Phimosis in Cats: 10 Cases (2000–2008)

2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 277-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren R. May ◽  
Joe G. Hauptman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Signs

Medical records of 10 cats diagnosed with phimosis were reviewed. The most common clinical signs exhibited were stranguria and pollakiuria, which occurred in eight out of 10 cats. The diagnosis of phimosis was made from physical examination alone in all cats. Eight of the 10 cats had surgical widening of the preputial orifice. Seven of these eight cats had follow-up of ≥1 month, consisting of communications with the owner or referring veterinarian, who revealed resolution of preoperative clinical signs that were attributed to phimosis.

Letter to the Editor

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 330-331
Author(s):  
Frederic N. Silverman
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Skeletal Injury ◽  
Necessary And Sufficient ◽  
Prior Injury ◽  
Roentgenographic Examination ◽  
Careful Physical Examination

There are several reasons for a roentgenographic examination of the suspected child abuse victim, including radiographic confirmation and evaluation of obvious trauma for purposes of medical management as well as diagnosis; screening to identify clinically silent, recent injury or evidence of prior injury; and to provide a baseline for comparison with follow-up films. Under no circumstances should a radiographic examination be a substitute for a careful physical examination. Assuming that all areas of the child's body where clinical signs can be found have been examined, what constitutes a necessary and sufficient roentgenographic examination to complement the medically indicated examination or to identify occult evidence of skeletal injury where clinical signs are lacking?

An Intrapericardial Technique for PDA Ligation: Surgical Description and Clinical Outcome in 35 Dogs

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura E. Selmic ◽  
David A. Nelson ◽  
Ashley B. Saunders ◽  
H. Phil Hobson ◽  
W. Brian Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Residual Flow ◽  
Surgical Time ◽  
Ductal Closure ◽  
Echocardiographic Findings

A number of surgical techniques have been reported for dissection and ligation of patent ductus arteriosi (PDAs) in dogs. The objectives of this study were to provide a detailed description of an intrapericardial technique for PDA dissection and ligation and to report the clinical outcome of that technique in dogs. Medical records of 35 dogs were retrospectively reviewed for signalment, clinical signs, echocardiographic findings, surgical time, intra- and postoperative complications, and completeness of ductal closure. Median surgery time was 60 min (range, 35–125 min). Neither intraoperative nor postoperative complications occurred. Within 48 hr of surgery, the continuous left basilar heart murmur was absent in all dogs, and complete echocardiographic closure was confirmed in 29 of 32 dogs. Residual flow was identified echocardiographically in three dogs within 48 hr of surgery. Residual flow was decreased in one dog at 1 mo, which resolved within 33 mo. One dog had mild residual flow postoperatively but did not return for follow-up. The intrapericardial technique was successful for PDA dissection and ligation and had a lower rate (6%) of echocardiographic residual flow compared with previously reported techniques.

scholarly journals Surgical treatment of a thoracic oesophageal duplication cyst causing recurrent dysphagia in an adult dog

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 175-180
Author(s):  
A. Foglia ◽  
S. Del Magno ◽  
M. Pietra ◽  
V. Cola ◽  
M. Joechler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Duplication Cyst ◽  
Intact Male ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Oesophageal Duplication Cyst

A 7-year-old intact male Rottweiler dog was evaluated for recurrent dysphagia and regurgitation. Physical examination was unremarkable and routine blood works were within normal limits. Computed tomography revealed a defined lesion in the caudal mediastinum arising from the oesophagus. The lesion was excised using intercostal thoracotomy and the histological diagnosis was oesophageal duplication cyst. The dog recovered uneventfully and at a 3-year follow-up no clinical signs were reported. Although extremely rare, oesophageal duplication cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis in cases of chronic regurgitation and dysphagia associated with evidence of an oesophageal lesion.

scholarly journals Hiponatremična hipokloremična dehidracija pri otrocih s cistično fibrozo v Sloveniji; pogostost in priporočila za preprečevanje in zdravljenje

2015 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Praprotnik ◽  
Gorazd Kalan ◽  
Nataša Bratina ◽  
Ivan Vidmar ◽  
Malena Aldeco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Hypovolemic Shock ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Outpatient Basis ◽  
The University ◽  
Time Of Admission

Background: Young children and rarely adolescents with cystic fibrosis can develop hyponatremic hypochloremic dehydration with metabolic alkalosis. The purpose of this article was to review the incidence of this metabolic disorder in our CF patients.Methods: We investigated the medical records of all children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who are under follow-up in the CF center at the University Childrenʹs Hospital Ljubljana, and were hospitalised or treated on an outpatient basis due to hyponatremic, hypochloremic dehydration in the period from 2007–2012. Data analysis included clinical and laboratory findings.Results: A total of 4 children (7.2 %) from Ljubljana CF center (55 patients under the age of 19 years) were enrolled in the study. We observed 5 episodes of hyponatremic hypochloremic dehydration in 4 patients (one boy had two episodes). All were homozigous for ΔF 508 mutation. Two had episodes in summer and two in autumn, so that no season prevalence of its occurence was found. Median age at admission to the hospital due to hyponatremic hypochloremic dehydration was 7 months (range 4–34). One boy had a hypovolemic shock at the time of admission to the hospital.Conclusions: The results of our study show that dehydration with hypoelectrolytaemia is a rare complication in children with CF in Slovenia, but due to the severity of clinical signs it is an important disorder. Vomiting and fatigue are the warning signs that should alert parents and physicians to consider the possibility of this complication which can be prevented by proper hydration and salt replacement. If left untreated, it can cause seizures, arrhythmias and even death.

Feline ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by Cuterebra larvae: four cases (2005–2020)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1098612X2110130
Author(s):  
Brittany N Schlesener ◽  
Elizabeth A Peck ◽  
Eric M Teplitz ◽  
Filipe Espinheira Gomes ◽  
Dwight D Bowman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Case Series ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Nictitating Membrane ◽  
Cornell University ◽  
Unilateral Disease ◽  
The Right ◽  
Lost To Follow Up

Case series summary Described are four cats diagnosed with ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by Cuterebra larvae. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed to identify cats with ophthalmomyiasis externa between 2005 and 2020 at Cornell University Hospital for Animals. Signalment, history, clinical and diagnostic findings, treatment and outcome were recorded. All cats were young (< 3 years of age), had outdoor access and were initially examined during the summer months. All cases had unilateral disease with the right eye affected. Two cases had nictitating membrane lesions and two had orbital disease. Concurrent superficial corneal ulceration was present in three cats. Two cats suffered from pyrexia, suspected secondary to inflammation from the larval infestation. Successful larval removal was performed in all cats, which resulted in improvement of discomfort and clinical signs. A corneal ulcer persisted in one cat, which was lost to follow-up prior to ulcer resolution. Parasite identification confirmed Cuterebra species infestation in all cases. Relevance and novel information To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of feline ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by Cuterebra species. Parasite removal was successful in restoring comfort and resolving clinical signs in all cats with adequate follow-up information.

Disparate histopathology of sebaceous adenitis in a rabbit

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. e001128
Author(s):  
Nicole A Heinrich ◽  
Douglas Chamroeun ◽  
Erin Locke
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Skin Biopsy ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Response To Therapy ◽  
Cutaneous Lesions ◽  
One Year ◽  
Rex Rabbit ◽  
Sebaceous Adenitis ◽  
Over Time

A 13-month-old, spayed, female rex rabbit presented with mildly pruritic, progressive patches of alopecia, erythema and scaling of the head, trunk and legs of five months’ duration. Initial skin biopsy was consistent with cutaneous epitheliotropic lymphoma, but a follow-up skin biopsy and response to therapy revealed that the rabbit actually had sebaceous adenitis. Nearly one year after presentation, the rabbit’s clinical signs remained well controlled. This case demonstrates the importance of interpreting histopathology in light of history, physical examination, supportive tests and response to therapy. It also demonstrates how cutaneous lesions may evolve over time and that serial biopsies may be required to achieve a diagnosis. Finally, this case suggests that there may be histopathological overlap between cutaneous epitheliotropic lymphoma and sebaceous adenitis in rabbits.

Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disk Disease in Six Cats

2008 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennipher E. Harris ◽  
Sarit Dhupa
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Intervertebral Disk ◽  
Decompressive Laminectomy ◽  
Pelvic Limb

Medical records of six cats diagnosed with lumbosacral intervertebral disk disease were reviewed. Clinical signs included reluctance to jump, low tail carriage, elimination outside the litter box, reluctance to ambulate, pelvic-limb paresis, urinary incontinence, and constipation. All cats had lumbosacral hyperpathia on palpation. Computed tomography in four cats revealed evidence of extradural spinal cord compression at the seventh lumbar (L7) to first sacral (S1) vertebral interspace. Compression was confirmed via myelography in three of these four cats, with confirmation in the fourth cat at the time of decompressive laminectomy. Each of the six cats underwent dorsal decompressive laminectomy at the L7 to S1 interspace. Postoperative clinical follow-up lasted 3 to 35 months, with most cats having excellent outcomes.

Complications, prognostic factors, and long-term outcomes for dogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome that underwent H-pharyngoplasty and ala-vestibuloplasty: 423 cases (2011–2017)

2021 ◽  
Vol 260 (S1) ◽  
pp. S65-S73
Author(s):  
Julien P.R. Carabalona ◽  
Kevin Le Boedec ◽  
Cyrill M. Poncet
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Ordered Logistic Regression ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Previously Treated ◽  
Multivariable Analyses

Abstract OBJECTIVE To describe the H-pharyngoplasty procedure, report the outcomes of dogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) treated with ala-vestibuloplasty and H-pharyngoplasty with a CO2 laser, and identify prognostic factors. ANIMALS 423 dogs. PROCEDURES Medical records of dogs admitted for BOAS from 2011 to 2017 were reviewed. Dogs were included if they were treated with ala-vestibuloplasty and H-pharyngoplasty with a CO2 laser. Signalment, physical examination findings, grades at admission of clinical signs associated with respiratory and digestive systems, diagnostic test results, postoperative treatments, and short-term follow-up results were extracted from medical records. Long-term follow-up of > 12 months was evaluated via questionnaire. Generalized ordered logistic regression was used for bivariable and multivariable analyses. RESULTS Overall mortality rate was 2.6%. Median duration of follow-up was 36 months (12 to 91 months), and 341 (80.6%) dog owners completed the questionnaire. Major complications included respiratory distress (2.1%), heatstroke (0.5%), and bronchopneumonia (0.5%). No dogs required revision surgery. Improvement in signs associated with the respiratory and digestive systems was reported in 72% and 34% of the dogs, respectively, and owners’ satisfaction was high (97.1%). Risk of death increased by 29.8% (95% CI, 11.8% to 50.7%) for every 1-year increase in age. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE H-pharyngoplasty was possible in all dogs with BOAS, including those previously treated with conventional surgery and was associated with low morbidity and improved respiratory and digestive signs. H-pharyngoplasty combined with ala-vestibuloplasty may be an alternative treatment for even the most severely affected dogs.

Prednisolone dosages in Addisonian dogs after integration of ACTH measurement into treatment surveillance

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (02) ◽  
pp. 90-96
Author(s):  
Tanja Haninger ◽  
Florian Zeugswetter
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Prednisolone Dosage ◽  
Starting Dose ◽  
Laboratory Reference ◽  
Glucocorticoid Deficiency ◽  
Sodium And Potassium

Summary Objective: To examine the prednisolone and fludrocortisone dosages in dogs with primary hypoadrenocorticism after integrating endogenous ACTH (eACTH) determination into the surveillance regimen. Materials and methods: The local electronic medical records database was searched for dogs with primary hypoadrenocorticism and a complete follow-up including routine eACTH measurements until stabilisation. Dogs were considered stable if they showed no signs of glucocorticoid deficiency or excess, sodium and potassium were within the laboratory reference limits and no change of prednisolone and/or fludrocortisone dosage was recommended by the clinician. To avoid subclinical glucocorticoid overreplacement prednisolone was routinely reduced in case of eACTH concentrations below the detection limit of the assay. Results: Thirteen client-owned dogs were eligible for inclusion in the study. Stabilisation was achieved after a median (range) of 14 (1–36) months and 4 (2–9) visits. After exclusion of two patients that did not need additional glucocorticoids, the prednisolone dosage was 0.06 (0.02–0.26) mg/kg/day and 9.1 times lower than the starting dose. No correlation was identified between prednisolone dosage in mg/kg/day and bodyweight (rSP = –0.369, p = 0.215). The final fludrocortisone dose was 0.022 (0.013–0.036) mg/kg/day. The median (range) survival time of the dogs that had died during the study period (n = 6) and all dogs was 74.5 (62–98) months and 71 (18–104) months, respectively. Conclusion and clinical relevance: The integration of eACTH measurement into treatment surveillance helps to optimise glucocorticoid replacement therapy. It supports treatment recommendations and is a particular aid in dogs with ambiguous clinical signs. The results suggest that most dogs on fludrocortisone substitution therapy benefit from additional very low dose prednisolone.

scholarly journals Relationship betweenLeishmaniaIFAT Titer and Clinicopathological Manifestations (Clinical Score) in Dogs

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Proverbio ◽  
Eva Spada ◽  
Giada Bagnagatti de Giorgi ◽  
Roberta Perego ◽  
Emanuela Valena
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Clinical Score ◽  
Canine Leishmaniasis ◽  
Creatinine Concentration ◽  
Clinical Scores ◽  
Soluble Immune Complexes

During canine leishmaniasis (CanL) due toLeishmania infantum,high levels of antibodies production are associated with the presence of various clinical signs, because of the deposition of soluble immune complexes in organs and tissues. The immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) is one of the most commonly used techniques for detection of anti-Leishmaniaantibodies. The purpose of this study was to assess whether there is a correlation between clinical signs and IFAT titers in dogs naturally infected withLeishmania. A retrospective study was performed on medical records of 49 dogs diagnosed with CanL. Information extracted from the medical records of each dog with CanL was clinical score, IFAT titer, serum total protein (TP), gamma globulin (IgG) and creatinine concentration, and protein creatinine ratio in urine sample (UP/UC) at each follow-up examination. Results show that dogs with highest IFAT titers recorded had higher mean clinical scores indicating a positive relationship (P<0.0001) between anti-Leishmaniaantibodies (IgG) and clinical manifestations, which becomes more evident in severe clinical forms of canine leishmaniasis. Higher TP and IgG serum concentrations were recorded in dogs with higher clinical scores. Significant association was observed between UP/UC and the IFAT titer (P=0.004).

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