Complicaciones neurológicas asociadas a alteraciones hemostáticas en perros críticamente enfermos : a propósito de 4 casos clínicos

El objetivo de este trabajo es describir las complicaciones neurológicas inusuales en el paciente crítico, secundarias a la presencia de alteraciones hemostáticas. Los casos estudiados fueron seleccionados a partir de perros atendidos en el Hospital Clínico Veterinario durante un periodo de 6 meses. Los pacientes estudiados fueron incluidos en base a los siguientes criterios: presencia de trastornos hemostáticos basados en los resultados del hemograma y las pruebas de coagulación; presencia de complicaciones neurológicas secundarias documentadas en signos clínicos; hallazgos de exploración, necropsia u otros exámenes complementarios. Cuatro perros cumplieron los criterios de inclusión, mientras que uno de ellos fue referido para evaluación neurológica. Los casos restantes desarrollaron signos neurológicos en la UCI. Tres de los pacientes evaluados presentaron complicaciones neurológicas asociadas a sangrado, mientras que el cuarto presentaba signos clínicos asociados a la presencia de trombosis arterial. Tres pacientes,o bien murieron, o fueron eutanasiados debido al desarrollo de complicaciones o al pronóstico desfavorable, mientras que la evolución en el perro superviviente, con un cuadro neurológico multifocal secundario a CID, fue excelente. El examen post mórtem-mortem realizado en 2 / 3 pacientes, confirmó la presencia de hemorragias, trombos de fibrina y lesiones por isquemia en el SNC. Según estas observaciones, la posible existencia de alteraciones en la coagulación debe ser tenida en cuenta cuando el paciente críticamente enfermo desarrolla complicaciones neurológicas de forma aguda. Dado que existe una elevada variabilidad por lo que hace referencia a las alteraciones analíticas detectables en los perfiles analíticos habituales y el estado real del sistema hemostático en el paciente crítico, la evaluación precoz y completa del estatus hemostático del paciente, así como el tratamiento de la enfermedad subyacente, son esenciales para poder anticipar este tipo de complicaciones

Development of learning objectives for neurology in a veterinary curriculum: Part II: Postgraduates

Background: Specialization in veterinary medicine in Europe is organized through the Colleges of the European Board of Veterinary Specialization. To inform updating of the curriculum for residents of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) job analysis was used. Defining job competencies of diploma holders in veterinary neurology can be used as references for curriculum design of resident training. With the support of the diplomates of the ECVN and the members of the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN) a mixed-method research, including a qualitative search of objectives and quantitative ranking with 149 Likert scale questions and 48 free text questions in 9 categories in a survey was conducted. In addition, opinions of different groups were subjected to statistical analysis and the result compared. Results: A return rate of 62% (n = 213/341) was achieved. Of the competencies identified by the Delphi process, 75% objectives were expected to attain expert level; 24% attain advanced level; 1% entry level. In addition, the exercise described the 11 highly ranked competencies, the 3 most frequently seen diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the most frequently used immunosuppressive, antiepileptic and chemotherapeutic drugs. Conclusion: The outcomes of this “Delphi job analysis” provide a powerful tool to align the curriculum for ECVN resident training and can be adapted to the required job competencies, based on expectations. The expectation is that for majority of these competencies diplomates should attain an expert level. Besides knowledge and clinical skills, residents and diplomates are expected to demonstrate high standards in teaching and communication. The results of this study will help to create a European curriculum for postgraduate education in veterinary neurology

Clinical Features, Imaging Characteristics, and Long-term Outcome of Dogs with Cranial Meningocele or Meningoencephalocele

BACKGROUND: The term meningoencephalocele (MEC) describes a herniation of cerebral tissue and meninges through a defect in the cranium, whereas a meningocele (MC) is a herniation of the meninges alone.HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: To describe the clinical features, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics, and outcomes of dogs with cranial MC and MEC.ANIMALS: Twenty-two client-owned dogs diagnosed with cranial MC or MEC.METHODS: Multicentric retrospective descriptive study. Clinical records of 13 institutions were reviewed. Signalment, clinical history, neurologic findings and MRI characteristics as well as treatment and outcome were recorded and evaluated.RESULTS: Most affected dogs were presented at a young age (median, 6.5 months; range, 1 month - 8 years). The most common presenting complaints were seizures and behavioral abnormalities. Intranasal MEC was more common than parietal MC. Magnetic resonance imaging identified meningeal enhancement of the protruded tissue in 77% of the cases. Porencephaly was seen in all cases with parietal MC. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis identified mild abnormalities in 4 of 11 cases. Surgery was not performed in any affected dog. Seventeen patients were treated medically, and seizures were adequately controlled with anti-epileptic drugs in 10 dogs. Dogs with intranasal MEC and mild neurologic signs had a fair prognosis with medical treatment.CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Although uncommon, MC and MEC should be considered as a differential diagnosis in young dogs presenting with seizures or alterations in behavior. Medical treatment is a valid option with a fair prognosis when the neurologic signs are mild.</p

Ethmoidal Encephalocoele in a Dog. MRI Findings and Outcome Following Medical Treatment

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Repraesentation von positionellem Schachwissen mit Techniken der Kuenstlichen Intelligenz

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Cervical Spinal Cord Cystic Meningioma Mimicking a Subarachnoid Cyst in a Dog

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Presumed Brain Infarctions in Two Dogs with Systemic Leishmaniasis

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Ethmoidal Encephalocoele in a Dog. MRI Findings and Outcome Following Medical Treatment

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Spinal Meningiomas in Dogs: Description of Seven Cases, Including a Novel Radiological and Histopathological Presentation

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