Ultrasound with laparoscopy for the diagnosis of abdominal disorders in cattle

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate laparoscopy with abdominal ultrasound exams to establish accurate diagnosis and prognosis. The experimental design was a prospective clinical study. Nine adult crossbred bovines suffering from abdominal disorders were admitted to the cattle clinic for clinical examinations. Abdominal ultrasound was carried out, and complete blood counts were performed. Subsequently, exploratory laparoscopy was performed. After surgery (exploratory laparoscopy on the right or left side), animals with a severe prognosis or untreatable clinical condition were euthanised and necropsied. During laparoscopy, circumscribed reticuloperitonitis could not be detected, nor could other abnormalities in the cranioventral region of the abdomen previously observed on ultrasound and confirmed during necropsy. However, alterations due to peritoneal damage, such as adhesions, were observed dorsally in addition to alterations in macroscopic aspects of the peritoneal fluid. Exploratory standing laparoscopy through the paralumbar fossae may constitute a supplementary procedure for diagnosing abdominal disorders in cattle, but it is not suitable in cases of diseases characterised by focal lesions concentrated in the cranioventral region of the abdomen. When associated with clinical, laboratory, and ultrasound examinations, this technique may improve the accurate diagnosis and prognosis of abdominal disorders in cattle.

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Pyogenic liver abscess caused by Gemella morbillorum

Colombia Medica ◽

10.25100/cm.v45i2.1288 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 81-84 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Paolo Borro ◽

Alessandro Sumberaz ◽

Gianni Testino

Keyword(s):

Liver Abscess ◽

Hepatic Abscess ◽

Pyogenic Liver Abscess ◽

Pleural Empyema ◽

Abdominal Ultrasound ◽

Needle Aspiration ◽

Focal Lesions ◽

Simple Cyst ◽

Systemic Antibiotic Therapy ◽

The Right

Even though Gemella morbillorum infection (GMI) is rare in humans, it may, nevertheless, cause endocarditis, meningitis, brain abscess, pleural empyema, nephritis, mediastinitis, and – occasionally – liver abscess. We are describing the case of a 64-year-old Caucasian male admitted with fever and abdominal pain. Laboratory parameters revealed inflammation signs, and instrumental examinations showed the presence of diverticula in the ascending colon. Abdominal ultrasound (US) and computer tomography (CT) showed two focal lesions in the right liver lobe. One had the characteristics of a simple cyst; the second was hypoechoic with a low density area, possibly containing necrotic material. US-guided needle biopsy was found negative for neoplastic cells, showing purulent infiltrate. Pus culture was found positive for GMI. Systemic antibiotic therapy, coupled with repeated US-guided needle aspiration, induced the resolution of the hepatic abscess. Few cases have been reported of hepatic abscess caused by GMI in immunocompetent non-cirrhotic subjects.

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The Influence of Platform Switching on Clinical, Laboratory, and Image-Based Measures: A Prospective Clinical Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research ◽

10.1111/cid.12054 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 16 (6) ◽

pp. 936-946 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Erhan Dursun ◽

Ibrahim Tulunoglu ◽

S. Murat Ozbek ◽

Serdar Uysal ◽

F. Alev Akalın ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Study ◽

Clinical Laboratory ◽

Prospective Clinical Study ◽

Platform Switching

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Correlation of International Prostate Symptom Score With Intravesical Protrusion of Prostate in Patients With Benign Enlargement of Prostate

Bangladesh Journal of Urology ◽

10.3329/bju.v22i2.50103 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 151-154

Author(s):

Md Abul Hossain ◽

Md Waliul Islam ◽

Md Fazal Naser ◽

Md Shafiqul Azam

Keyword(s):

Clinical Study ◽

Symptom Score ◽

International Prostate Symptom Score ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Abdominal Ultrasound ◽

Prospective Clinical Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Scatter Plots ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Severe Degree

Objective: To determine the correlation of international prostate symptom score with Intravesical protrusion of prostate. Methods: This prospective clinical study was performed on 60 elderly patients presented with LUTS suggestive of Benign Enlargement of Prostate. Their evaluation included DRE, IPSS, Uroflowmetry (Qmax), serum PSA measurements and trans abdominal ultrasound scan. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS version 13 using Chi square test and scatter plots together with Spearman’s correlation coefficients were used to assess the relationship between IPP and IPSS. Results: Mean age of the patients was 66.7+9.85 years, IPSS 23.6+6.53, mean prostatic volume was 60.23+38.16 mL, Qmax 7.98+3.87, PVR was 163.18+141.73 mL. Fifty percent of patients had severe degree (>10mm) of intravesical protrusion of the prostate, 30% had moderate and 20% had mild IPP. There was significant positive correlation between IPSS and IPP (r=0.698, P < 0.001). Conclusion: From this prospective clinical study it is revealed that IPP had strong correlation with IPSS. Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 22, No. 2, July 2019 p.151-154

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Cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra complex in a mastectomized Boerboel bitch following tamoxifen administration

Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences ◽

10.4314/sokjvs.v19i3.11 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 241-246

Author(s):

T.A. Ajadi ◽

E.O. Okpara ◽

A.O. Alamu ◽

L. Mustapha ◽

I.O. Oyenekan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Adjuvant Chemotherapy ◽

Oral Administration ◽

Endometrial Hyperplasia ◽

Abdominal Ultrasound ◽

Total Leukocyte Count ◽

Receptor Modulator ◽

Moderate Growth ◽

Complete Blood Counts ◽

The Right ◽

Midline Approach

Tamoxifen is a non-steroidal, anti-estrogenic and selective estrogen receptor modulator commonly used as adjuvant chemotherapy in humans with breast cancer and occasionally in dogs following mastectomy. This report presents a case of cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra in a dog following oral administration of the tamoxifen. A 4-year-old intact nulliparous Boerboel bitch presented at Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. It was diagnosed with mammary carcinoma of the right cranial lumbar mammary gland. Mastectomy was performed followed by oral administration of Tamoxifen (10mg daily) for six weeks as adjunct chemotherapy. Eight weeks after, the owner reported that the bitch was lethargic, anorexic and had a purulent vaginal discharge. Abdominal ultrasound revealed cystic endometrial hyperplasia. Results of complete blood counts showed neutrophilic (absolute neutrophil count = 19.5×103/L) leukocytosis (total leukocyte count = 24.9X103/L), while bacterial culture yielded moderate growth of Staphylococcus aureus, which was sensitive to Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin, Sparfloxacin and Gentamycin. The bitch was treated with 400μg of Misoprostol and 500mg of Ciprofloxacin twice daily for two weeks. Ovariohysterectomy (OVH) was performed using a ventral midline approach when no significant improvement was observed from medical treatment. The dog improved significantly after ovariohysterectomy and was discharged one week after OVH. It was concluded that, although tamoxifen is routinely used as adjuvant chemotherapy following mastectomy, more research is required to evaluate its safety in intact bitches.

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