scholarly journals External fixator for the treatment of narrowed pelvic canal in a cat

Author(s):  
S Pinna ◽  
C Tassani ◽  
M Rossini ◽  
F Lanzi

The aim of this study was to report the outcome of the use of an external fixator to treat a pelvic canal stenosis in a 5-month-old female cat. The cat was referred with a history of 3 weeks of intermittent signs of constipation refractory to the medical management, occurring after surgical treatment for a bilateral sacroiliac luxation and sacral fracture. The clinical examination revealed instability of the pelvis and a radiograph showed a pelvic canal stenosis and megacolon. External fixator was the method of choice to be used in this case. The manually applied tension on an external fixator resulted in a widening of the pelvic canal. At 45 days after surgery, there were no signs of constipation, and the radiological examination showed progressive bone healing. At 18 months post-op, the cat had no abnormalities both on the clinical examination and on the radiography. In conclusion, the use of an external fixator led to the widening of the pelvic canal using a minimally invasive procedure. To the authors’ knowledge, this case report represents the first surgical description and clinical outcome of the widening of the pelvic canal in cats using an external skeletal fixator.

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Abdullah S. AlOmran

A case of steroid-induced osteoporosis-related multiple fractures and dislocations are described after a seizure is reported. Patient had two years history of steroid use with no supplement or antiresorptive therapy. There was a delay in the diagnosis which affected an otherwise good outcome in such situations. It is recommended that patients on steroid should be given calcium, vitamin D, and an antiresorptive. Furthermore, a meticulous clinical examination is required in patients who are on steroids and suffer epileptic seizures to rule out skeletal injury.


2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janavikula Sankaran Rajkumar ◽  
Aluru Jayakrishna Reddy ◽  
Ravikumar Radhakrishnan ◽  
Anirudh Rajkumar ◽  
Syed Akbar ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
Nesrin Mwafi ◽  
Ali Alasmar ◽  
Monther Al-Momani ◽  
Sattam Alazaydeh ◽  
Omar Alajoulin ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic metabolic disorder due to deficiency of homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (HGD), an enzyme catalyzing the conversion of homogentisate to 4-maleylacetoacetate in the pathway for the catabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine. HGD deficiency results in accumulation of homogentisic acid and its pigmented polymer. Ochronosis is a bluish-black discoloration due to the deposition of the polymer in collagenous tissues. Extensive ochronotic involvement of the Achilles tendon in alkaptonuria and its surgical treatment is rarely reported. Case report A 43-year-old man presented to our clinic in March 2019 with sudden onset of left Achilles tendon pain with no history of prior trauma. Surgical exploration revealed a complete disruption of the tendon at its attachment to the calcaneus. Black pigmentation was extensive and reached the calcaneal tuberosity, extending about 7 cm from the insertion. Discussion Achilles reconstruction was performed using flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer. The patient experienced uncomplicated healing with satisfactory functional results. Conclusion Orthopedic surgeons should be aware of the progressive nature of alkaptonuria. Extensive degenerative changes of the ruptured tendon should be suspected so that physicians can plan tendon repair and facilitate prompt surgical intervention.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Algirdas Puisys ◽  
Viktorija Auzbikaviciute ◽  
Renata Simkunaite-Rizgeliene ◽  
Dainius Razukevicius ◽  
Rokas Linkevicius ◽  
...  

The aim of this case report is to show that bone remineralization around dental implants with a history of peri-implantitis is possible after irritant factors are removed and only conservative treatment is performed. Patient came to the clinic after three years of dental implant placement complaining about swelling, sensitivity and gingiva color changes at the posterior part of the maxilla. During radiographic and intraoral examinations peri-implantitis of the #24 implant site was diagnosed. The surgical treatment method was rejected and performed conservative treatment instead. The outcome is promising; periapical radiographs three months later showed bone remineralization as well as stable bone after 10 years. A key clinical message: Bone remineralization around dental implants with a history of peri-implantitis is possible after irritant factors are removed and conservative treatment performed.


2007 ◽  
Vol 125 (6) ◽  
pp. 354-355
Author(s):  
Thaís Bandeira Cerqueira ◽  
Natalia Bacellar Costa Lima ◽  
Romeu Magno Baptista Neto ◽  
José Cohim Moreira Filho ◽  
Luiz Eduardo Café

CONTEXT: Fraley’s syndrome is characterized by vascular compression on the superior infundibulum with secondary dilatation of the upper pole calyx, mostly located on the right side. CASE REPORT: We present the case of a 22-year-old woman with vascular compression of the upper-pole infundibulocalyceal system (Fraley’s syndrome). The patient had a history of frequent hospitalizations for emergency care due to lumbar pain over the past twelve months. The diagnosis was obtained following renal arteriography. Since the surgical treatment by means of upper-pole nephrectomy, the patient has not had any further symptoms.


2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (No. 9) ◽  
pp. 451-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.I. Bhaiyat ◽  
H. Hariharan ◽  
A. Chikweto ◽  
E. Brathwaite-Sylvester ◽  
P.J.A. Burnett ◽  
...  

Concurrent lymphosarcoma and salmonellosis in a 12-year-old female neutered domestic shorthair cat in Grenada is described. Clinically, the cat was emaciated, and had a history of vomiting and diarrhea of two months duration. Clinical examination revealed a large palpable mass in the craniodorsal abdomen and fluid in the thoracic cavity. Gross lesions consisted of moderate pyothorax and pyoabdomen with variably-sized, single to multiple, soft, white masses in the mesentery adjacent to the pancreas, on the serosal surface of the stomach, and on the quadrate lobe of the liver. Histopathological findings associated with these masses were compatible with lymphosarcoma. Sheets of neoplastic round cells, some with intracytoplasmic eosinophilic granules, were found in the masses associated with the omentum, stomach, and liver. <i>Salmonella enteritidis</i> was isolated in pure culture from the thoracic fluid, collected during clinical examination, and mesenteric mass, collected during necropsy, and both isolates showed similar antimicrobial susceptibility patterns.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Kalaiselvan Elangovan ◽  
Shivaraju Shivaramu ◽  
Swapan K. Maiti ◽  
Sunil K.S. Padmanabha ◽  
Divya Mohan

Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a progressing bloat condition in dogs characterized as dilatation followed by rotation of stomach. A sevenyear old 18 kg black colour female non-descriptive dog presented, with history of difficulty in respiration within half an hour after feeding of curd meals. With the history and general clinical examination the case tentatively diagnosed as gastric dilatation. After unsuccessful advancement of oro-gastric tube, needle gastric paracentesis was performed on left side of the abdomen caudal to the last rib for decompression. Mid-ventral celiotomy and gastrotomy were performed after stabilization of heart rate and respiratory rate. After evacuating the whitish frothy content from the stomach, derotation and incisional gastropexy was performed. On 14thpostoperative day telecommunication confirmed the milk based meal induced GDV canine patient recovered uneventfully. Electrocardiogram monitoring done for first 24 hours period and ventricular arrhythmia was managed by using lidocaine (loading@2mg/ kg bw followed by 25mcg/kg/min for 30 min). It is concluded that on 14th postoperative day telecommunication confirmed the milk based meal induced GDV canine patient recovered uneventfully.


2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (01) ◽  
pp. 165-167
Author(s):  
Mussarat Sultana ◽  
Huma Karamat ◽  
Asma Batool

A 32 years multiparous lady with history of previous three caesarean sections,presented with pain in the scar for the last three years. Clinical examination revealed a firm andtender nodule under the scar which used to become prominent on menstruation. Ultrasoundshowed hypoechoic areas with echogenic shadowing. MRI was unremarkable. Clinical diagnosisof scar endometriosis was made. Local incision done with enblock dissection. Histopathologyconfirmed the presence of endometrial glands. This is a case report of cesarean section scarendometriosis. The pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of this presentation are discussed.


2008 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-173
Author(s):  
Vasvija Uljic ◽  
Dragana Markovic ◽  
Mirsada Praso ◽  
Samir Delibegovic

Pesticide is used in agriculture, but their non-competent usage can cause adverse effect on people and animals. There are numerous clinical states and symptoms which can give clinical image similiar to pesticide poisoning, with vagal symptoms as a vertigo, weariness, nausea, vomiting, headache, pain in abdomen and musles. That is why diagnosis of accidental pesticide poisoning is difficult. The base for establishing of diagnosis is information that the person was in contact with pesticide, confirmed by laboratory and toxicological analysis. In some cases pesticide poisoning can not be proved by laboratory methods. In these cases history of disease and clinical examination can help in establishing of diagnosis.


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