Utilização de curativo a vácuo de baixo custo para cicatrização de fratura de casco com ruptura de cavidade celomática em um Chelonia carbonaria / Use of cost-effective vacuum-assisted closure technique for shell fracture Repair and coelomic cavity rupture healing in a Chelonia carbonaria

Background: The vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy system has been used as a noninvasive wound managementtechnique for shell damage in Chelonians. These animals are excellent candidates for VAC therapy because of their uniqueshell anatomy consists of dermal bones, which make bandage placement easier. Beyond that, they are suited for this technique behaviorally, because they are not inclined to remove the vacuum system intentionally. Considering the possibilityof Testudines shell repair with the use of less invasive techniques, that result no additional dermal bone lesions, the objective of the present study is to describe the adaptation of a vacuum dressing protocol using low-cost and easily accessiblematerials for post-traumatic shell healing of a specimen of Chelonoidis carbonaria.Case: A specimen of tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria), a male, weighing 630 g, approximately 3-year-old, was received atthe Veterinary Hospital - Wild Animals Sector in the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) after of being run over by a vehicle.On physical examination, fractures of the dermal plaques and underlying bone structures were found, with rupture of thecoelomic cavity. In addition, there was exposure and incarceration of an intestinal loop, with the presence of bleeding.According to the findings of the physical screening examination, the patient’s prognosis was defined as good, as describedin the literature that specifically focused on chelonian shell injuries. The animal was sent to the diagnostic imaging sector.Then, drug therapy was provided for pain control, vitamins were administered for nutritional support, and antibiotics andanti-inflammatory drugs were instituted. For the closure of the shell and coelomic cavity, a bandage was used with theVAC therapy system adapted as described for Chelonians in previous reports. After a complete osteosynthesis and closureof the coelomic cavity, repair of the integumentary component of the shell was...

Utilização de curativo a vácuo de baixo custo para cicatrização de fratura de casco com ruptura de cavidade celomática em um Chelonia carbonaria / Use of cost-effective vacuum-assisted closure technique for shell fracture Repair and coelomic cavity rupture healing in a Chelonia carbonaria

Background: The vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy system has been used as a noninvasive wound managementtechnique for shell damage in Chelonians. These animals are excellent candidates for VAC therapy because of their uniqueshell anatomy consists of dermal bones, which make bandage placement easier. Beyond that, they are suited for this technique behaviorally, because they are not inclined to remove the vacuum system intentionally. Considering the possibilityof Testudines shell repair with the use of less invasive techniques, that result no additional dermal bone lesions, the objective of the present study is to describe the adaptation of a vacuum dressing protocol using low-cost and easily accessiblematerials for post-traumatic shell healing of a specimen of Chelonoidis carbonaria.Case: A specimen of tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria), a male, weighing 630 g, approximately 3-year-old, was received atthe Veterinary Hospital - Wild Animals Sector in the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) after of being run over by a vehicle.On physical examination, fractures of the dermal plaques and underlying bone structures were found, with rupture of thecoelomic cavity. In addition, there was exposure and incarceration of an intestinal loop, with the presence of bleeding.According to the findings of the physical screening examination, the patients prognosis was defined as good, as describedin the literature that specifically focused on chelonian shell injuries. The animal was sent to the diagnostic imaging sector.Then, drug therapy was provided for pain control, vitamins were administered for nutritional support, and antibiotics andanti-inflammatory drugs were instituted. For the closure of the shell and coelomic cavity, a bandage was used with theVAC therapy system adapted as described for Chelonians in previous reports. After a complete osteosynthesis and closureof the coelomic cavity, repair of the integumentary component of the shell was...(AU)

Uso de hidrocoloide no tratamento de ferida térmica em cão / Hydrocolloid use in the treatment of thermal injury in a dog

Background: Thermal injury is one of the most common type of skin damage found in clinical care, which results in achronic wound. The treatment of chronic wounds should be specific, because it has a greater vulnerability of the organismto the external agents input. So, the treatment can be performed with covers to keep the lesion clean and free of contamination and also promote healing. Considering the amount of products available for the treatment, as well as the scarcityof studies in the literature proving the effectiveness of hydrocolloid in dogs, the aim of this case report was to describe athird degree burn wound in the sternal region of a dog treated with this material.Case: A 2-year-old non-castraded German Spitz dog, was attended in a private veterinary clinic located in Ribeirão Pretocity, São Paulo state. The animal was submitted to general anesthesia for microneedling session to treat alopecia “X”,and after the procedure, it showed a burn focus due to the resting time on the thermal mattress, affecting the entire sternalregion. The choice treatment was a surgical debridement followed by second intention healing. The superficial crust of thewound was removed and the debridement of almost all the tissue that was not fit for healing was continued, resulting in awide wound, with healthy tissue and only a small portion of devitalized musculature. On the same day, the daily dressingphase with crystal sugar was started, in order to promote the debridement of the remaining devitalized tissue and enablethe appearance of granulation tissue, together with the asepsis provided by the chlorhexidine ointment (0.7 g/100mL).After five days, the wound presented with ascending granulation, with no signs of contamination and minimal residue ofdevitalized tissue. Then, the treatment with the hydrocolloid plate was chosen, which was cut and molded to the wound...

Uso de hidrocoloide no tratamento de ferida térmica em cão / Hydrocolloid use in the treatment of thermal injury in a dog

Background: Thermal injury is one of the most common type of skin damage found in clinical care, which results in achronic wound. The treatment of chronic wounds should be specific, because it has a greater vulnerability of the organismto the external agents input. So, the treatment can be performed with covers to keep the lesion clean and free of contamination and also promote healing. Considering the amount of products available for the treatment, as well as the scarcityof studies in the literature proving the effectiveness of hydrocolloid in dogs, the aim of this case report was to describe athird degree burn wound in the sternal region of a dog treated with this material.Case: A 2-year-old non-castraded German Spitz dog, was attended in a private veterinary clinic located in Ribeirão Pretocity, São Paulo state. The animal was submitted to general anesthesia for microneedling session to treat alopecia “X”,and after the procedure, it showed a burn focus due to the resting time on the thermal mattress, affecting the entire sternalregion. The choice treatment was a surgical debridement followed by second intention healing. The superficial crust of thewound was removed and the debridement of almost all the tissue that was not fit for healing was continued, resulting in awide wound, with healthy tissue and only a small portion of devitalized musculature. On the same day, the daily dressingphase with crystal sugar was started, in order to promote the debridement of the remaining devitalized tissue and enablethe appearance of granulation tissue, together with the asepsis provided by the chlorhexidine ointment (0.7 g/100mL).After five days, the wound presented with ascending granulation, with no signs of contamination and minimal residue ofdevitalized tissue. Then, the treatment with the hydrocolloid plate was chosen, which was cut and molded to the wound...(AU)

Laminite endocrinopática em equinos com síndrome metabólica: características clínicas, tratamento e evolução em três pacientes ˗ relato de caso / [Endocrinopathic laminitis in horses with metabolic syndrome: clinical characteristics, treatment and evolution in three patients ˗ case report]

Laminite endocrinopática designa os casos de laminite cuja etiologia está associada a uma endocrinopatia. Cavalos com síndrome metabólica equina (SME) apresentam adiposidade regional e obesidade. Existe uma correlação positiva entre obesidade e resistência à insulina. Este relato descreve três casos de laminite endocrinopática em cavalos com SME. Os pacientes apresentaram escore de condição corporal (ECC) variando de 8 a 9 (escala de 1 a 9), sensibilidade ao teste de pinçamento do casco e claudicação de grau 3 ou 4 (escala de 1 a 4). Não havia histórico de cólica recente, trauma ou excesso de exercício. O tratamento incluiu medicação anti-inflamatória não esteroidal, repouso na baia, restrição energética para perda de peso, revestimento e bandagem dos membros, conforme a necessidade de cada paciente. A restrição alimentar ajudou no tratamento da SME e reduziu o ECC. Tratamento medicamentoso, casqueamento e bandagem diminuíram o grau de claudicação. Conclui-se que o tratamento anti-inflamatório não esteroidal, a restrição energética, o repouso em baia, o casqueamento e a bandagem do casco são eficazes no tratamento da laminite endocrinopática em cavalos com síndrome metabólica equina.(AU)

Endocrinopathic laminitis refers to cases of laminitis whose etiology is associated with an endocrinopathy. Horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) have regional adiposity and obesity. There is a positive correlation between obesity and insulin resistance. This report describes three cases of endocrinopathic laminitis in horses with EMS. Patients had body condition score (BCS) ranging from 8 to 9 (scale from 1 to 9), sensitivity to the hoof clamping test and claudication grade 3 or 4 (scale from 1 to 4). There was no history of recent colic, trauma or over exercise. Treatment included non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, stall rest, energy restriction for weight loss, hoofing and hoof bandage as needed by each patient. Dietary restriction helped in the treatment of EMS and reduced BCS. Drug treatment, hoofing and hoof bandage decreased the degree of lameness. It is concluded that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment, energy restriction, stall rest, hoofing and hoof bandage are effective in the treatment of endocrinopathic laminitis in horses with equine metabolic syndrome.(AU)

Laminite endocrinopática em equinos com síndrome metabólica: características clínicas, tratamento e evolução em três pacientes - relato de caso / [Endocrinopathic laminitis in horses with metabolic syndrome: clinical characteristics, treatment and evolution in three patients - case report]

Laminite endocrinopática designa os casos de laminite cuja etiologia está associada a uma endocrinopatia. Cavalos com síndrome metabólica equina (SME) apresentam adiposidade regional e obesidade. Existe uma correlação positiva entre obesidade e resistência à insulina. Este relato descreve três casos de laminite endocrinopática em cavalos com SME. Os pacientes apresentaram escore de condição corporal (ECC) variando de 8 a 9 (escala de 1 a 9), sensibilidade ao teste de pinçamento do casco e claudicação de grau 3 ou 4 (escala de 1 a 4). Não havia histórico de cólica recente, trauma ou excesso de exercício. O tratamento incluiu medicação anti-inflamatória não esteroidal, repouso na baia, restrição energética para perda de peso, revestimento e bandagem dos membros, conforme a necessidade de cada paciente. A restrição alimentar ajudou no tratamento da SME e reduziu o ECC. Tratamento medicamentoso, casqueamento e bandagem diminuíram o grau de claudicação. Conclui-se que o tratamento anti-inflamatório não esteroidal, a restrição energética, o repouso em baia, o casqueamento e a bandagem do casco são eficazes no tratamento da laminite endocrinopática em cavalos com síndrome metabólica equina.(AU)

Endocrinopathic laminitis refers to cases of laminitis whose etiology is associated with an endocrinopathy. Horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) have regional adiposity and obesity. There is a positive correlation between obesity and insulin resistance. This report describes three cases of endocrinopathic laminitis in horses with EMS. Patients had body condition score (BCS) ranging from 8 to 9 (scale from 1 to 9), sensitivity to the hoof clamping test and claudication grade 3 or 4 (scale from 1 to 4). There was no history of recent colic, trauma or over exercise. Treatment included non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, stall rest, energy restriction for weight loss, hoofing and hoof bandage as needed by each patient. Dietary restriction helped in the treatment of EMS and reduced BCS. Drug treatment, hoofing and hoof bandage decreased the degree of lameness. It is concluded that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment, energy restriction, stall rest, hoofing and hoof bandage are effective in the treatment of endocrinopathic laminitis in horses with equine metabolic syndrome.(AU)

Evaluation of wound healing effect of alginate film containing aloe vera gel and cross-linked with zinc chloride

Purpose To develop a new wound dressing composed of alginate and Aloe vera gel and cross-linked with zinc ions. Methods The aloe-alginate film was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), swelling profile, mechanical properties, polysaccharide content and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Thirty Wistar rats were divided in two groups a) treated with aloe-alginate film and b) control (treated with sterile gauze). Wound contraction measurements and hystological analysis were performed on 7th, 14th and 21st days after wound surgery. Results The aloe-alginate film presented adequated mechanical resistance and malleability for application as wound dressing. There was no statistical difference in wound contraction between two groups. Histological assay demonstrated that aloe-alginate film presented anti-inflammatory activity, stimulated angiogenesis on proliferative phase and a more significant increased in collagen type I fibers and decreased type III fibers which promoted a mature scar formation when compared to control. Conclusions The aloe-alginate film showed adequate physicochemical characteristics for wound dressing applications. The in vivo assay demonstrated that aloe-alginate film enhanced the healing process of incisional skin wounds.(AU)

Antimicrobial wound dressing films containing essential oils and oleoresins of pepper encapsulated in sodium alginate films / Curativos medicamentosos antimicrobiano contendo óleos essenciais e oleoresinas de algumas pimentas encapsulados em filmes de alginato de sódio

Medicated wound dressings are important barriers to avoid contamination and, when they contain antimicrobial additives, can be used as treatment for infected wounds. There are several types of polysaccharide materials that serve as matrices for medicated wound dressings, among them, sodium alginate. For the preparation of the films studied in this paper, sodium alginate was employed in combination with essential oils/oleoresins (EO/OL) of six peppers that are commonly used in cooking. The EO/OL were incorporated at three different concentrations (low, intermediate and high). Most of the films prepared had better dispersion of the EO/OL at the intermediate concentration. All films studied in this research were dissolved in water at different rates. The antibacterial activity of the prepared films showed significant results against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus, and demonstrated that the films studied may be a new alternative for medicated wound dressings.(AU)

Os curativos medicamentosos são importantes barreiras para se evitar contaminação e ainda, quando contém aditivos antimicrobianos, servem como tratamento para ferimentos infectados. Existem vários tipos de materiais polissacarídicos que servem como matrizes para curativos medicamentosos, dentre eles, destaca-se o alginato de sódio. Para a preparação dos filmes estudados neste trabalho, utilizou-se alginato de sódio e incorporou-se óleos essenciais/oleoresinas (OE/OL) de seis pimentas utilizadas na culinária, em três diferentes concentrações. A maioria dos filmes preparados apresentou melhor dispersão dos OE/OL na concentração intermediária destes. Todos os filmes estudados neste trabalho apresentam solubilidade em água, em uma certa extensão. A atividade antibacteriana dos filmes preparados mostra resultados significantes contra Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus e Bacillus Cereus, mostrando que os filmes estudados podem ser uma nova alternativa como curativos medicamentos.(AU)

Antimicrobial wound dressing films containing essential oils and oleoresins of pepper encapsulated in sodium alginate films / Curativos medicamentosos antimicrobiano contendo óleos essenciais e oleoresinas de algumas pimentas encapsulados em filmes de alginato de sódio

Medicated wound dressings are important barriers to avoid contamination and, when they contain antimicrobial additives, can be used as treatment for infected wounds. There are several types of polysaccharide materials that serve as matrices for medicated wound dressings, among them, sodium alginate. For the preparation of the films studied in this paper, sodium alginate was employed in combination with essential oils/oleoresins (EO/OL) of six peppers that are commonly used in cooking. The EO/OL were incorporated at three different concentrations (low, intermediate and high). Most of the films prepared had better dispersion of the EO/OL at the intermediate concentration. All films studied in this research were dissolved in water at different rates. The antibacterial activity of the prepared films showed significant results against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus, and demonstrated that the films studied may be a new alternative for medicated wound dressings.

Os curativos medicamentosos são importantes barreiras para se evitar contaminação e ainda, quando contém aditivos antimicrobianos, servem como tratamento para ferimentos infectados. Existem vários tipos de materiais polissacarídicos que servem como matrizes para curativos medicamentosos, dentre eles, destaca-se o alginato de sódio. Para a preparação dos filmes estudados neste trabalho, utilizou-se alginato de sódio e incorporou-se óleos essenciais/oleoresinas (OE/OL) de seis pimentas utilizadas na culinária, em três diferentes concentrações. A maioria dos filmes preparados apresentou melhor dispersão dos OE/OL na concentração intermediária destes. Todos os filmes estudados neste trabalho apresentam solubilidade em água, em uma certa extensão. A atividade antibacteriana dos filmes preparados mostra resultados significantes contra Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus e Bacillus Cereus, mostrando que os filmes estudados podem ser uma nova alternativa como curativos medicamentos.

Bioassay-guided evaluation of wound healing effect of fatty acids-incorporated collagen-based films

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of fatty acids-incorporated collagen-based dressing films on wound healing in rodents. METHODS: Therefore, surgical wounds were performed in the back of 80 Wistar rats, and dressed with collgane-based films (COL), and collagen-based films containing fatty acids (AGEF50 and AGEF100). Undressed wounds were regarded as controls (CTR). The animals were euthanized after three, seven, 14 and 21 days, and the macroscopic wound contraction rates (WRC) were assessed. The wounded area was also analyzed by conventional and polarized light microscope. RESULTS: No sign of abscess or hypertrophic scar formation was observed in none of the groups. At seven days, the WRR of AGEF50 was significantly higher than CTR (p<0.01), whereas at 14 days, both AGE 50 and AGE100 showed a significant increase of the WRR compared to CTR (p<0.001) and COL (p<0.01). Both films promoted increased influx of neutrophils at three days (p<0.01), but reduced significantly the mononuclear infiltrate at 14 days (p<0.05). It was also observed earlier maturation of the granulation tissue, full epithelization and cutaneous appendages development, as well as better collagenization, in AGEF50 and AGEF100. CONCLUSION: The application of AGEF50/100 as wound dressing improved wound healing in rodents.(AU)

Tratamento conservativo para hiperextensão tibiotársica bilateral em cão - relato de dois casos / Conservative treatment for bilateral tibiotarsal joint hyperextension in dogs - a report of two cases / Tratamiento conservador de hiperextensión tibiotársica bilateral en perro - relato de dos casos

A hiperextensão articular tibiotársica é uma enfermidade de cunho hereditário e de rara incidência em animais de companhia. A hiperextensão articular pode afetar os membros pélvicos e é caracterizada pela hiperextensão tibiotársica, e pela dificuldade de flexão do membro acometido, atingindo em alguns casos a articulação do joelho. A escolha do tratamento é baseada no diagnóstico precoce, que quanto antes realizado, mais aumenta as possibilidades de resultados favoráveis. Foram atendidos dois filhotes, um da raça yorkshire terrier e outro da raça schnauzer, apresentando queixa de deficiência de locomoção em membros pélvicos, sendo ambos diagnosticados com hiperextensão da articulação tibiotársica. O tratamento conservativo foi instituído por meio de fisioterapia passiva, ativa e bandagens, proporcionando boa recuperação funcional sem necessidade de intervenção cirúrgica.(AU)

Tibiotarsal joint hyperextension is a hereditary pathology of rare incidence in companion animals, which affects the pelvic limbs. It is characterized by hyperextension of the tibiotarsal joint, as well as by difficulty in flexing the affected limb. In some cases it can also affect the knee joint. Treatment choice and prognosis are critically dependent on early diagnosis, which increases favorable results. A Yorkshire Terrier pup and a Schnauzer pup with locomotion deficiency in the pelvic limbs were diagnosed with tibiotarsal joint hyperextension. Conservative treatment with passive and active physiotherapy and bandages was started, and provided good functional recovery without the need of surgical intervention.(AU)

La hiperextensión de la articulación tibiotársica es una enfermedad que puede ser hereditária y tiene baja incidencia en animales de compañia. Afecta los miembros posteriores y se caracteriza por una hiperextensión de la articulación tibiotársica, dificultad para flexionar el miembro acometido, y llega a afectar la articulación de la rodilla. La elección del tratamiento se fundamenta en un diagnóstico precoz, que aumenta las posibilidades de resultados favorables. Se atendieron dos cachorros, un Yorkshire terrier y un Schnauzer, que presentaban problemas de locomoción en miembros posteriores, ambos con hiperextensión tibiotársica. El tratamiento conservador se realizó mediante fisioterapia pasiva, activa y vendajes, proporcionando una buena recuperación funcional, sin que fuera necesario un procedimiento quirúrgico.(AU)

Tratamento conservativo para hiperextensão tibiotársica bilateral em cão - relato de dois casos / Conservative treatment for bilateral tibiotarsal joint hyperextension in dogs - a report of two cases / Tratamiento conservador de hiperextensión tibiotársica bilateral en perro - relato de dos casos

A hiperextensão articular tibiotársica é uma enfermidade de cunho hereditário e de rara incidência em animais de companhia. A hiperextensão articular pode afetar os membros pélvicos e é caracterizada pela hiperextensão tibiotársica, e pela dificuldade de flexão do membro acometido, atingindo em alguns casos a articulação do joelho. A escolha do tratamento é baseada no diagnóstico precoce, que quanto antes realizado, mais aumenta as possibilidades de resultados favoráveis. Foram atendidos dois filhotes, um da raça yorkshire terrier e outro da raça schnauzer, apresentando queixa de deficiência de locomoção em membros pélvicos, sendo ambos diagnosticados com hiperextensão da articulação tibiotársica. O tratamento conservativo foi instituído por meio de fisioterapia passiva, ativa e bandagens, proporcionando boa recuperação funcional sem necessidade de intervenção cirúrgica.

Tibiotarsal joint hyperextension is a hereditary pathology of rare incidence in companion animals, which affects the pelvic limbs. It is characterized by hyperextension of the tibiotarsal joint, as well as by difficulty in flexing the affected limb. In some cases it can also affect the knee joint. Treatment choice and prognosis are critically dependent on early diagnosis, which increases favorable results. A Yorkshire Terrier pup and a Schnauzer pup with locomotion deficiency in the pelvic limbs were diagnosed with tibiotarsal joint hyperextension. Conservative treatment with passive and active physiotherapy and bandages was started, and provided good functional recovery without the need of surgical intervention.

La hiperextensión de la articulación tibiotársica es una enfermedad que puede ser hereditária y tiene baja incidencia en animales de compañia. Afecta los miembros posteriores y se caracteriza por una hiperextensión de la articulación tibiotársica, dificultad para flexionar el miembro acometido, y llega a afectar la articulación de la rodilla. La elección del tratamiento se fundamenta en un diagnóstico precoz, que aumenta las posibilidades de resultados favorables. Se atendieron dos cachorros, un Yorkshire terrier y un Schnauzer, que presentaban problemas de locomoción en miembros posteriores, ambos con hiperextensión tibiotársica. El tratamiento conservador se realizó mediante fisioterapia pasiva, activa y vendajes, proporcionando una buena recuperación funcional, sin que fuera necesario un procedimiento quirúrgico.

Tratamento e manejo de feridas cutâneas em cães e gatos (revisão de literatura) / Care and treatment for skinwounds in cats and dogs - areview / Tratamiento y manejo deheridas cutáneas en perros ygatos - revisión de literatura

As feridas cutâneas ocorrem por diversas causas e com grande frequência na clínica de pequenos animais, e deve ser classificadas conforme o seu tipo e o grau de contaminação para favorecera definição terapêutica. O manejo adequado de injúrias tissulares cutâneas, sua avaliação individual ediária devem ser consideradas para o sucesso da terapia recomendada, em função das particularidades de cada espécie. Considerando as diferenças quantitativas e qualitativas na estrutura epitelial e na cicatrização em cães e gatos, estudos que avaliem o processo cicatricial e a metabolização de fármacos cutâneos entre as espécies são imprescindíveis para garantir a inocuidade e eficácia de um medicamento.Devido à casuística diversificada de feridas em cães e gatos e a dificuldade de acesso a trabalhos que relatem essas diferenças, realizou-se uma revisão sobre tratamento e as diferenças do processo cicatricial em cães e gatos.(AU)

In small animal veterinary practice, skin wounds are frequent, and occur due to several different causes. These wounds are classified according to the cause and degree of contamination, inorder to aid the clinicians in deciding an appropriate treatment strategy. Management of these wounds must account for structural differences of the skin of cats and dogs, though they rarely do. Studies that assess the healing process and different drug metabolization among these species are essential to ensure therapeutic success. Due to the diverse causes of skin wounds in dogs and cats, and the lack of access to studies that compare these two species regarding this subject, this paper reviews the differences in the wound healing process of cats and dogs, with particular focus on their treatments.(AU)

Heridas cutáneas ocurre debido diversas causas y con gran frecuencia en pequenos animales, y deben ser clasificadas de acuerdo a su tipo y grado de contaminación para favorecer el entorno terapéutico. El manejo adecuado de injurias tisulares cutáneas, su evaluación individual y diaria se debe considerar para éxito de Ia terapia recomendada, en función de Ias particularidades decada especie. Teniendo en cuenta las diferencias cuantitativas y cualitativas en Ia estructura epitelial y la cicatrización en las especies, estudios que evalúen el proceso de curación y el metabolismo de los fármacos cutáneos entre especies son esenciales para garantizar la inocuidad y la eficacia de un medicamento. Debido a la casuística diversificada de heridas éstos especies y la dificultad de acceso a trabajos que relaten esas diferencias, se realizó una revisión sobre la cicatrización y tratamiento de heridas cutáneas en perros y gatos.(AU)

Tratamento e manejo de feridas cutâneas em cães e gatos (revisão de literatura) / Care and treatment for skinwounds in cats and dogs - areview / Tratamiento y manejo deheridas cutáneas en perros ygatos - revisión de literatura

As feridas cutâneas ocorrem por diversas causas e com grande frequência na clínica de pequenos animais, e deve ser classificadas conforme o seu tipo e o grau de contaminação para favorecera definição terapêutica. O manejo adequado de injúrias tissulares cutâneas, sua avaliação individual ediária devem ser consideradas para o sucesso da terapia recomendada, em função das particularidades de cada espécie. Considerando as diferenças quantitativas e qualitativas na estrutura epitelial e na cicatrização em cães e gatos, estudos que avaliem o processo cicatricial e a metabolização de fármacos cutâneos entre as espécies são imprescindíveis para garantir a inocuidade e eficácia de um medicamento.Devido à casuística diversificada de feridas em cães e gatos e a dificuldade de acesso a trabalhos que relatem essas diferenças, realizou-se uma revisão sobre tratamento e as diferenças do processo cicatricial em cães e gatos.

In small animal veterinary practice, skin wounds are frequent, and occur due to several different causes. These wounds are classified according to the cause and degree of contamination, inorder to aid the clinicians in deciding an appropriate treatment strategy. Management of these wounds must account for structural differences of the skin of cats and dogs, though they rarely do. Studies that assess the healing process and different drug metabolization among these species are essential to ensure therapeutic success. Due to the diverse causes of skin wounds in dogs and cats, and the lack of access to studies that compare these two species regarding this subject, this paper reviews the differences in the wound healing process of cats and dogs, with particular focus on their treatments.

Heridas cutáneas ocurre debido diversas causas y con gran frecuencia en pequenos animales, y deben ser clasificadas de acuerdo a su tipo y grado de contaminación para favorecer el entorno terapéutico. El manejo adecuado de injurias tisulares cutáneas, su evaluación individual y diaria se debe considerar para éxito de Ia terapia recomendada, en función de Ias particularidades decada especie. Teniendo en cuenta las diferencias cuantitativas y cualitativas en Ia estructura epitelial y la cicatrización en las especies, estudios que evalúen el proceso de curación y el metabolismo de los fármacos cutáneos entre especies son esenciales para garantizar la inocuidad y la eficacia de un medicamento. Debido a la casuística diversificada de heridas éstos especies y la dificultad de acceso a trabajos que relaten esas diferencias, se realizó una revisión sobre la cicatrización y tratamiento de heridas cutáneas en perros y gatos.

Utilização de fixação externa em fratura de úmero em caprino / Utilization of external fixation in humerus fracture in a goat

A six-month-old, 14.8kg male Saanen goat was referred to a veterinary hospital presenting functional impotence of its right thoracic member. By radiographic and physical examination it was found out a complete fracture of the humerus. The treatment was based on successful external fixation.(AU)

Membrana amniótica canina utilizada como bandagem em úlcera superficial de córnea de coelhos: aspectos clínicos / Canine amniotic membrane used as a bandage on rabbit superficial corneal ulceration: clinical aspects

Realizou-se a ceratectomia superficial em 28 coelhos, distribuídos em dois grupos. No grupo tratado, composto por 14 animais, utilizou-se a membrana amniótica canina como bandagem, suturada com sua face epitelial voltada contra a superfície corneana. O grupo controle não recebeu tratamento. A avaliação clínica foi realizada 24 horas após a cirurgia, a cada dois dias durante uma semana e a cada quatro dias até 180 dias. Avaliaram-se os efeitos da membrana amniótica como bandagem, comparando-se o tempo de epitelização da córnea entre os grupos e verificando o período necessário para que a córnea apresentasse transparência completa. A opacidade corneana esteve presente em todos os animais durante o período observado. O tratamento instituído resultou clinicamente em neovascularização corneana, opacidade de córnea mais intensa no período inicial de reparação, retardou o processo de epitelização e causou mais dor e desconforto que nos animais do grupo-controle.(AU)

Twenty-eight rabbits were submitted to superficial keratectomy. The treated group consisted of 14 animals received canine amniotic membrane as a bandage, sutured in a way that its epithelial surface was in contact with the corneal surface. The control group did not receive any treatment. The animals were submitted to clinical evaluations 24 hours after surgery, at each two-day interval during one week and at each four-day interval during 180 days. The amniotic membranes were evaluated as a bandage comparing the time needed for corneal epithelization in the treated and non-treated groups and determining the period necessary for the cornea to become completely transparent. The corneal opacity was present during the entire time of observation. The treated animals presented more opaque cornea in the early period of regeneration, with neovascularization and more pain and discomfort than the animals from control group, showing a delayed epithelization.(AU)

Fixação esquelética externa em fratura tarsometatársica de seriema (Cariama cristata): relato de caso / External skeletal fixation in tarsumetatarsus fracture of red-legged seriema (Cariama cristata): a case report

Uma seriema (Cariama cristata) adulta foi atendida com histórico de traumatismo por tentativa de captura. A ave apresentava dificuldade de apoio do membro pélvico direito, dor à manipulação e fratura exposta do osso tarsometatarso. Optou-se pelo tratamento cirúrgico com redução fechada, utilizando-se fixador esquelético externo tipo II, com barra de conexão acrílica. A técnica cirúrgica utilizada foi satisfatória para o tratamento da fratura, possibilitando reparação óssea e retorno funcional do membro 60 dias após a cirurgia.(AU)

An adult red-legged seriema (Cariama cristata) was referred for examination with history of trauma by capture. The physical examination revealed lameness in the right pelvic limb, sensibility to touch and open fracture of tarsumetatarsus. The treatment was done with surgical closed reduction using a external skeletal fixator type II with acrylic connecting bar. The surgical technique applied was satisfactory for the treatment of the fracture of tarsumetatarsus, since there was bone healing and functional return of the limb at 60 days after surgery.(AU)