Celioscopy and partial salpingectomy in a pregnant bitch / Celioscopia e salpingectomia parcial em fêmea canina gestante

This case report presents a celioscopy procedure followed by partial salpingectomy (PS) in a pregnant bitch referred to elective video assisted ovariohysterectomy. Through celioscopy it was visualized the embryonic vesicles and PS was performed after conversion to minioceliotomy. The puppies were born by eutocic delivery without clinical alterations. The case suggested that short and regular pneumoperitoneum is not deleterious to dog fetus and video surgery could be used in pregnant bitches. PS allows the fetus development and promotes bitch neutering.

Este trabalho relata um caso de celioscopia seguido de salpingectomia parcial (SP) em fêmea canina gestante encaminhada à ovariohisterectomia eletiva videoassistida. Por celioscopia foram identificadas vesículas gestacionais e a SP foi aplicada após conversão para miniceliotomia. Não foram observadas alterações clínicas nos filhotes, os quais nasceram por parto eutócico. Sugere-se que o pneumoperitônio regular por tempo reduzido não seja deletério para fetos caninos e a videocirurgia pode ser aplicada em caninos gestantes. A SP permite a continuidade do desenvolvimento fetal e a esterilização de fêmeas caninas.

Celioscopy and partial salpingectomy in a pregnant bitch / Celioscopia e salpingectomia parcial em fêmea canina gestante

This case report presents a celioscopy procedure followed by partial salpingectomy (PS) in a pregnant bitch referred to elective video assisted ovariohysterectomy. Through celioscopy it was visualized the embryonic vesicles and PS was performed after conversion to minioceliotomy. The puppies were born by eutocic delivery without clinical alterations. The case suggested that short and regular pneumoperitoneum is not deleterious to dog fetus and video surgery could be used in pregnant bitches. PS allows the fetus development and promotes bitch neutering.(AU)

Este trabalho relata um caso de celioscopia seguido de salpingectomia parcial (SP) em fêmea canina gestante encaminhada à ovariohisterectomia eletiva videoassistida. Por celioscopia foram identificadas vesículas gestacionais e a SP foi aplicada após conversão para miniceliotomia. Não foram observadas alterações clínicas nos filhotes, os quais nasceram por parto eutócico. Sugere-se que o pneumoperitônio regular por tempo reduzido não seja deletério para fetos caninos e a videocirurgia pode ser aplicada em caninos gestantes. A SP permite a continuidade do desenvolvimento fetal e a esterilização de fêmeas caninas.(AU)

Dipyrone, scopolamine, and meloxicam for conventional or two-port laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy in female dogs / Dipirona, escopolamina e meloxicam após ovário-histerectomia convencional ou videoassistida por dois portais em fêmeas caninas

For ethical and organic reasons, surgical and analgesic techniques that minimize and adequately control pain should be studied. Ovariohysterectomy is the most common surgical technique in veterinary medicine and is performed in female dogs for elective or therapeutic purposes. Both conventional and minimally invasive surgical techniques are used in veterinary medicine; however, the minimally invasive laparoscopic technique is considered superior to the conventional technique because it is associated with a less painful and faster post-operative recovery. However, for various reasons, the laparoscopic technique is not yet widely used in veterinary medicine, and the conventional ovariohysterectomy is still the most common. The aim of this study, therefore, was to validate the efficacy of the combination of dipyrone, scopolamine, and meloxicam after conventional or two-port laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomies in female dogs. Additionally, this study sought to assess recovery after the two surgical modalities while receiving the same analgesic protocol. Fourteen healthy adult female dogs were spayed and then evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale, the Melbourne Scale, and the short form of the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale for 72 hours after surgery. The analgesic protocol was efficient for pain control after both techniques, with minimal differences between the groups.

Devido a razões éticas e orgânicas, técnicas cirúrgicas e analgésicas que minimizam e controlam adequadamente a dor devem estudadas. A ovário-histerectomia é a técnica cirúrgica mais realizada em medicina veterinária, seja aplicada com fins eletivos ou terapêuticos. As técnicas cirúrgicas convencionais e minimamente invasivas são utilizadas em medicina veterinária, e as laparoscópicas são consideradas superiores, pois promovem menor dor e mais rápida recuperação pós-operatória. Embora esta modalidade cirúrgica seja considerada superior, por diferentes razões ainda não é tão difundida na medicina veterinária, sendo a técnica convencional de ovário-histerectomia a mais utilizada em cadelas. Por estas razões, o objetivo deste estudo foi validar a eficácia do protocolo dipirona, escopolamina e meloxicam em cadelas submetidas a ovário-histerectomia convencional ou videoassistida por dois portais, assim como avaliar a recuperação dos animais submetidos a duas modalidades cirúrgicas junto ao referido protocolo analgésico. Assim, 14 cadelas adultas saudáveis foram submetidas a ovário-histerectomia e avaliadas por meio da Escala Visual Analógica, Escala de Melbourne e Forma reduzida da Escala Composta de Glasgow até 72 horas após a realização do procedimento cirúrgico. O protocolo analgésico foi eficiente para controle da dor nos animais submetidos a ambas as técnicas cirúrgicas, e mínimas diferenças foram observadas entre os grupos.

Metamizol and scopolamine for conventional or two-port laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy in dogs

Background: Ovariohysterectomy (OVH) is one of the most applied techniques in Veterinary Medicine. Despite some analgesic protocols being used after this procedure in order to control post operatory pain, there is a lack of knowledge of the efficacy after conventional and two port laparoscopic-assisted techniques in dog female. Although the combined formulation of metamizol and scopolamine is used, there is no knowledge about the efficacy and collateral effects in a 6 h regimen after OVH. The aim of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of metamizol and scopolamine to analgesia after two techniques of OVH in dog female. Materials, Methods & Results: Fifteen adults and healthy dog female were submitted to OVH, being eight to the conventional procedure and seven to video assisted technic with two ports. The patients received a combination of metamizol and scopolamine, 6-6 h during 48 h and were evaluated before surgery, 60 min after extubation and on 1 h interval during the f irst 8 h, and at 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 72 h after surgery. For this, the University of Melbourne Pain Scale (UMPS) and the short-form of the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale (CMPS-SF) were applied by three evaluators blinded to surgical technic. Glucoses measurement was realized at 1, 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h after surgery. Analgesic rescue was not necessary for any animal. Punctuation of UMPS in GC decreases at 8 h and at 5 h, and to GV at 12 and 24 h. Difference between groups happened at 3 h with larger average to GV; at 48 h the punctuation in GC was lager. Considering CMPS-SF to CG, higher average was observed at 1 h and decreased at 2, 3, 8 and 18. At GV highest average points was verified at 1, 2 and 3 h and decreased at 5, 8 and 18 h. Correlation was strong and positive between each two evaluators. Animals of both groups had increased average...

Dipyrone, scopolamine, and meloxicam for conventional or two-port laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy in female dogs / Dipirona, escopolamina e meloxicam após ovário-histerectomia convencional ou videoassistida por dois portais em fêmeas caninas

For ethical and organic reasons, surgical and analgesic techniques that minimize and adequately control pain should be studied. Ovariohysterectomy is the most common surgical technique in veterinary medicine and is performed in female dogs for elective or therapeutic purposes. Both conventional and minimally invasive surgical techniques are used in veterinary medicine; however, the minimally invasive laparoscopic technique is considered superior to the conventional technique because it is associated with a less painful and faster post-operative recovery. However, for various reasons, the laparoscopic technique is not yet widely used in veterinary medicine, and the conventional ovariohysterectomy is still the most common. The aim of this study, therefore, was to validate the efficacy of the combination of dipyrone, scopolamine, and meloxicam after conventional or two-port laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomies in female dogs. Additionally, this study sought to assess recovery after the two surgical modalities while receiving the same analgesic protocol. Fourteen healthy adult female dogs were spayed and then evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale, the Melbourne Scale, and the short form of the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale for 72 hours after surgery. The analgesic protocol was efficient for pain control after both techniques, with minimal differences between the groups.(AU)

Devido a razões éticas e orgânicas, técnicas cirúrgicas e analgésicas que minimizam e controlam adequadamente a dor devem estudadas. A ovário-histerectomia é a técnica cirúrgica mais realizada em medicina veterinária, seja aplicada com fins eletivos ou terapêuticos. As técnicas cirúrgicas convencionais e minimamente invasivas são utilizadas em medicina veterinária, e as laparoscópicas são consideradas superiores, pois promovem menor dor e mais rápida recuperação pós-operatória. Embora esta modalidade cirúrgica seja considerada superior, por diferentes razões ainda não é tão difundida na medicina veterinária, sendo a técnica convencional de ovário-histerectomia a mais utilizada em cadelas. Por estas razões, o objetivo deste estudo foi validar a eficácia do protocolo dipirona, escopolamina e meloxicam em cadelas submetidas a ovário-histerectomia convencional ou videoassistida por dois portais, assim como avaliar a recuperação dos animais submetidos a duas modalidades cirúrgicas junto ao referido protocolo analgésico. Assim, 14 cadelas adultas saudáveis foram submetidas a ovário-histerectomia e avaliadas por meio da Escala Visual Analógica, Escala de Melbourne e Forma reduzida da Escala Composta de Glasgow até 72 horas após a realização do procedimento cirúrgico. O protocolo analgésico foi eficiente para controle da dor nos animais submetidos a ambas as técnicas cirúrgicas, e mínimas diferenças foram observadas entre os grupos.(AU)

Mastite e necrose periareolar por azul de metileno 1% após linfadenectomia axilar e mastectomia regional em cadela / Mastitis and periareolar necrosis by 1% methylene blue after axilar lymphadenectomy and regional mastectomy in a bitch

Background: Mammary neoplasms are frequent in dogs, and surgical excision by radical unilateral mastectomy is thefirst-choice treatment for most cases. Typically, inguinal lymphadenectomy is performed during mammary inguinal excision, whereas axillar lymphadenectomy is performed using dyes to guide surgical dissection and avoid iatrogenic trauma.This study reports the case of a bitch that underwent axillar lymphadenectomy and regional mastectomy. In this way, thiswork has the objective of reporting the case of a bitch referred to mastectomy and lymphadenectomy, which presentedcomplications due to the use of 1% methylene blue.Case: A 15-year-old female intact poodle weighing 6.2 kg presented with mammary nodules. Cytological examinationconfirmed malignant neoplasm in the mammary gland classified as Grade II (World Health Organization). Radical unilateralmastectomy and regional lymphadenectomy were performed. The surgical procedure involved intradermic injection of 0.5mL of sterile 1% methylene blue solution around the right cranial thoracic mammary gland divided in four sites beforeskin incision. Following right axillar lymphadenectomy, instead of radical unilateral mastectomy, regional mastectomywas performed in two ulcerated nodules at the right cranial abdominal gland to shorten the surgery time after the bitchdemonstrated severe trans-operative hypotension. The bitch was monitored during anesthetic recovery and was dischargedafter stabilization. At fourteen days after surgery, the patient was re-examined. Increased volume and pain in the mammaryglands of both chains were observed. In addition, a whitish liquid secretion was noted primarily from the thoracic caudalleft and thoracic cranial right mammary glands. The last mammary gland also presented a periareolar black area where thedye was applied. Progressive remission of the clinical signs was observed after therapy with...

Mastite e necrose periareolar por azul de metileno 1% após linfadenectomia axilar e mastectomia regional em cadela / Mastitis and periareolar necrosis by 1% methylene blue after axilar lymphadenectomy and regional mastectomy in a bitch

Background: Mammary neoplasms are frequent in dogs, and surgical excision by radical unilateral mastectomy is thefirst-choice treatment for most cases. Typically, inguinal lymphadenectomy is performed during mammary inguinal excision, whereas axillar lymphadenectomy is performed using dyes to guide surgical dissection and avoid iatrogenic trauma.This study reports the case of a bitch that underwent axillar lymphadenectomy and regional mastectomy. In this way, thiswork has the objective of reporting the case of a bitch referred to mastectomy and lymphadenectomy, which presentedcomplications due to the use of 1% methylene blue.Case: A 15-year-old female intact poodle weighing 6.2 kg presented with mammary nodules. Cytological examinationconfirmed malignant neoplasm in the mammary gland classified as Grade II (World Health Organization). Radical unilateralmastectomy and regional lymphadenectomy were performed. The surgical procedure involved intradermic injection of 0.5mL of sterile 1% methylene blue solution around the right cranial thoracic mammary gland divided in four sites beforeskin incision. Following right axillar lymphadenectomy, instead of radical unilateral mastectomy, regional mastectomywas performed in two ulcerated nodules at the right cranial abdominal gland to shorten the surgery time after the bitchdemonstrated severe trans-operative hypotension. The bitch was monitored during anesthetic recovery and was dischargedafter stabilization. At fourteen days after surgery, the patient was re-examined. Increased volume and pain in the mammaryglands of both chains were observed. In addition, a whitish liquid secretion was noted primarily from the thoracic caudalleft and thoracic cranial right mammary glands. The last mammary gland also presented a periareolar black area where thedye was applied. Progressive remission of the clinical signs was observed after therapy with...(AU)

Expression patterns of mesenchymal stem cell-specific proteins in adipose tissue-derived cells: possible immunosuppressing agent in partial allograft for restoring the urinary bladder in rabbits / Padrão de expressão de proteínas específicas das células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas de tecido adiposo: possível agente imunossupressor em aloenxerto parcial para restauração de vesícula urinária de coelhos

Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are an attractive source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for use in tissue engineering and clinical applications. This paper focuses on the characterization of ADSCs used as immunosuppressive agent in rabbits undergoing partial allograft for urine bladder restorage. For this study highlighted the characterization of the ADSCs used as immunosuppressive agents in rabbits submitted to partial allograft for restoration of the urinary vesicle, using 25 animals, six months old, New Zealand. ADSCs at the third peal were characterized by the MSC-specific CD105, CD73 and CD90 expression and by the absence of the hematopoietic marker CD45, as revealed by flow cytometry analysis. Moreover, ADSCs were efficient in preventing allograft rejection from the urinary bladder, as judged by biochemical, clinical and ultrasonography analysis. Together, these results compose characterization of protein expression profiles and immunosuppressive functionality of ADSCs in rabbits, which had undergone partial allografts of the urinary bladder, foreseeing future applications in clinical practice.(AU)

As células mesenquimais derivadas de tecido adiposo (ADSCs) são uma fonte atraente de células-tronco mesenquimais (MSCs) para uso na engenharia de tecidos e suas aplicações clínicas. Este trabalho destacou a caracterização das ADSCs utilizadas como agentes imunossupressores em coelhos submetidos a aloenxerto parcial para restauração da vesícula urinária, sendo utilizados 25 animais, de seis meses de idade, Nova Zelândia. As ADSCs, após o terceiro repique, foram caracterizadas pela expressão específica de MSC CD105, CD73 e CD90 e pela ausência do marcador hematopoiético CD45, tal como revelado por análise de citometria de fluxo. Além disso, os ADSCs foram eficientes na prevenção da rejeição de aloenxertos da vesícula urinária, conforme avaliado por análises clínica, bioquímica e ultrassonográfica. Juntos, esses resultados compõem a caracterização dos perfis de expressão proteica e a funcionalidade imunossupressora de ADSCs em coelhos, que sofreram aloenxertos parciais da bexiga, prevendo futuras aplicações na prática clínica.(AU)

Expression patterns of mesenchymal stem cell-specific proteins in adipose tissue-derived cells: possible immunosuppressing agent in partial allograft for restoring the urinary bladder in rabbits / Padrão de expressão de proteínas específicas das células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas de tecido adiposo: possível agente imunossupressor em aloenxerto parcial para restauração de vesícula urinária de coelhos

Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are an attractive source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for use in tissue engineering and clinical applications. This paper focuses on the characterization of ADSCs used as immunosuppressive agent in rabbits undergoing partial allograft for urine bladder restorage. For this study highlighted the characterization of the ADSCs used as immunosuppressive agents in rabbits submitted to partial allograft for restoration of the urinary vesicle, using 25 animals, six months old, New Zealand. ADSCs at the third peal were characterized by the MSC-specific CD105, CD73 and CD90 expression and by the absence of the hematopoietic marker CD45, as revealed by flow cytometry analysis. Moreover, ADSCs were efficient in preventing allograft rejection from the urinary bladder, as judged by biochemical, clinical and ultrasonography analysis. Together, these results compose characterization of protein expression profiles and immunosuppressive functionality of ADSCs in rabbits, which had undergone partial allografts of the urinary bladder, foreseeing future applications in clinical practice.(AU)

As células mesenquimais derivadas de tecido adiposo (ADSCs) são uma fonte atraente de células-tronco mesenquimais (MSCs) para uso na engenharia de tecidos e suas aplicações clínicas. Este trabalho destacou a caracterização das ADSCs utilizadas como agentes imunossupressores em coelhos submetidos a aloenxerto parcial para restauração da vesícula urinária, sendo utilizados 25 animais, de seis meses de idade, Nova Zelândia. As ADSCs, após o terceiro repique, foram caracterizadas pela expressão específica de MSC CD105, CD73 e CD90 e pela ausência do marcador hematopoiético CD45, tal como revelado por análise de citometria de fluxo. Além disso, os ADSCs foram eficientes na prevenção da rejeição de aloenxertos da vesícula urinária, conforme avaliado por análises clínica, bioquímica e ultrassonográfica. Juntos, esses resultados compõem a caracterização dos perfis de expressão proteica e a funcionalidade imunossupressora de ADSCs em coelhos, que sofreram aloenxertos parciais da bexiga, prevendo futuras aplicações na prática clínica.(AU)

Oxidative stress and viability of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal cell cultures from the omentum of rabbits / Estresse oxidativo e instabilidade genômica em culturas de células mesenquimais do tecido adiposo do omento de coelho

Mesenchymal stem cells are a population of somatic cells found in several tissues of an adult organism, including adipose tissue. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) can cause cellular alterations, including mutagenesis and genomic instability and the development of diseases. Thus, it is important to understand ROS-induced damage to cell macromolecules such as DNA, proteins, and lipids. In this study, we investigated oxidative stress rates and viability of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) from the greater omentum of rabbits. Cell cultures were analyzed at different passages (1-5) using the dichlorofluorescein acetate assay for measuring ROS production and cell viability tests. ROS levels were highest at passage 2 and cell viability was highest at passage 4.(AU)

Células-tronco mesenquimais são uma população de células somáticas encontradas em vários tecidos de um organismo adulto, incluindo o tecido adiposo. Espécies reativas de oxigênio (ROS) podem causar alterações celulares, incluindo mutagênese e instabilidade genômica e o desenvolvimento de doenças. Assim, é importante entender o dano induzido pelas EROs às macromoléculas celulares, como DNA, proteínas e lipídios. Neste estudo, investigamos as taxas de estresse oxidativo e viabilidade de células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas do tecido adiposo (ADSCs) a partir do omento maior de coelhos. As culturas celulares foram analisadas em diferentes passagens (1-5) utilizando o ensaio de acetato de diclorofluoresceína para medir a produção de ROS e testes de viabilidade celular. Os níveis de EROs foram mais altos na 2ª passagem e a viabilidade celular foi maior na 4ª passagem.(AU)

Characterization of bladder calculi and urinalysis in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) treated with mesenchymal adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) after partial urinary bladder allotransplantation / Caracterização de cálculos vesicais e urinálise em coelhos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) submetidos a alotransplante parcial de vesícula urinária e tratados com células-tronco mesenquimais alogênicas derivadas do tecido adiposo (ADSCs)

Bladder calculi associated or not with early crystalluria or salt deposits can be a common finding after reconstructive bladder surgery. The objective of this study was to characterize calculi and urine of domestic rabbits treated with mesenchymal adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) after partial urinary bladder allotransplantation. Twenty-four New Zealand White rabbits were submitted to surgery and treated postoperatively with cyclosporine or ADSCs for immunosuppression. There were no signs of graft rejection in either treatment group 30 days after surgery. Fewer animals presented bladder calculi in the ADSC treated group (33.3%) compared to the cyclosporine treated group (58.3%). Calcium was the predominant component of calculi in both groups. Urinalysis revealed no haematuria or bacteriuria in the ADSC group, in contrast to the results obtained for the cyclosporine group. ADSCs may be an attractive alternative to cyclosporine for immunosuppression after bladder allotransplantation.(AU)

A litíase vesical pode ser um achado comum quando se faz a reconstrução da bexiga, condição que pode estar associada a alterações precoces como cristalúria e presença de depósito de sais. O objetivo deste artigo é caracterizar os cálculos e a urinálise de coelhos domésticos submetidos a alotransplante de vesícula urinária e tratados com células-tronco alogênicas derivadas do tecido adiposo (ADSCs). Foram utilizados 25 coelhos Nova Zelândia Branco, os quais foram submetidos a alotransplante parcial de bexiga e tratados com ciclosporina (GCi) ou células-tronco mesenquimais (GCe) como agentes imunossupressores. Houve menor número de animais com cálculo vesical no grupo tratado com ADSCs (33.3%), sendo cálcio o mineral mais frequentemente observado; na urinálise, os animais tratados com ADSCs não demonstraram hematúria e/ou bacteriúria. As ADSCs podem ser uma alternativa à ciclosporina para imunossupressão após alotransplante de bexiga.(AU)

Rigid endoscopy to aid the treatment of cervical mucocele in a dog

Background: Sialocele or salivary mucocele is the accumulation of saliva in the glandular connective tissue due to a leakage from damaged salivary duct, which is surrounded by granulation tissue. The mucocele can be classified according to its location (cervical, pharyngeal or sublingual, the latter being known as ranula). The treatment consists of salivary gland and duct excision. However, in some cases, the definition of which side is affected is a challenge for surgeons. Keeping this in view, the aim of the present study was to describe the use of rigid endoscopy to determine the affected gland in a dog with cervical mucocele.Case: A five-year-old Dachshund, weighting 8.2 kg, was presenting progressive swelling in the ventral cervical area. The animal presented apathy, appetite loss and saliva drooling. A fluctuant, non-painful, fluid filled mass was noted on physical examination. Sialocele was diagnosed and surgery was undertaken to excise the involved gland and mass. The patient was positioned in dorsal recumbence. A skin incision was performed in the cranial-ventral aspect of the mass as it was not possible to precise the affected side. Following drainage of the content, the inner aspect of the sialocele capsule was digitally palpated using the surgeons index finger. However, it was still not possible to determinate the affected side...(AU)

Rigid endoscopy to aid the treatment of cervical mucocele in a dog

Background: Sialocele or salivary mucocele is the accumulation of saliva in the glandular connective tissue due to a leakage from damaged salivary duct, which is surrounded by granulation tissue. The mucocele can be classified according to its location (cervical, pharyngeal or sublingual, the latter being known as ranula). The treatment consists of salivary gland and duct excision. However, in some cases, the definition of which side is affected is a challenge for surgeons. Keeping this in view, the aim of the present study was to describe the use of rigid endoscopy to determine the affected gland in a dog with cervical mucocele.Case: A five-year-old Dachshund, weighting 8.2 kg, was presenting progressive swelling in the ventral cervical area. The animal presented apathy, appetite loss and saliva drooling. A fluctuant, non-painful, fluid filled mass was noted on physical examination. Sialocele was diagnosed and surgery was undertaken to excise the involved gland and mass. The patient was positioned in dorsal recumbence. A skin incision was performed in the cranial-ventral aspect of the mass as it was not possible to precise the affected side. Following drainage of the content, the inner aspect of the sialocele capsule was digitally palpated using the surgeons index finger. However, it was still not possible to determinate the affected side...

Associated laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy and ovariohisterectomy in a Great Dane bitch / Associação de gastropexia e ovariohisterectomia vídeo assistida em cadela Dogue Alemão

Gastropexy techniques are performed aiming to adhere permanently the stomach to the abdomen, being this one of the most common indications for prevention and treatment of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV). The only accepted method for the prevention of GDV is the prophylactic gastropexy, and the laparoscopic-assisted procedure is quick and easy to perform. It is aimed to report the association of laparoscopic-assisted prophylactic gastropexyand elective ovariohysterectomy (OVH) in a two years old Great dane bitch using the two-portals access, when it was observed rapid and complete recovery. It is concluded that the two portals laparoscopic-assisted prophylactic gastropexy is feasible and safe in dogs, when combined with elective OVH. It makes the technique a suitable option for prevention of GDV in predisposed breeds.(AU)

As técnicas de gastropexia são realizadas objetivando aderir o estômago permanentemente ao abdômen, sendo comumente indicadas na prevenção e tratamento da dilatação vólvulo-gástrico (DVG). O único método aceito para a prevenção da GDV é a gastropexia profilática, a qual pode ser realizada pelo acesso videoassistido de forma rápida e fácil. Objetiva-se relatar a associação de gastropexia profilática videoassistida e ovariohisterectomia (OVH) eletiva em uma cadela Dogue alemão, com dois anos de idade, pela técnica de dois portais, na qual se observou rápida e completa recuperação da paciente. Conclui-se que a gastropexiavideoassistida profilática associada à OVH videoassistida com dois portais, durante única intervenção, é factível e segura para cães, tornando-se uma opção adequada na prevenção da DVG em raças predispostas.(AU)

Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery na realização de criptorquidectomia laparoscópica em um gato / Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery in performing laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy in a cat

A afecção congênita mais comum nos animais domésticos é denominada de criptorquidismo, sendo caracterizada pela não migração de um ou ambos os testículos até o escroto. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar a técnica de criptorquidectomia videoassistida, através de um único acesso (LESS) sem dispositivos específicos, em um gato siamês com dois anos de idade e 3,9kg de massa corporal. Utilizou-se um único portal de 5 mm, inserido na linha média ventral na região pré-púbica. Por esse portal, a cavidade foi insuflada com CO2 medicinal, permitindo a obtenção do pneumoperitônio (8mmHg) a uma velocidade de 1 l/min. Após o inventário da cavidade abdominal, com o auxílio de um endoscópio de 5mm e 25o, identificou-se o testículo ectópico. Com a utilização de uma pinça de apreensão para mini laparoscopia (3mm), introduzida ao lado do trocarte (pelo mesmo acesso), o testículo foi fixado e tracionado para o exterior da cavidade abdominal para realização de hemostasia, não sendo necessária a ampliação da ferida cirúrgica. Após a secção dos vasos testiculares, o testículo foi totalmente liberado e o coto vascular devolvido à cavidade abdominal. O presente relato demonstra que a cirurgia laparoscópica por um único acesso (LESS) pode ser utilizada com sucesso no diagnóstico e tratamento de casos de criptorquidismo em gatos, com as possíveis vantagens que o acesso apresenta em relação à cirurgia convencional.(AU)

The most common congenital disease in domestic animals is cryptorchidism, which is characterized by the failure of one or both testicles to descend into the scrotum. The objective of this paper is to describe a video-assisted cryptorchidectomy through a single access (LESS), without specific portal multifunctional, in a two-year-old siamese cat weighing 3.9kg. To perform the cryptorchidectomy, it was inserted a single portal (5mm) in the ventral midline in the pre-pubic region. The cavity was insufflated with medicinal CO2 at a rate of 1l/minute in order to obtain a pneumoperitoneum (8mmHg). After the inspection of the abdominal cavity with an endoscope (5mm/25º) the ectopic testicle was identified. With a minilaparoscopy, forceps (3mm) was introduced in the side of the first portal (same access), the testicle was grasped and pulled outside to realize hemostasis, without need to extend surgical wound. After sectioning the testicular vessels, the testicle was fully released and the vascular stump was returned to the abdominal cavity. The present report demonstrates that laparoscopic surgery by a single access (LESS) may be successful in the diagnosis and treatment of cryptorchidism in cats, considering the potential benefits that this procedure brings in relation to conventional surgery.(AU)

Videolaparoscopic splenectomy with bipolar electrosurgery in dog with splenic mass / Esplenectomia videolaparoscópica com eletrocirurgia bipolar em cão com massa esplênica

Background: The main indications to splenectomy in dogs are splenic neoplasms and torsions as well as serious injuries and hemolytic diseases refractory to medical therapy. Animal laparoscopic splenectomy is basically described in experimental studies, while in humans the technique has been established as a standard surgical treatment of splenic disorders. Due to the shortage of reports showing the applicability of this technique in veterinary routine, this study aimed to report a case of laparoscopic splenectomy using bipolar hemostasis and transparietal sutures in a dog that presented splenic mass.Case: A 12-years-old dachshund male was referred for splenectomy due to suspected of splenic neoplasm, after observation of splenic nodules during an ultrasound examination. The splenectomy was performed by videosurgery, with three portal accesses after clinical and laboratory evaluation. The first portal was positioned laterally to the fourth right mammary gland, and the second one in the umbilicus scar; the third one was introduced by paramedian access, laterally to the penis (on the left position). After establishment of CO2 pneumoperitoneum was visualized the splenic mass and performed the first temporary transparietal suture using nylon 0; the spleen was elevated in order to exposure the branches of the splenic vessels. It was realized bipolar cauterization and splenic ablation...(AU)

Os neoplasmas e as torções esplênicas, assim como os traumatismos graves e doenças hemolíticas refratárias a tratamento clínico, estão entre as principais indicações para esplenectomia total em cães [10].As hiperplasias nodulares, principal alteração não neoplásica em caninos [3], tem grande importância diferencial para os neoplasmas, principalmente para os linfomas, já que estes podem se apresentar de forma nodular [9,12].A videocirurgia teve início na Medicina Veterinária como técnica diagnóstica e, cada vez mais, vem sendo utilizada com diferentes fins terapêuticos. A esplenectomia laparoscópica em pequenos animais é basicamente descrita em estudos experimentais [11,13], enquanto, em humanos essa técnica já foi consagrada como tratamento padrão das afecções cirúrgicas do baço [13].Em estudo no qual foi comparado o acesso laparoscópico com o convencional para esplenectomia em cães constatou-se a viabilidade da técnica que, apesar de estar associada à maior tempo cirúrgico, possibilitou redução na lesão de acesso, menor perda sanguínea e menor pontuação na escala de dor [11].Em virtude da escassez de relatos da aplicabilidade dessa técnica na rotina veterinária, esse trabalho objetiva relatar um caso de esplenectomia videolaparoscópica com auxílio de hemostasia bipolar e suturas transparietais em cão com massa esplênica...(AU)

Proliferación y la viabilidad de las células derivadas del estroma mesenquimal de epiplón, el tejido adiposo perirrenal y el bolso de grasa interescapular en conejos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) / Proliferation and viability of mesenchymal stromal cells derived from omentum, fat perirenal and adipose interscapular pouch in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) / Proliferação e viabilidade de células-tronco derivadas do omento maior, tecido adiposo perirrenal e bolsa adiposa interescapular em coelhos (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

El tejido adiposo es una fuente alternativa de células madre mesenquimales, se presenta como el número de aumento de la colección de células menos invasiva y permitiendo comparación con el método de la médula ósea (MO). En los seres humanos, el metabolismo del tejido adiposo difiere de acuerdo con la localización anatómica. En ratones, se observaron diferencias en la composición celular y la capacidad de diferenciación de las células madre mesenquimales derivadas de tejido adiposo (ADSC), de acuerdo a las regiones anatómicas. El objetivo de este estudio es comparar la proliferación y la viabilidad de las células mesenquimales estromales multipotentes (CTMs) derivados de la bolsa de grasa interescapular, el epiplón mayor y la grasa perirrenal de conejos. Para esto, tres conejos fueron sometidos a cirugía para la extirpación de un tejido adiposo omental, perirrenal y interescapular abultada bolsa. Las células se procesaron y se cultivaron en una atmósfera humidificada con 5% de CO2, y posteriormente se tiñeron con azul de tripano y se contaron en una cámara de Neubauer. Llegamos a la conclusión de que hubo una variación en la capacidad proliferativa de CTMs con respecto a las regiones estudiadas, con la ventaja de la grasa omental en las otras dos regiones. La viabilidad de CTMs las tres regiones mostró variación durante los pasajes.(AU)

Adipose tissue is an alternative source of mesenchymal stem cell. It can be obtained by less invasive method and in larger quantities when compared with bone marrow. In humans, adipose tissue metabolism differs according to anatomic location. In mices, according to the anatomical regions, differences were observed in cellular composition and differentiation capacity of adipose-derived stromal cells (ADSCs). The objective of this study is to compare the viability and proliferation of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) derived from the bag interscapular fat, omental and perirenal fats of rabbits. For this, three rabbits were undergone to surgical collect fat from difference sites. Cells were processed and grown in a humidified atmosphere containing 5% CO2, and subsequently they were stained with Trypan blue and counted in a Neubauer chamber. It was concluded that there was variation in the proliferative capacity of MSCs over the regions studied, with advantage of great omental fat about the other regions. The viability of MSCs from the three regions showed variation during passages.(AU)

O tecido adiposo é fonte alternativa de células-tronco mesenquimais, apresentando-se como método menos invasivo e permitindo coleta de maior quantidade celular em comparação a medula óssea (MO). Nos humanos, o tecido adiposo apresenta diferenças de metabolismo, conforme a localização anatômica. Em camundongos, foram observadas diferenças em relação à composição celular e à capacidade de diferenciação das células tronco mesenquimais derivadas do tecido adiposo (ADSCs), de acordo com as regiões anatômicas. O objetivo deste trabalho é comparar a proliferação e viabilidade de células-tronco mesenquimais (CTMs) derivadas da bolsa adiposa interescapular, do omento maior e da gordura da região perirrenal de coelhos. Para isso, três coelhos foram submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos para remoção de tecido adiposo do omento maior, região perirrenal e bolsa adiposa interescapular. As células foram processadas e cultivadas em atmosfera umidificada a CO2 5%, sendo posteriormente coradas com Azul de Tripan e contadas em câmara de Neubauer. Concluí-se que houve variação na capacidade proliferativa das CTMs em relação as regiões estudadas, com vantagem da gordura omental sobre as outras duas regiões. A viabilidade das CTMs das três regiões apresentou variação durante as passagens.(AU)

Videolaparoscopic splenectomy with bipolar electrosurgery in dog with splenic mass / Esplenectomia videolaparoscópica com eletrocirurgia bipolar em cão com massa esplênica

Background: The main indications to splenectomy in dogs are splenic neoplasms and torsions as well as serious injuries and hemolytic diseases refractory to medical therapy. Animal laparoscopic splenectomy is basically described in experimental studies, while in humans the technique has been established as a standard surgical treatment of splenic disorders. Due to the shortage of reports showing the applicability of this technique in veterinary routine, this study aimed to report a case of laparoscopic splenectomy using bipolar hemostasis and transparietal sutures in a dog that presented splenic mass.Case: A 12-years-old dachshund male was referred for splenectomy due to suspected of splenic neoplasm, after observation of splenic nodules during an ultrasound examination. The splenectomy was performed by videosurgery, with three portal accesses after clinical and laboratory evaluation. The first portal was positioned laterally to the fourth right mammary gland, and the second one in the umbilicus scar; the third one was introduced by paramedian access, laterally to the penis (on the left position). After establishment of CO2 pneumoperitoneum was visualized the splenic mass and performed the first temporary transparietal suture using nylon 0; the spleen was elevated in order to exposure the branches of the splenic vessels. It was realized bipolar cauterization and splenic ablation...

Os neoplasmas e as torções esplênicas, assim como os traumatismos graves e doenças hemolíticas refratárias a tratamento clínico, estão entre as principais indicações para esplenectomia total em cães [10].As hiperplasias nodulares, principal alteração não neoplásica em caninos [3], tem grande importância diferencial para os neoplasmas, principalmente para os linfomas, já que estes podem se apresentar de forma nodular [9,12].A videocirurgia teve início na Medicina Veterinária como técnica diagnóstica e, cada vez mais, vem sendo utilizada com diferentes fins terapêuticos. A esplenectomia laparoscópica em pequenos animais é basicamente descrita em estudos experimentais [11,13], enquanto, em humanos essa técnica já foi consagrada como tratamento padrão das afecções cirúrgicas do baço [13].Em estudo no qual foi comparado o acesso laparoscópico com o convencional para esplenectomia em cães constatou-se a viabilidade da técnica que, apesar de estar associada à maior tempo cirúrgico, possibilitou redução na lesão de acesso, menor perda sanguínea e menor pontuação na escala de dor [11].Em virtude da escassez de relatos da aplicabilidade dessa técnica na rotina veterinária, esse trabalho objetiva relatar um caso de esplenectomia videolaparoscópica com auxílio de hemostasia bipolar e suturas transparietais em cão com massa esplênica...

Laparoscopic-assisted prepubic urethrostomy in a cat with urethral stenosis / Uretrostomia pré-púbica videoassistida em um felino com estenose uretral

Urethrostomy is a surgical technique used in cases of partial or total obstruction of the urethra, and the laparoscopic approach may be a treatment option. Due to the scarcity of studies involving the technique, this paper reports the case of laparoscopic-assisted pre-pubic urethrostomy (hybrid laparoscopic) in a cat with urethral stricture. A five-years-old cat presenting recurrent feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) had undergone to perineal urethrostomy two years and nine months ago. After this procedure, the patient underwent another four corrective surgeries without success. Laboratory tests (blood count and biochemical) and image diagnosis were realized. The patient was subjected to laparoscopic-assisted pre-pubic urethrostomy and it was achieved therapeutic success and adequate patient quality of life. It is concluded that this technique is feasible and safe in cats, making it a possible choice of surgical treatment for urethral stricture.(AU)

A uretrostomia é técnica cirúrgica utilizada em casos de obstrução parcial ou total da uretra, e na abordagem laparoscópica pode ser uma opção de tratamento. Devido à escassez de estudos envolvendo essa técnica, este trabalho relata o caso de uretrostomia pré-púbica videoassistida (laparoscópica híbrida) em um felino com estenose uretral. O paciente de cinco anos de idade apresentando histórico de doença do trato urinário inferior dos felinos (DTUIF) recorrente, havia sido submetido a uretrostomia perineal há dois anos e nove meses. Depois desse procedimento, o paciente passou por mais quatro cirurgias corretivas sem sucesso. Após realização de exames laboratoriais (hemograma e bioquímicos) e de imagem, o animal foi submetido a uretrostomia pré-púbica laparoscópica híbrida, obtendo-se sucesso terapêutico e possibilitando ao paciente adequada qualidade de vida. Conclui-se que esta técnica é viável e segura em gatos, tornando-a uma possível escolha de tratamento cirúrgico para estenose uretral.(AU)

Biomecânica óssea e ensaios biomecânicos: fundamentos teóricos

The knowledge of the mechanical properties of bone and fractures is important in health sciences. Although, the concepts and principles that determine their understandings often are not clear to the professionals that working in the medical fields. This review aims to bring basic concepts and information about the biomechanics of bones, and some types of biomechanical tests. Through these tests, surveys are developed for evaluation and/or comparison of different fixation devices and orthopaedic implants using cadaveric bones, mathematical models, as well as synthetic bones, all alternatives to animal experimentation. Although, the biomechanical tests are widely known and disseminated in other countries, but it is underutilized in Brazilian orthopaedics research.

O conhecimento das propriedades mecânicas do osso e das fraturas é importante nas ciências da saúde. Entretanto, os conceitos e princípios que determinam seu entendimento geralmente não são claros para os profissionais atuantes na área médica. Esta revisão objetiva trazer conceitos básicos e informações acerca da biomecânica dos ossos, assim como algumas modalidades de ensaios biomecânicos. Por meio desses últimos, são realizadas pesquisas para avaliação e/ou comparação de diferentes dispositivos de fixação e implantes ortopédicos, utilizando ossos de cadáveres, modelos matemáticos, assim como ossos sintéticos, todos métodos alternativos à experimentação animal. Embora os ensaios biomecânicos sejam amplamente conhecidos e difundidos em alguns países, observa-se em território nacional a subutilização de pesquisas nessa área da ortopedia.