Veterinární medicína, 2010 (vol. 55), issue 11

Heparin and its derivatives in the treatment of arterial thrombosis: a review

M. Dvorak, M. Vlasin, M. Dvorakova, P. Rauser, L. Lexmaulova, Z. Gregor, R. Staffa

Vet Med - Czech, 2010, 55(11):523-546 | DOI: 10.17221/3014-VETMED  

Arterial occlusion due to thrombosis caused by ruptured atherosclerotic plaques (Baba et al., 1975) has been recognized as a major cause of morbidity and mortality in western populations. Thrombosis may occur in various sections of arterial circulation, peripheral arteries of the limbs, coronary arteries, brain arteries, or both major and minor vessels within the abdominal cavity. The ultimate consequence is varying degrees of organ failure, mostly of ischemic origin. Arterial thrombosis represents a continuous problem, debilitating patients and decreasing their quality of life. Moreover, along with chronic heart failure, it can significantly decrease...

A histological evaluation of bone calluses in the treatment of tibia fractures in sheep with the use of a semicircular fixator

Z. Adamiak, T. Rotkiewicz

Vet Med - Czech, 2010, 55(11):547-550 | DOI: 10.17221/3013-VETMED  

This study discusses the results of a histological examination of bone calluses in the treatment of tibia fractures in sheep with the involvement of a semi-circular fixator. In all sheep, callus samples revealed the presence of well-developed, compact bone tissue in the area of fracture healing. It was found that the use of a semi-circular fixator promoted bone growth, and that it is an effective method for tibia fracture treatment in sheep.

Effects of bromelain on cellular characteristics and expression of selected genes in canine in vitro chondrocyte culture

P. Siengdee, K. Nganvongpanit, P. Pothacharoen, S. Chomdej, S. Mekchay, S. Ong-Chai

Vet Med - Czech, 2010, 55(11):551-560 | DOI: 10.17221/3012-VETMED  

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of bromelain treatment on canine articular chondrocytes in vitro. This research evaluated cell viability, levels of apoptotis and mitotis, proteoglycan concentrations and the expression of certain genes. Chondrocytes were exposed to 50 μg/ml bromelain for 4, 16 and 32 h. The rate of apoptotis in the treatment groups was significantly lower than in the control groups that were incubated with media only (P < 0.05); and the mitotic rate in treatment groups was significantly higher than in the control groups (P < 0.05), at all durations of exposure. The effect of bromelain on gene expression...

Guttural pouch mycosis in a donkey (Equus asinus): a case report

F. Laus, E. Paggi, M. Cerquetella, D. Spaziante, A. Spaterna, B. Tesei

Vet Med - Czech, 2010, 55(11):561-565 | DOI: 10.17221/3011-VETMED  

Guttural pouch mycosis is an emergency disease of the upper respiratory tract in equine species. In the present report a case of guttural pouch mycosis in a female, seven year-old pregnant donkey is described. A serious dyspnea which necessitated tracheotomy and preceding epistaxis was the most important clinical feature of guttural pouch mycosis in the donkey. A full and rapid effectiveness of the topical therapy, the protocol for which is described, is the main distinguishing feature with regard to treatment. In the Authors' knowledge a detailed description of clinical features, treatment and follow up of guttural pouch mycosis in a donkey is not...

Repair of cleft palate in a calf using polypropylene mesh and palatal mucosal flap: a case report

O. Smolec, D. Vnuk, J. Kos, N. Brkljaca Bottegaro, B. Pirkic

Vet Med - Czech, 2010, 55(11):566-570 | DOI: 10.17221/3015-VETMED  

The soft palate plays a critical role in the oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing. Congenitally cleft soft palates (palatoschisis) in calves are rare and pose a serious challenge for surgical correction due to high complication rates. The main obstacles to repairing palate defects are obtaining complicated access to the soft palate, and reducing the tension on the repair so that the sutures hold. A 21 day old female Simmental calf was submitted to our clinic with a history of frequent episodes of coughing and milk dripping from its nostrils after suckling. After clinical examination, a congenital cleft palate was diagnosed. Surgery was performed...