and perinatal mortality in the first third; abortion and perinatal mortality in the final third of gestation. The factors possibly related maternal reproductive failures were low body score, hematocrit, serum glucose, total protein, cholesterol and progesterone. The presence of DNA of T. vivax in the blood and tissues of fetuses, placenta and amniotic fluid, confirming transplacental transmission of the parasite. The presence of histological lesions in the fetal organs and placenta suggest the involvement of the parasite in the pathophysiological mechanism of reproductive damage.

Estudos de parâmetros clínicos e patológicos em ovelhas infectadas por Trypanosoma vivax no início e final da gestação / Study of clinical and pathological parameters in ewes infected with Trypanosoma vivax in the beginning and end of pregnancy

O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar o efeito da infecção experimental por Trypanosoma vivax em ovelhas em diferentes fases da gestação, determinar a patogênese das falhas reprodutivas, e confirmar a transmissão transplacentária por PCR. Foram utilizadas 12 doze ovelhas prenhas, adultas em três grupos experimentais G1, formado por três ovelhas infectadas no terço inicial da gestação; G2, composto por três ovelhas infectadas no terço final da gestação; e G3, constituído por seis ovinos não infectados (grupo controle). Cada ovelha do G1 e G2 foi inoculada com 1,25x105 tripomastigotas. Exames clínicos, avaliação do hematócrito, bioquímica sérica, determinação da concentração plasmática de progesterona e parasitemia foram determinados diariamente. Foram realizados exames anatomopatológicos dos fetos, placenta, cordão umbilical e pesquisa de DNA do parasita na placenta, liquido amniótico, sangue e tecidos dos fetos. A parasitemia foi alta, alcançando picos de 2,7x106, sendo persistente durante todo o período experimental. A infecção foi caracterizada por mortalidade das ovelhas e mortalidade perinatal no terço inicial; aborto e mortalidade perinatal no terço final da gestação. Os fatores possivelmente relacionados com as falhas reprodutivas maternas foram baixos escore corporal, hematócrito, níveis séricos de glicose, proteína total, colesterol e progesterona. A presença do DNA do T. vivax no sangue e tecidos de fetos, placenta e liquido amniótico, confirma a transmissão transplacentária do parasita. A presença de lesões histológicas nos órgãos fetais e placenta sugerem a participação do parasita no mecanismo etiopatogênico de danos reprodutivos.(AU)

This study aimed to investigate the effect of experimental infection with Trypanosoma vivax in ewes at different stages of pregnancy, to determine the pathogenesis of reproductive failure, and confirm transplacental transmission by PCR. A total of 12 pregnant ewes twelve, adults into three groups G1, consisting of three ewes infected in the first third of pregnancy, G2, consisting of three infected ewes in the final third of gestation, and G3, consisting of six non-infected sheep (control group .) Each ewes G1 and G2 were inoculated with trypomastigotes 1.25 x105. Clinical examination, assessment of hematocrit, serum chemistry, determination of plasma progesterone and parasitemia were determined daily. Pathological examinations were conducted of the fetus, placenta, umbilical cord blood and DNA detection of the parasite in the placenta, amniotic fluid, blood and tissues of fetuses. The parasitaemia was high, reaching peaks of 2.7 x106, being persistent throughout the experimental period. The infection was characterized by the ewes mortality and perinatal mortality in the first third; abortion and perinatal mortality in the final third of gestation. The factors possibly related maternal reproductive failures were low body score, hematocrit, serum glucose, total protein, cholesterol and progesterone. The presence of DNA of T. vivax in the blood and tissues of fetuses, placenta and amniotic fluid, confirming transplacental transmission of the parasite. The presence of histological lesions in the fetal organs and placenta suggest the involvement of the parasite in the pathophysiological mechanism of reproductive damage.(AU)