Veterinární medicína, 2019 (vol. 64), issue 8
A comparison of propofol and alfaxalone in a continuous rate infusion in dogs with mitral valve insufficiencyOriginal Paper
Igor Capik, Isabela Polkovska, Branislav Lukac
Vet Med - Czech, 2019, 64(8):335-341 | DOI: 10.17221/6/2019-VETMED 
The aim of this study was to compare alfaxalone and propofol in balanced anaesthesia using midazolam 0.5 mg/kg, xylazine 0.125 mg/kg, butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg intravenously as premedication and the ultrashort acting anaesthetics alfaxalone or propofol for inducing and maintaining in dogs with medically stabilised mitral valve regurgitation. Seven client-owned dogs with a second stage cardiac insufficiency were used in this study. All the dogs suffered from class II cardiac insufficiency according to the classification by the International Small Animal Cardiac Health Council (ISACH). All the dogs were treated with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors...
Perirectal injection of imaging materials for computed tomographic lymphography and near infrared fluorescent thoracoscopy in catsOriginal Paper
Keiji Kamijo, Eiichi Kanai, Motoharu Oishi, Nobutsune Ichihara, Masao Asari, Kazutaka Yamada
Vet Med - Czech, 2019, 64(8):342-347 | DOI: 10.17221/32/2019-VETMED
For the treatment of chylothorax, the most common procedure is a thoracic duct ligation; however, recurrence of the issue is often common, generally due to the incomplete ligation of all thoracic duct tributaries. Therefore, accurate localisation of the thoracic duct tributaries is required to determine the ligation sites in each patient. The concept of the perirectal injection of the imaging materials, which provides a simple and minimally invasive approach, is investigated for computed tomographic (CT) lymphography and near infrared fluorescent thoracoscopy in cats. Three clinically healthy cats were used for the CT lymphography, and two clinically...
Effects of antibiotic and intra-peritoneal ozone administration on proinflammatory cytokine formation, antioxidant levels and abdominal organ functions in the treatment of experimentally generated infectious peritonitis in rabbitsOriginal Paper
Ozlem Guzel, Ahmet Gulcubuk, Esma Yildar, Feraye Esen Gursel, Iraz Akis, Funda Bagcigil, Ozge Erdogan Bamac, Gulay Yuzbasioglu Ozturk, Bulent Ekiz
Vet Med - Czech, 2019, 64(8):348-361 | DOI: 10.17221/97/2018-VETMED
In this study we investigated the effects of antibiotic and intraperitoneal ozone administration on pro-inflammatory cytokine, antioxidant levels and tissue damage in the treatment of experimentally infectious peritonitis. Thirty-three adult male New Zealand White Rabbits were used. The study consisted of four groups including the non-treatment group (G1), antibiotic group (G2), ozone group (G3) and ozone + antibiotic group (G4). Trimethoprim sulfadimethylprymidine was administered at a dose of 50 mg/kg subcutaneously (s.c.) and amoxicillin sodium at a dose of 15 mg/kg intramuscularly (i.m.)....
Gas-filled urachal abscess with a pinging sound in a heifer calfCase Report
Reiichiro Sato, Kazutaka Yamada, Yasunori Shinozuka, Hideharu Ochiai, Ken Onda
Vet Med - Czech, 2019, 64(8):362-366 | DOI: 10.17221/61/2019-VETMED
A 6-month-old crossbred of a Holstein and Japanese Black heifer calf weighing 95 kg presented with a history of intermittent abdominal distension and failure to thrive. The physical examination identified a pinging sound over the dorsal left flank. The abdominal radiography showed a huge gas-filled mass. The intravenous urography revealed no communication between the mass and the urinary bladder. Although the visual examination and palpation of the umbilicus did not reveal visible abnormalities, an umbilical disease was suspected because the animal exhibited poor growth, depression, and a hunched back posture. When the eschar adhering to the centre...
Surgical treatment of an oesophageal achalasia in a small breed dogCase Report
Sang-Woo Bae, Chang-Hoon Han, Aram Jang, Hye-Jin Jung, Hee-sup Moon, Jae-hoon Lee
Vet Med - Czech, 2019, 64(8):367-372 | DOI: 10.17221/27/2019-VETMED
A 6-year-old, male Yorkshire Terrier dog presented with persistent regurgitation and severe weight loss. Based on the clinical signs, physical and other various diagnostic examinations, including fluoroscopy, were performed. Myasthenia gravis was ruled out through a serum acetylcholine receptor antibody titre measurement and a negative response to neostigmine bromide (0.02 mg/kg) within 4 hours of injection. The dog was diagnosed with idiopathic oesophageal achalasia. As a treatment, a modified Heller's oesophagomyotomy was performed, and the dog recovered well with no signs of recurrence for 18 months.
Mycophenolate mofetil plus prednisolone combination therapy for necrotising leukoencephalitis in a dog: long-term clinical observation, serial imaging analysis and histopathological findingsCase Report
Su Jin An, Joon Hyeok Jeon, Do Hyeon Yu, Joong Hyun Song, Hee Chun Lee, Ki Chang Lee, Jung Hyang Sur, Dong In Jung
Vet Med - Czech, 2019, 64(8):373-378 | DOI: 10.17221/116/2018-VETMED
An 8-year-old intact male mixed-breed dog presented with tetraparesis, right side head tilt, and cluster seizure-like episodes. Based on the magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis results, meningoencephalitis of an unknown aetiology was strongly suspected. The patient survived for 963 days under mycophenolate mofetil plus prednisolone therapy and was ultimately diagnosed with necrotising leukoencephalitis. This report describes the clinical findings, the serial magnetic resonance imaging characteristics, and the histopathologic features of a case of necrotising leukoencephalitis and the long-term survival after mycophenolate mofetil...