Protocolo anestésico em guaxinim submetido à colocefalectomia / Anesthesic protocol in a raccoon submitted to colocephalectomy

Em guaxinins, comumente se observa a presença de osteoartrites acometendo a articulação coxofemoral. Em carnívoros domésticos, o tratamento pode ser conservativo ou cirúrgico e, dentre as técnicas cirúrgicas, cita-se a colocefalectomia. Por ser um procedimento que provoca dor moderada a severa, um protocolo de anestesia balanceada se faz necessário, podendo associar a técnicas de bloqueio locorregional, como a epidural. Protocolos descritos para a espécie são limitados, porém comumente empregados para contenções químicas, avaliações físicas e exames de imagem. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho é relatar a o protocolo anestésico realizado em guaxinim (Procyon cancrivorus) submetido à colocefalectomia. Foram utilizados dexmedetomidina (5µg/kg), cetamina (5mg/kg) e diazepam (0,3mg/kg) por via intramuscular como medicação pré-anestésica, indução com propofol e manutenção por anestesia inalatória com isoflurano. Para execução da anestesia epidural, realizou-se uma abordagem na região lombossacral, sendo administrados bupivacaína (1mg/kg) e morfina (0,1mg/kg). Não houve intercorrências e os parâmetros fisiológicos mantiveram-se estáveis. Descartou-se a necessidade de resgate analgésico e a recuperação anestésica foi rápida. Dessa forma, conclui-se que o manejo anestésico proposto promoveu estabilidade hemodinâmica e recuperação satisfatórias para a espécie.

In raccoons, the presence of osteoarthritis affecting the hip joint is commonly observed. In domestic carnivores, the treatment can be conservative or surgical and, among the surgical techniques, colocephalectomy is mentioned. Since it is a procedure that causes moderate to severe pain, a balanced anesthesia protocol is necessary, which can be associated with locoregional block techniques such as the epidural. Protocols described for the species are limited, being commonly used for chemical restraints, physical assessments, and imaging exams. Therefore, this work aims to report the anesthetic protocol performed on a raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) submitted to colocephalectomy. Dexmedetomidine (5µg/kg), ketamine (5mg/kg), and diazepam (0.3mg/kg) were used intramuscularly as pre-anesthetic medication, in addition to induction with propofol, and the maintenance by inhalational anesthesia with isoflurane. For epidural anesthesia, an approach was performed in the lumbosacral region, with the administration of bupivacaine (1mg/kg) and morphine (0.1mg/kg). There were no complications and the physiological parameters remained stable. The need for analgesic rescue was ruled out and the anesthetic recovery was fast. Thus, it is concluded that the proposed anesthetic management promoted hemodynamic stability and a satisfactory recovery for the species.

Utilização da ozonioterapia como tratamento da endometrite em égua / Use of ozone therapy as endometritis treatment in mare

Conformações perineais inadequadas estão frequentemente associadas à pneumovagina, predispondo animais a processos inflamatórios vaginais e uterinos. Dentre as patologias reprodutivas que acometem éguas, a endometrite é a que ocorre com maior frequência, com forte impacto negativo sobre os índices reprodutivos de um criatório. Para essa afecção, a ozonioterapia se apresenta como tratamento em potencial. Assim, este estudo objetiva relatar um caso de endometrite em égua Quarto de Milha, multípara, de 17 anos de idade, atendida no Hospital Veterinário Sylvio Barbosa Cardoso, da Universidade Estadual de Ceará. Durante a avaliação ginecológica, observou-se alterações na conformação vulvar e teste de Windsucker positivo, indicando pneumovagina. Foram coletadas amostras endometriais para exames laboratoriais, os quais apresentaram citologia com contagem de neutrófilos polimorfonucleares ≥30% e cultura negativa para fungos e bactérias. O exame histopatológico revelou fibrose intersticial endometrial crônica acentuada. Diante do diagnóstico de endometrite, iniciou-se o tratamento com lavagem uterina usando solução ringer lactato ozonizada, seguido por insuflação uterina com ozônio. O animal foi submetido à técnica cirúrgica de Caslick para correção da má conformação vulvar. Após o tratamento, a égua foi inseminada, resultando na coleta de dois embriões viáveis. Diante do exposto, o caso reforça a efetividade da ozonioterapia associada à Caslick para o tratamento de endometrite em éguas.

Dysfunctional perineal conformations are often associated with pneumovagina, predisposing animals to vaginal and uterine inflammatory processes. Among the reproductive pathologies that affect mares, endometritis is the most frequent, with a strong negative impact on the reproductive indices of a farm. For this condition, ozone therapy presents itself as a potential treatment. The study aimed to report a case of endometritis in a 17-year-old multiparous quarter-mile mare, which was attended at the Veterinary Hospital Sylvio Barbosa Cardoso located in the State University of Ceará. During the gynecological evaluation, changes in vulvar conformation and a positive Windsucker test were observed, indicating pneumovagina. Endometrial samples were collected for laboratory exams, resulting in cytology with polymorphonuclear neutrophil count ≥30% and negative culture for fungi and bacteria. The histopathological examination revealed severe chronic endometrial interstitial fibrosis. Regarding the diagnosis of endometritis, the treatment with uterine lavage using ozonated ringer lactate solution was initiated followed by uterine insufflation with ozone. The animal was submitted to Caslick's surgical technique to correct the vulvar malformation. After treatment, the mare was inseminated, resulting in the collection of two viable embryos. In view of the above, the case reinforces the effectiveness of ozone therapy associated with Caslick`s technique for endometritis treatment in mares.

Distocia fetal canina por hidropsia: uso de diagnóstico ultrassonográfico / Canine fetal distocia by hydropsy: use of ultrasonography diagnostic

A hidropsia fetal é uma afecção que comumente leva à obstrução do canal do parto e à morte do feto acometido. Ela se caracteriza por um acúmulo anormal de líquido no espaço extravascular, edema subcutâneo generalizado e nas cavidades peritoneal, pleural e pericárdica. Este trabalho objetiva relatar uma hidropsia fetal canina do tipo anasarca, diagnosticada por exame ultrassonográfico, em modo bidimensional. A cadela Fox Paulistinha de 2 anos, estava em trabalho de parto há 12 horas e havia expulsado três filhotes, sendo um natimorto. À palpação foi detectado um filhote no canal do parto e solicitou-se exame ultrassonográfico para avaliação da viabilidade fetal e possível encaminhamento cirúrgico. A ultrassonografia revelou persistência de fetos: um ausente de batimentos cardíacos e obstruindo o canal do parto e outros dois em sofrimento fetal. O feto morto apresentava-se aumentado de tamanho e com edema subcutâneo ao longo de toda a extensão do tronco. Foram observados cistos cervicais bilateralmente, além de efusão pleural e abdominal. A idade gestacional por morfogênese e diâmetro biparietal foi de 68 dias e a placenta encontrava-se aumentada, medindo 0,83cm. A paciente foi submetida a cesariana de emergência. Ambos os filhotes em sofrimento foram retirados, já sem batimentos e o filhote malformado foi necropsiado. Adicionalmente, foi constatada congestão no coração, pulmões, fígado, intestino e peritônio. O filhote hidrópico não afetou a expulsão anterior dos que se posicionaram mais próximos ao canal do parto; contudo, obstruiu a passagem dos que se posicionavam cranialmente a ele, levando ao sofrimento e consequente morte fetal de dois filhotes.

Fetal hydrops is a condition that commonly leads to obstruction of the birth canal and death of the affected fetus. It is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the extravascular space, generalized subcutaneous edema and in the peritoneal, pleural and pericardial cavities. This work aims to report a canine hydropsy of the anasarca type diagnosed by ultrasound examination, in two-dimensional mode. A 2-year-old Brazilian Terrier bitch with a labor enduring 12 hours had successfully expelled three puppies, one of them stillborn. On palpation, a fetus was detected in birth canal and an ultrasound examination was requested to assess fetal viability and possible surgical referral. Ultrasonography revealed the persistence of fetuses: one missing a heartbeat and obstructing the birth canal and two in fetal distress. The dead fetus was enlarged and had subcutaneous edema along the length of the body. Cervical cysts were observed bilaterally in the subcutaneous tissue, besides to pleural and abdominal effusion. Gestational age was 68 days based on morphogenesis and biparietal diameter. Placenta was enlarged, measuring 0.83cm. The patient underwent an emergency cesarean section. Both puppies that were in fetal suffering were removed without heartbeat and the malformed puppy was necropsied. In addition, congestion was found in the heart, lungs, liver, intestine and peritoneum. The hydropic pup did not affected the previous expulsion of those who were closer to the birth canal, however it obstructed the passage of those who positioned themselves cranially to him, leading to the suffering and consequent fetal death of two puppies.

Distocia fetal canina por hidropsia: uso de diagnóstico ultrassonográfico / Canine fetal distocia by hydropsy: use of ultrasonography diagnostic

A hidropsia fetal é uma afecção que comumente leva à obstrução do canal do parto e à morte do feto acometido. Ela se caracteriza por um acúmulo anormal de líquido no espaço extravascular, edema subcutâneo generalizado e nas cavidades peritoneal, pleural e pericárdica. Este trabalho objetiva relatar uma hidropsia fetal canina do tipo anasarca, diagnosticada por exame ultrassonográfico, em modo bidimensional. A cadela Fox Paulistinha de 2 anos, estava em trabalho de parto há 12 horas e havia expulsado três filhotes, sendo um natimorto. À palpação foi detectado um filhote no canal do parto e solicitou-se exame ultrassonográfico para avaliação da viabilidade fetal e possível encaminhamento cirúrgico. A ultrassonografia revelou persistência de fetos: um ausente de batimentos cardíacos e obstruindo o canal do parto e outros dois em sofrimento fetal. O feto morto apresentava-se aumentado de tamanho e com edema subcutâneo ao longo de toda a extensão do tronco. Foram observados cistos cervicais bilateralmente, além de efusão pleural e abdominal. A idade gestacional por morfogênese e diâmetro biparietal foi de 68 dias e a placenta encontrava-se aumentada, medindo 0,83cm. A paciente foi submetida a cesariana de emergência. Ambos os filhotes em sofrimento foram retirados, já sem batimentos e o filhote malformado foi necropsiado. Adicionalmente, foi constatada congestão no coração, pulmões, fígado, intestino e peritônio. O filhote hidrópico não afetou a expulsão anterior dos que se posicionaram mais próximos ao canal do parto; contudo, obstruiu a passagem dos que se posicionavam cranialmente a ele, levando ao sofrimento e consequente morte fetal de dois filhotes.(AU)

Fetal hydrops is a condition that commonly leads to obstruction of the birth canal and death of the affected fetus. It is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the extravascular space, generalized subcutaneous edema and in the peritoneal, pleural and pericardial cavities. This work aims to report a canine hydropsy of the anasarca type diagnosed by ultrasound examination, in two-dimensional mode. A 2-year-old Brazilian Terrier bitch with a labor enduring 12 hours had successfully expelled three puppies, one of them stillborn. On palpation, a fetus was detected in birth canal and an ultrasound examination was requested to assess fetal viability and possible surgical referral. Ultrasonography revealed the persistence of fetuses: one missing a heartbeat and obstructing the birth canal and two in fetal distress. The dead fetus was enlarged and had subcutaneous edema along the length of the body. Cervical cysts were observed bilaterally in the subcutaneous tissue, besides to pleural and abdominal effusion. Gestational age was 68 days based on morphogenesis and biparietal diameter. Placenta was enlarged, measuring 0.83cm. The patient underwent an emergency cesarean section. Both puppies that were in fetal suffering were removed without heartbeat and the malformed puppy was necropsied. In addition, congestion was found in the heart, lungs, liver, intestine and peritoneum. The hydropic pup did not affected the previous expulsion of those who were closer to the birth canal, however it obstructed the passage of those who positioned themselves cranially to him, leading to the suffering and consequent fetal death of two puppies.(AU)

Achados clínicos, histopatológicos, laboratoriais e imagens de adenocarcinoma prostático em cães / Clinical, laboratory, histopathological and image findings of prostatic adenocarcinoma in dog

Prostate neoplasms are the main reproductive disorders affecting neutered dogs, being the adenocarcinoma the most common and developing signs of urinary and/or gastrointestinal tract. This tumor develops spontaneously in dogs, being malignant, very invasive and unresponsive to castration. Due the recent increase in reports and a high interference in the animals' quality of life, the objective of this study was to report a case of prostatic adenocarcinoma in an eight-year-old SRD dog with metastasis in bladder, peritoneum and mesentery. The animal presented dehydration, fever, difficulty for walking, severe pain, abdominal enlargement, apathy, hyporexia, hypodipsia and tenesmus. Rectal examination, identified a firm mass and incongruous in prostatic membrane. Two months before an orchiectomy was performed due a prostatomegaly. At the time, an ultrasound identified irregular prostate with cavity formations, spleen with hypoechogenic formation and bladder with hyperechogenic formation attached to the wall. Radiography was requested and fecaloma was observed. Thus, enterotomy and prostatectomy were required. In surgery, nodulations were identified in mesentery, peritoneum and spleen, in addition to a hemorrhagic focus and a palpable mass in the bladder. The prostate was attached to bone tissue, making the removal impossible. The animal was euthanized and prostatic histopathology identified acinar adenocarcinoma. Histological samples of peritoneum, mesentery and bladder presented metastasis. The treatment of this conditionis not feasible with a delayed diagnosis due to its high aggressiveness and metastatic capacity. Such report demonstrates the importance of digital rectal examination and ultrasound exams, even in castrated animals for a nearly diagnosis of these neoplasms.

Leydigocitoma canino: aspectos ultrassonográficos, citológicos e histopatológicos / Canine Leydigocitoma: ultrasonographic, cytological and histopathological aspects

In non-neutered dogs, the testis is the second most common site for development of neoplasms, frequently occurring in elderly animals and with orchiectomy as main treatment. Regarding the great relevance of testicular disorders and the importance of accurate diagnoses, this study aims to report a case of canine leydigocytoma at the Veterinary Hospital in the State University of Ceará. The 10-years-old non-neutered Pitbull-breed animal was attended presenting hematuria and, physical examination showed a bilateral nodular formation in testicles in addition to an enlarged prostate. In ultrasonographic examination, the prostate was enlarged, presenting irregular shape and heterogeneous echotexture. These changes indicate the presence of prostatic hyperplasia. Both testicles presented well-defined hypoechogenic regions with evident marginal and internal vascularization, which indicate neoplastic neoformation. In cytology, a hypercellular epithelial sample was observed with cellular modifications suggestive of interstitial cell neoplasia. In the lab, macroscopically, the testis showed multiple soft, well-defined, white-colored to brownish nodules. Histopathology revealed neoplastic proliferation of Leydig cells, sustained by moderate fibrovascular stroma, with degenerated adjacent parenchyma and without signs of malignancy. Four months after orchiectomy, the prostate turned to normal dimensions, with no further ultrasonographic changes. This case reinforces the importance of bilateral orchiectomy and ultrasound for prostatic abnormalities and testicular neoplasms. The association of these conditions is not commonly described in the literature, being an important contribution in this regard.

Sertolioma em cão com testículo ectópico: achados clínicos, hematológicos, ultrassonográficos e histopatológicos / Sertolioma in a dog with ectopic testis: clinical, hematological, ultrasonographic and histopathological findings

Sertoliomas are among the most common testicular neoplasms in dogs, and one of its main risk factors is disorders in the process of testicular dehiscence, which causes the retention of one or both testicles out of the scrotum. Thus, the present study aims to report a case of a tumor of Sertoli cells (Sertolioma) in an ectopic testicle in the right inguinal region in an SRD dog at Hospital Veterinário Sylvio Barbosa Cardoso, of the State University of Ceará. A 5-year-old, non-neutered male canine, SRD, weighing 18 kg, came to attend an increase in the right inguinal region. On physical examination, the presence of a firm mass located in the subcutaneous tissue in the right inguinal region was identified, in addition to absence of right testicle in the scrotal pouch and a left testicle decreased in size and with softened consistency. In ultrasound evaluation, the left testicle was located in usual topography, with regular contours and standard echogenicity. In the right inguinal region, an echogenic image of heterogeneous echotexture was perceived, indicating the presence of an ectopic testis. After bilateral orchiectomy, both parts were referred for histopathological analysis, presenting a benign Sertolioma in the ectopic testis and testicular degeneration in the topical testicle was reported. The case reinforces the importance of bilateral orchiectomy and ultrasound for abdominal and gonadal evaluation of non-neutered males.

Achados clínicos, histopatológicos, laboratoriais e imagens de adenocarcinoma prostático em cães / Clinical, laboratory, histopathological and image findings of prostatic adenocarcinoma in dog

Prostate neoplasms are the main reproductive disorders affecting neutered dogs, being the adenocarcinoma the most common and developing signs of urinary and/or gastrointestinal tract. This tumor develops spontaneously in dogs, being malignant, very invasive and unresponsive to castration. Due the recent increase in reports and a high interference in the animals' quality of life, the objective of this study was to report a case of prostatic adenocarcinoma in an eight-year-old SRD dog with metastasis in bladder, peritoneum and mesentery. The animal presented dehydration, fever, difficulty for walking, severe pain, abdominal enlargement, apathy, hyporexia, hypodipsia and tenesmus. Rectal examination, identified a firm mass and incongruous in prostatic membrane. Two months before an orchiectomy was performed due a prostatomegaly. At the time, an ultrasound identified irregular prostate with cavity formations, spleen with hypoechogenic formation and bladder with hyperechogenic formation attached to the wall. Radiography was requested and fecaloma was observed. Thus, enterotomy and prostatectomy were required. In surgery, nodulations were identified in mesentery, peritoneum and spleen, in addition to a hemorrhagic focus and a palpable mass in the bladder. The prostate was attached to bone tissue, making the removal impossible. The animal was euthanized and prostatic histopathology identified acinar adenocarcinoma. Histological samples of peritoneum, mesentery and bladder presented metastasis. The treatment of this conditionis not feasible with a delayed diagnosis due to its high aggressiveness and metastatic capacity. Such report demonstrates the importance of digital rectal examination and ultrasound exams, even in castrated animals for a nearly diagnosis of these neoplasms.(AU)

Leydigocitoma canino: aspectos ultrassonográficos, citológicos e histopatológicos / Canine Leydigocitoma: ultrasonographic, cytological and histopathological aspects

In non-neutered dogs, the testis is the second most common site for development of neoplasms, frequently occurring in elderly animals and with orchiectomy as main treatment. Regarding the great relevance of testicular disorders and the importance of accurate diagnoses, this study aims to report a case of canine leydigocytoma at the Veterinary Hospital in the State University of Ceará. The 10-years-old non-neutered Pitbull-breed animal was attended presenting hematuria and, physical examination showed a bilateral nodular formation in testicles in addition to an enlarged prostate. In ultrasonographic examination, the prostate was enlarged, presenting irregular shape and heterogeneous echotexture. These changes indicate the presence of prostatic hyperplasia. Both testicles presented well-defined hypoechogenic regions with evident marginal and internal vascularization, which indicate neoplastic neoformation. In cytology, a hypercellular epithelial sample was observed with cellular modifications suggestive of interstitial cell neoplasia. In the lab, macroscopically, the testis showed multiple soft, well-defined, white-colored to brownish nodules. Histopathology revealed neoplastic proliferation of Leydig cells, sustained by moderate fibrovascular stroma, with degenerated adjacent parenchyma and without signs of malignancy. Four months after orchiectomy, the prostate turned to normal dimensions, with no further ultrasonographic changes. This case reinforces the importance of bilateral orchiectomy and ultrasound for prostatic abnormalities and testicular neoplasms. The association of these conditions is not commonly described in the literature, being an important contribution in this regard.(AU)

Sertolioma em cão com testículo ectópico: achados clínicos, hematológicos, ultrassonográficos e histopatológicos / Sertolioma in a dog with ectopic testis: clinical, hematological, ultrasonographic and histopathological findings

Sertoliomas are among the most common testicular neoplasms in dogs, and one of its main risk factors is disorders in the process of testicular dehiscence, which causes the retention of one or both testicles out of the scrotum. Thus, the present study aims to report a case of a tumor of Sertoli cells (Sertolioma) in an ectopic testicle in the right inguinal region in an SRD dog at Hospital Veterinário Sylvio Barbosa Cardoso, of the State University of Ceará. A 5-year-old, non-neutered male canine, SRD, weighing 18 kg, came to attend an increase in the right inguinal region. On physical examination, the presence of a firm mass located in the subcutaneous tissue in the right inguinal region was identified, in addition to absence of right testicle in the scrotal pouch and a left testicle decreased in size and with softened consistency. In ultrasound evaluation, the left testicle was located in usual topography, with regular contours and standard echogenicity. In the right inguinal region, an echogenic image of heterogeneous echotexture was perceived, indicating the presence of an ectopic testis. After bilateral orchiectomy, both parts were referred for histopathological analysis, presenting a benign Sertolioma in the ectopic testis and testicular degeneration in the topical testicle was reported. The case reinforces the importance of bilateral orchiectomy and ultrasound for abdominal and gonadal evaluation of non-neutered males.(AU)

Diagnóstico ultrassonográfico de distúrbios reprodutivos em pequenos ruminantes / Ultrasonographic diagnosis of reproductive disorders in small ruminants

A ultrassonografia (USG) é uma técnica de imagem em tempo real e pouco invasiva. Na produção de ovinos e caprinos, a USG vem sendo utilizada como uma ferramenta auxiliar no manejo reprodutivo, assim como no diagnóstico clínico-reprodutivo de doenças ginecológicas, obstétricas e andrológicas. Por meio da USG é possível a realização de exames em série para monitorar a progressão de uma anormalidade, resposta ao tratamento ou a funcionalidade e morfologia do órgão. Assim, por meio da USG são fornecidas informações substanciais ao profissional do campo e da pesquisa auxiliando na definição de prognósticos, tratamentos, descarte zootécnico e, ainda, na aquisição de reprodutores e matrizes sem distúrbios reprodutivos adquiridos ou congênitos.(AU)

Ultrasonography (USG) is a less invasive, real-time imaging modality. In the sheep and goat farming, USG has been used as an auxiliary tool in the reproductive management, as well as in the clinical-reproductive diagnosis of gynecological, obstetric and andrological disorders. Through the USG, it is possible to perform successive evaluations to monitor the progression of an abnormality, response to treatment or organ function and morphology. Therefore, through USG are provide substantial information to the practical and research veterinarian and assists in the definition of prognostics, treatments, culling and on the acquisition of breeding males and females without acquired or congenital reproductive disorders.(AU)

Diagnóstico ultrassonográfico de distúrbios reprodutivos em pequenos ruminantes / Ultrasonographic diagnosis of reproductive disorders in small ruminants

A ultrassonografia (USG) é uma técnica de imagem em tempo real e pouco invasiva. Na produção de ovinos e caprinos, a USG vem sendo utilizada como uma ferramenta auxiliar no manejo reprodutivo, assim como no diagnóstico clínico-reprodutivo de doenças ginecológicas, obstétricas e andrológicas. Por meio da USG é possível a realização de exames em série para monitorar a progressão de uma anormalidade, resposta ao tratamento ou a funcionalidade e morfologia do órgão. Assim, por meio da USG são fornecidas informações substanciais ao profissional do campo e da pesquisa auxiliando na definição de prognósticos, tratamentos, descarte zootécnico e, ainda, na aquisição de reprodutores e matrizes sem distúrbios reprodutivos adquiridos ou congênitos.

Ultrasonography (USG) is a less invasive, real-time imaging modality. In the sheep and goat farming, USG has been used as an auxiliary tool in the reproductive management, as well as in the clinical-reproductive diagnosis of gynecological, obstetric and andrological disorders. Through the USG, it is possible to perform successive evaluations to monitor the progression of an abnormality, response to treatment or organ function and morphology. Therefore, through USG are provide substantial information to the practical and research veterinarian and assists in the definition of prognostics, treatments, culling and on the acquisition of breeding males and females without acquired or congenital reproductive disorders.