Thoracoscopic partial pericardiectomy for the treatment of pericardial effusion in dogs

Thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive imaging method used in the imaging of the thoracic cavity. In comparison with thoracotomy, thoracoscopy provides better visualization of even the smallest lesions localized in the thoracic cavity. With the use of thoracoscopy, the operation stress in the patient and tissue trauma are reduced, and operating time is shortened. The aim of this study was to evaluate 20 dogs with severe pericardial effusion, which manifested as severe circulation disorder and respiratory distress. The patients determined with pericardial effusion as a result of radiographic and echocardiographic examinations were applied with partial pericardiectomy to achieve permanent health and it was decided to apply this with the minimally invasive thoracoscopic method. The paraxiphoid-transdiaphragmatic approach was applied to the first ten patients and the intercostal approach to the latter. Applicability of thoracoscopic partial pericardiectomy, advantages compared to open surgery, differences between two approach techniques, disadvantages, complications, and success rates were evaluated. It was concluded that this procedure was a successful procedure for dogs and the transdiaphragmatic approach was more useful. In conclusion, thoracoscopic partial pericardiectomy was determined to be easy to apply and more advantageous than open thoracotomy operations

3 Tesla Magnetic resonance imaging and multiplanar reconstruction of the brain and its associated structures in pig

Determination of 3 Tesla MR imaging appearance of the brain and associated structures was the aim of this study. Ti and T2-weighted (W) and 3D reformatted images obtained from 6 adult pigs were used to define the cranioencephalic structures and anatomic details in three planes. Relevant structures were identified and labeled at each level. Especially T I W images scanned with three-dimensional inversion recovery multiplanar reconstruction (3D-1R-MPR) sequence provided excellent visualization for the inner structures of head and brain

Kedilerde alt idrar yolu hastalıklarının radyolojik ve ultrasonografik değerlendirmesi

The aim of this study was to evaluate lower urinary tract diseases of cats with plain radiography, ultrasonography and contrast cystography retrospectively and assess the most appropriate imaging method for each disease. In the study, 134 cats with different age, sex and breed were presented with one or more clinical signs of lower urinary tract diseases (LUTD). All cats were evaluated by radiography and ultrasonography, and contrast radiography had been performed on cats, in which plain radiography and ultrasonography were inadequate for diagnosing LUTD. LUTD included cystitis (n=20), urinary crystals (n=35), urinary crystals with cystitis (n=51), bladder calculi (n=6), bladder polyps (n=8), blood clots (n=9), bladder rupture (n=1) and idiopathic obstructions (n=4). The present study confirms that ultrasonography is an efficient imaging method for examination of lower urinary tract, but radiography and contrast cystography are still useful for diagnosing calculi, bladder ruptures, suspected urethral obstructions, and chronic cystitis which can not be evaluated by ultrasonographyBu çalışmanın amacı, kedilerin alt idrar yolu hastalıklarının direkt radyografi, ultrasonografi, kontrast sistografi ile retrospektif olarak değerlendirilmesi ve her hastalık için en uygun görüntüleme metodunun ortaya konmasıdır. Çalışmada farklı yaş, cinsiyet ve ırkta 134 kedi, alt idrar yolu hastalıklarının bir veya daha fazla klinik bulgusu ile getirilmiştir. Kedilerin tamamı radyografi ve ultrasonografi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Alt idrar yolu hastalığı olarak sistitis (n=20), idrar kristalleri (n=35), sistitisle birlikte seyreden idrar kristalleri (n=51), idrar taşları (n=6), idrar kesesi polipleri (n=8), idrar kesesi içindeki kan pıhtıları (n=9), idrar kesesi rupturu (n=1) ve idiopatik obstrüksiyonlar (n=4) belirlenmiştir. İdrar kesesinin opak taşları direkt abdominal radyografi ile kolaylıkla tespit edilmiştir. Kronik sistitis ve idrar kesesi rupturunun belirlenmesinde kontrast sistografi; sistitis, taş, kristal, polip ve kan pıhtılarının teşhisi için ultrasonografi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada, alt idrar yollarının değerlendirilmesinde ultrasonografinin yeterli bir görüntüleme metodu olduğu doğrulanmış, ancak radyografi ve kontrast sistografinin de idrar taşı, idrar rupturu, şüpheli idrar yolu obstrüksiyonu ve ultrasonografi ile belirlenemeyen kronik sistitis teşhisinde yararlı olduğu görülmüştü

Correlation between endoscopic and histopathological findings in dogs with chronic gastritis

WOS: 000414663200016PubMed: 29978094Introduction: Chronic gastritis is a common diagnosis in dogs with signs of chronic vomiting. However, there is no data concerning endoscopic and histopathological agreement in dogs with chronic gastritis. Thus, a question should be raised whether taking gastroduodenal biopsies in dogs with chronic gastritis is necessary or not. Consequently, the purpose of the study was to compare the endoscopic and histopathological agreement in dogs with chronic gastritis. Material and Methods: A total of 22 non-pregnant client-owned dogs with the signs of chronic gastritis were enrolled in this prospective study. Procedures including clinical examination, blood analysis, and diagnostic imaging were performed before anaesthesia. Biopsies obtained from gastroduodenal sites were histopathologically evaluated. A total of 110 gastroduodenal samples were examined. Results: Sixtyeight samples had abnormal histopathology and endoscopy while 11 showed normal histopathological and endoscopic evidence. Conclusion: The obtained data demonstrated that it is not necessary to take extra gastroduodenal biopsies in dogs with evidence of endoscopic gastroduodenitis. We also believe that further prospective studies, including cost and time effectiveness and more specific comparison between endoscopic appearance and histopathology, are necessary to make final recommendations regarding the need of using both procedures for definitive diagnosis.Ankara University Scientific Research Council [10A33380002]This study was supported by grants from Ankara University Scientific Research Council (project no: 10A33380002)