Un servicio de referencia y de calidad, del más alto nivel profesional

El Hospital Veterinario de la UCV tiene como objetivos principales servir de herramienta a la enseñanza práctica en la Facultad de Veterinaria de la propia Universidad y ofrecer un servicio asistencial de calidad a veterinarios y propietarios. En el centro se ofrecen servicios de especialidades para pequeños animales, siempre remitidos por un veterinario y atendidos por un equipo profesional con experiencia en su campo.Veterinari

A 3D mathematical model for planning ostectomy on long-bone angular deformities

This study describes a 3D mathematical model for planning a corrective ostectomy on long bones with angular deformities based on CT imaging. The use of three-dimensional information allows the model to compute and correct the bone angulation and rotation. The cutting point selection is developed minimizing the bone length reduction inherent in an ostectomy process. An example of its application on a two year old dog is shown at the end of the paper.Veterinari

Retrospective study of the prevalence of postanesthetic hypothermia in cats

A retrospective study of 275 anaesthetic records of cats was undertaken to examine the prevalence of postanaesthetic hypothermia, its clinical predictors and consequences. Temperature was recorded throughout anaesthesia. The temperature reached at the end was classified as hyperthermia (>39.50 °C), normothermia (38.50 to 39.50 °C), slight hypothermia (38.49 to 36.50 °C), moderate hypothermia (36.49 to 34.00 °C) or severe hypothermia (<34.00 °C). Statistical analysis consisted of multiple regression to identify the factors that affect the temperature at the end of the procedure. Before premedication, the mean (sd) temperature was 38.2 (1.0) °C. At 60, 120 and 180 minutes from induction, the temperature was 35.4 (1.4) °C, 35.0 (1.5) °C and 34.6 (1.5) °C, respectively. The prevalence of hypothermia was slight 26.5 per cent (95 per cent CI 21.7 to 32.0 per cent), moderate 60.4 per cent (95 per cent CI 54.5 to 66.0 per cent) and severe 10.5 per cent (95 per cent CI 7.4 to 14.7 per cent). The variables associated with a decrease in the temperature recorded at the end of anaesthesia were the duration of anaesthesia, the reason for anaesthesia (abdominal and orthopaedic surgeries significantly reduced the temperature when compared with minor procedures) and the anaesthetic risk (high-risk cats showed lower temperatures than low-risk cats). The temperature before premedication was associated with an increase in the final temperature.Ciencias Experimentale

Use of a Customized Device for Correction of Antebrachial Angular Deformity in a Dog

Angular deformity is a common condition in dogs that can cause serious malformations and is a challenge for surgeons to correct. A 15-month- old male Saint Bernard was evaluated due toright foreleg lameness. Orthopedic examination revealed a valgus deformity with external rotation and anteversion of the forelimb. Carpal examination revealedthe decreased range of motion with slight disturbances in carpal flexion. Radiography of both forelimbs showed angular deviation because of possible premature physeal closure of the distal ulnar growth plate.Surgical intervention was selected to correct the angular deformity. A closed-wedge osteotomy was planned using 3D reconstruction, obtained via computed tomography (CT). In order to accomplish this, a custom-made device was developed to aid the surgeon in establishing the position and orientation of the cutting planes during the intervention.Long-term follow-up obtained 3 years after surgery revealed the correct ossification of the osteotomy and complete resolution of lameness. The main advantages of using a customized device obtained from 3D CT include the predictability and accuracy of the method. The device allows for correction of atriple-axis angular long bone deviation, with full opposition between the bone fragments after osteotomy and minor loss of length of the limb.Ciencias Experimentale

Proximal Abduction Ulnar Osteotomy (PAUL): Short- and Long-Term Evaluation in Dogs Presenting Medial Compartment Disease

Developmental elbow disease is one of the main causes of lameness in the canine species and occurs often in large and giant breed dogs. The most frequent manifestation of this pathology is known as medial compartment disease due to a physiological overload in the medial region of the elbow. It is considered as a complex disease and the treatment is focused on relieving the pain and slowing the progression of osteoarthritis. The Proximal Abduction Ulnar Osteotomy (PAUL) technique is one of the newest techniques whose purpose is the transmission of loads from the medial to the lateral compartment. In this prospective case series, the authors use the combination of elbow arthroscopy and the PAUL technique and report a significant improvement in clinical signs, showing a low major complications rate with a high degree of owner satisfaction.Ciencias Experimentale

Retrospective study of the prevalence of postanesthtic hypotermia in dogs

The anaesthetic records of 1525 dogs were examined to determine the prevalence of postanaesthetic hypothermia, its clinical predictors and consequences. Temperature was recorded throughout the anaesthesia. At the end of the procedure, details coded in were: hyperthermia (>39.50°C), normothermia (38.50°C–39.50°C), slight (38.49°C–36.50°C), moderate (36.49°C–34.00°C) and severe hypothermia (<34.00°C). Statistical analysis consisted of multiple regression to identify the factors that are associated with the temperature at the end of the procedure. Before premedication, the temperature was 38.7±0.6°C (mean±sd). At 60, 120 and 180 minutes from induction, the temperature was 36.7±1.3°C, 36.1±1.4°C and 35.8±1.5°C, respectively. The prevalence of hypothermia was: slight, 51.5 per cent (95 per cent CI 49.0 to 54.0 per cent); moderate, 29.3 per cent (27.1–31.7 per cent) and severe: 2.8% (2.0–3.7%). The variables that associated with a decrease in the temperature recorded at the end of the anaesthesia were: duration of the preanesthetic time, duration of the anaesthesia, physical condition (ASA III and ASA IV dogs showed lower temperatures than ASA I dogs), the reason for anaesthesia (anaesthesia for diagnostic procedures or thoracic surgery reduce the temperature when compared with minor procedures), and the recumbency during the procedure (sternal and dorsal recumbencies showed lower temperatures than lateral recumbency). The temperature before premedication and the body surface (BS) were associated with a higher temperature at the end of the anaesthesia, and would be considered as protective factors.Ciencias Experimentale

Tratamiento de la displasia de codo mediante la técnica de osteotomía proximal de abducción cubital (PAUL)

En el siguiente artículo se describen los signos clínicos, pruebas diagnósticas y tratamiento empleado en un caso clínico de displasia de codo. En este caso se ha utilizado una técnica quirúrgica novedosa, complementaria a la artroscopia, para la resolución de esta patología.Veterinari

Medial compartment disease of the canine elbow. Evaluation of dog ́s owners satisfaction undergoing proximal abducting ulnar osteotomy. Preliminary study

En este estudio se analiza, de forma retrospectiva, el grado de satisfacción de los propietarios de perros con enfermedad del compartimento medial de codo (ECM) sometidos a artroscopia de codo y una osteotomía de abducción proximal de cúbito (PAUL). Se recopiló la información de los pacientes intervenidos con un periodo de evolución mayor o igual a 4 meses mediante cuestionario telefónico a los propietarios. Se concluye que la “PAUL” es una técnica que, en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de compartimento medial de codo, logra un grado de satisfacción excelente (10/10) en el 81,8 % de los casos evaluados, con una gran aceptación por parte del propietario.This study analyses retrospectively the degree of satisfaction of owners of dogs with medial compartment disease undergoing elbow arthroscopy and Proximal Abducting Ulnar Osteotomy (PAUL). Data of the patients undergoing surgery after an evolution period of at least 4 months were collected through telephone calls. It is concluded that PAUL is a new technique for treating medial compartment elbow disease that achieves an excellent degree of satisfaction (10/10) of the owner in 81.8% of the evaluated cases, with a great acceptance by the owner. However, an increased number of cases with a longer evolution period are needed to reach a definitive conclusion.Veterinari

Resolución de fractura antigua de fémur mediante un nuevo sistema de clavo bloqueado

Las fracturas antiguas comportan una complejidad añadida en lo que al tratamiento quirúrgico convencional se refiere, tanto en la técnica como en el sistema de osteosíntesis, para el que existen numerosas opciones de fijación interna y externa. En el presente caso se emplea un sistema novedoso de clavo cerrojado diseñado para pacientes de pequeño tamaño, que permite aprovechar las ventajas de los sistemas tradicionales, simplificando y versatilizando su método de aplicación.Veterinari

Estudio prospectivo de la eficacia del plasma rico en plaquetas y su asociación al tepoxalín en el tratamiento de fracturas de baja vascularización en el perro

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue desarrollar un ensayo clínico de la aplicación del Plasma Rico en Plaquetas (PRP) en asociación con AINEs (Tepoxalin) (TEP) para el tratamiento de fracturas en el perro. Para ello, hemos escogido huesos comprometidos en la cicatrización fracturaria por su escaso aporte vascular perióstico, como son la tibia y el radio.Veterinari