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Linney C. Diagnosing and treating pericardial disease in dogs and cats. IN PRACTICE 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/inpr.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Raleigh JS, Mayhew PD, Visser LC, Milovancev M, Kuntz CA, Formaggini L, Chiu HC, Skinner OT, Naiman JH, Oblak ML, McAnulty JF, Hoffman CL, Brückner M, Singh A. The development of ventricular fibrillation as a complication of pericardiectomy in 16 dogs. Vet Surg 2022; 51:611-619. [PMID: 35257394 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the clinical characteristics, perioperative protocols, and outcomes in dogs diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation (VF) while undergoing pericardiectomy. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective, multi-institutional study. ANIMALS Sixteen client-owned dogs. METHODS Cases were accrued through a listserve request posted to 3 subspecialty veterinary societies. Dogs were included if they developed VF during a pericardiectomy performed through an open or thoracoscopic approach. Data collected included signalment, history and physical examination, surgical approach, histopathology, treatment, and outcome. RESULTS Indications for pericardiectomy included idiopathic chylothorax (n = 7), neoplasia (4), idiopathic pericardial effusion (4), and foreign body granuloma (1). Surgical approaches included thoracoscopy (12), intercostal thoracotomy (3) and median sternotomy (1). Electrosurgical devices were used to complete at least part of the pericardiectomy in 15 of 16 dogs. Ventricular fibrillation appeared to be initiated during electrosurgical use in 8/15 dogs. However, in 5/15 dogs it was not obviously associated with electrosurgical use. In 3/16 dogs the timing of initiation of VF was unclear. In 7/16 dogs, cardiac arrhythmias were noted prior to the development of VF. Fourteen of 16 dogs died from intraoperative VF. CONCLUSION In most dogs ventricular fibrillation was a fatal complication of pericardiectomy. Ventricular fibrillation might be associated with the use of electrosurgical devices and cardiac manipulation during pericardiectomy although a causal link could not be established from the data in this study. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Surgeons must be aware of the risk of VF during pericardial surgery. Electrosurgery might need to be used judiciously during pericardiectomy, particularly in dogs exhibiting cardiac arrythmias.
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- Joseph S Raleigh
- Department of Surgical & Radiological Sciences, University of California-Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Surgical & Radiological Sciences, University of California-Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of California-Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA
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- Southpaws Specialty Surgery Animals, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, Iowa State University college of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Scharf VF. Updates in Thoracoscopy. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2022; 52:531-548. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Levi M, Parenti F, Muscatello LV, Battaia S, Santilli R, Perego M, Montinaro V, Massari F, Sarli G, Brunetti B. Pathological Findings of Canine Idiopathic Pericarditis and Pericardial Mesotheliomas: Correlation with Clinical and Survival Data. Vet Sci 2021; 8:vetsci8080162. [PMID: 34437484 PMCID: PMC8402876 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci8080162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Idiopathic pericarditis (IP) and pericardial mesothelioma (PM) are causes of pericardial effusion in dogs. Pericardiectomy can be a definitive treatment in the case of idiopathic pericardial effusion or a short-term intervention for mesothelioma. The aim of the present study was to investigate which histopathologic parameters are correlated with clinical outcomes in a cohort of dogs that underwent pericardiectomy. The histopathological findings of 22 IPs and 5 PMs were compared with clinical and survival data and the immunohistochemical characterization of immune cells (CD3, CD79α, Iba1). In IP, the mesothelium was lost in 20 cases, reactive in 9, atypical in 3, and mesothelial papillary hyperplasia (MPH) was observed in 4 cases. Numerous macrophages were found in both IPs and PMs especially at the superficial layer of the pericardium. T lymphocytes were observed in mild to moderate numbers and were more numerous than B lymphocytes in both IPs and PMs. MPH was correlated with the quantity of lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate in the superficial layer, inversely related to the thickness of the pericardium, and associated with a longer overall survival. Pericardial fibrosis was present in 19 out of 22 IPs and in all mesotheliomas and was correlated with increased time from initial presentation and pericardiectomy and lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate in the deep zone. Pericardial thickness was correlated with the amount of lymphoplasmacytic and macrophagic infiltrate in the deep zone. Mesothelioma was associated with an increased number of pericardiocentesis procedures before pericardiectomy and with the presence of macrophages in the superficial pericardial layer, edema, fibrin, and hemorrhage. Disease-free interval and overall survival were significantly shorter in patients with mesothelioma compared with IP.
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- Michela Levi
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra, 50, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, Italy; (M.L.); (F.P.); (G.S.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra, 50, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, Italy; (M.L.); (F.P.); (G.S.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra, 50, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, Italy; (M.L.); (F.P.); (G.S.); (B.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Ospedale Veterinario I Portoni Rossi, Via Roma 57, Zola Predosa, 40069 Bologna, Italy; (S.B.); (M.P.); (V.M.); (F.M.)
- Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa, Viale Marconi 27, Samarate, 21017 Varese, Italy;
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- Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa, Viale Marconi 27, Samarate, 21017 Varese, Italy;
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Ospedale Veterinario I Portoni Rossi, Via Roma 57, Zola Predosa, 40069 Bologna, Italy; (S.B.); (M.P.); (V.M.); (F.M.)
- Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa, Viale Marconi 27, Samarate, 21017 Varese, Italy;
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- Ospedale Veterinario I Portoni Rossi, Via Roma 57, Zola Predosa, 40069 Bologna, Italy; (S.B.); (M.P.); (V.M.); (F.M.)
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- Ospedale Veterinario I Portoni Rossi, Via Roma 57, Zola Predosa, 40069 Bologna, Italy; (S.B.); (M.P.); (V.M.); (F.M.)
- DOCVET, Clinica Veterinaria Nervianese, Via Lampugnani 3, 20014 Nerviano, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra, 50, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, Italy; (M.L.); (F.P.); (G.S.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra, 50, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, Italy; (M.L.); (F.P.); (G.S.); (B.B.)
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Griffin MA, Culp WTN, Rebhun RB. Canine and feline haemangiosarcoma. Vet Rec 2021; 189:e585. [PMID: 34213807 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Haemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a malignant neoplasm of dogs and cats that is suspected to originate from a pluripotent bone marrow progenitor with a complex and multifactorial pathogenesis. APPROACH Pertinent literature was identified, reviewed, and summarized for inclusion in the manuscript. RESULTS/INTERPRETATION Dogs are more frequently diagnosed with HSA than cats, and primary sites of this disease include dermal, subcutaneous/intramuscular, and visceral (most commonly the spleen). Dogs and cats with HSA generally have a poor prognosis owing to the rapid and widespread metastasis typically associated with this disease. However, some forms such as cutaneous HSA behave in a less aggressive fashion with improved outcomes. Surgical excision and anthracycline-based chemotherapy remain the mainstays of treatment, although novel treatment modalities are currently under investigation for potential roles in treatment of this disease. CONCLUSION This review aims to describe the clinical presentation and progression of the various forms of HSA in dogs and cats as well as to provide a systematic review of the veterinary literature with a focus on the various published treatment options and associated outcomes.
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- Maureen A Griffin
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California, USA
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Macrì F, Angileri V, Giannetto C, Scaletta L, Miele P, Pazzaglia L, Di Pietro S. Evaluation of Thoracoscopic Pericardial Window Size and Execution Time in Dogs: Comparison of Two Surgical Approaches. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11051438. [PMID: 34069765 PMCID: PMC8156995 DOI: 10.3390/ani11051438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pericardial effusion presents clinicians with a challenge when diagnosing the underlying cause and performing a prognosis. Different techniques have been suggested for canine thoracoscopic pericardiectomy with the creation of variable pericardial window size. The aim of this study was to statistically compare the surgical time and achieved window size of the paraxiphoid transdiaphragmatic and monolateral intercostal approaches. The paraxifoid and monolateral intercostal approaches showed a mean surgical time of 55 ± 20.08 (SD) minutes and 13.94 ± 4.61 (SD) minutes, and a mean pericardial window diameter of 4.23 ± 0.80 (SD) cm and 3.31 ± 0.43 (SD) cm, respectively. A significant correlation was observed between the dogs' bodyweight and window size (r = 0.48; p = 0.04) for both surgical approaches, and between the dogs' bodyweight and surgical time (r = 0.72; p = 0.0016) for monolateral intercostal approach. All treated dogs showed no clinical signs of recurrent cardiac tamponade during the follow-up. Our results provided useful information to help surgeons make the definitive choice of the surgical technique to treat the pericardial effusion.
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- Francesco Macrì
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Palatucci, 98168 Messina, Italy; (F.M.); (V.A.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Palatucci, 98168 Messina, Italy; (F.M.); (V.A.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Palatucci, 98168 Messina, Italy; (F.M.); (V.A.); (C.G.)
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- Veterinaria Enterprise Stp S.R.L., Via Galvani 33d, 00153 Rome, Italy; (L.S.); (P.M.)
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- Veterinaria Enterprise Stp S.R.L., Via Galvani 33d, 00153 Rome, Italy; (L.S.); (P.M.)
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- Clinica Veterinaria Galilei, Via B. Franklin 22, 59100 Prato, Italy;
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Palatucci, 98168 Messina, Italy; (F.M.); (V.A.); (C.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-090-6766758
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Scheuermann LM, Gordon-Evans WJ, Nault AJ. Systematic review of the treatment options for pericardial effusions in dogs. Vet Surg 2020; 50:20-28. [PMID: 32678497 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the evidence for the conservative and surgical management of pericardial effusions for neoplastic and idiopathic etiologies in dogs. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. SAMPLE POPULATION Peer-reviewed English-language articles describing the treatment and outcome of naturally occurring pericardial effusion in domestic dogs. METHODS A literature search was performed with PubMed, Cab Abstracts, Scopus, and Agricola in August 2019 for articles describing pericardial effusion treatment in dogs. Inclusion criteria were applied, and articles were evaluated for reported outcome and level of evidence by using The Oxford 2011 Levels of Evidence, a previously described hierarchical system, and GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation). RESULTS One hundred eight of the 641 unique articles that were identified and evaluated met inclusion criteria. Most articles included were case studies (68.2%) or retrospective case series (25.2%), with all articles providing a low level of evidence. The articles had inconsistent inclusion criteria, outcome measures, and follow-up, making comparison of outcomes difficult. CONCLUSION Because of the low quality of evidence of the studies included in this systematic review and the variability of the outcomes, there is not sufficient evidence to recommend one treatment option rather than another. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE There is a requirement for higher quality evidence such as randomized controlled trials and prospective comparative cohort studies. Standardization of outcome measures reported for each treatment option and disease process studied will allow for better comparison of outcomes between studies.
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- Logan M Scheuermann
- Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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- Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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- Veterinary Medical Library, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Kanai H, Furuya M, Hagiwara K, Nukaya A, Kondo M, Aso T, Fujii A, Sasai K. Efficacy of en bloc thoracic duct ligation in combination with pericardiectomy by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for canine idiopathic chylothorax. Vet Surg 2019; 49 Suppl 1:O102-O111. [PMID: 31880337 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the outcomes of pericardiectomy performed with conventional clipping thoracic duct ligation (C-TDL) to those with en bloc thoracic duct ligation (EB-TDL) using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for canine idiopathic chylothorax. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective consecutive case series. ANIMALS Thirteen client-owned dogs with idiopathic chylothorax. METHODS Medical records of dogs treated with pericardiectomy in combination with TDL by VATS without intraoperative contrast were reviewed. Five and seven dogs underwent C-TDL and EB-TDL, respectively, and 11 dogs were evaluated by preoperative and 7- to 10-days-postoperative computed tomography-lymphography (CTLG). No clinical symptoms with absent or minimal pleural effusion was defined as clinical improvement. Long-term remission (LTR) was defined as rapid resolution of pleural effusion and no recurrence for more than 1 year. Anesthesia time, operation time, the duration of hospitalization, and time until pleural effusion resolution were compared. RESULTS Clinical improvement was achieved in 91.7% of the cases (C-TDL, 4/5; EB-TDL, 7/7), excluding one case of intraoperative death. The LTR rate was significantly higher with EB-TDL (6/7 [85.7%]) than with C-TDL (1/5 [20%]). Anesthesia time, operation time, and time until pleural effusion resolution were significantly better with EB-TDL than with C-TDL. The rates of thoracic ducts visualization by postoperative CTLG were 100% (5/5) with C-TDL and 42.9% (3/7) with EB-TDL. CONCLUSION En bloc TDL was an effective treatment for canine idiopathic chylothorax in this patient population. It compared favorably to C-TDL, although missed branches at the time of surgery may explain the difference between C-TDL and EB-TDL in this small population of cases. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE En bloc TDL by VATS was an effective minimally invasive treatment for canine idiopathic chylothorax. Computed tomography-lymphography can be used for surgical planning and postoperative evaluation.
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- Hiroo Kanai
- Kanai Veterinary Surgery, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan.,Study group of Small Animal Minimally Invasive Treatment (SAMIT)
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Izumisano, Osaka, Japan
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- Study group of Small Animal Minimally Invasive Treatment (SAMIT).,Department of Digestive Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
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- Study group of Small Animal Minimally Invasive Treatment (SAMIT).,Aya Animal Hospital, Nara City, Nara, Japan
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- Study group of Small Animal Minimally Invasive Treatment (SAMIT).,Apple Tree Animal Hospital, Anjo, Aichi
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- Study group of Small Animal Minimally Invasive Treatment (SAMIT).,Animal Medical Center ALOHA, Fukuyama, Hiroshima
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- Kanai Veterinary Surgery, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Izumisano, Osaka, Japan
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Pericardial Patch as a Palliative Treatment in Three Dogs Affected by Unresectable Cardiac Tumor. ACTA VET-BEOGRAD 2019. [DOI: 10.2478/acve-2019-0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This report is aimed at describing a pericardial patch for unresectable cardiac tumors as a palliative technique to prevent pleural effusion.
Each dog underwent the same diagnostic protocol including a cardiological assessment, hematology and biochemistry profile, urinary test, abdominal and heart ultrasonography and chest radiographs. Computed tomography was always performed in order to exclude any potential metastatic lesions. All dogs underwent open pericardiectomy: the pericardium was opened and transposed on the mass according to its shape. Biopsy of the mass was always performed. Histopathological evaluation of the masses described two HAS and one chemodectoma. Chemotherapy protocol includes doxorubicin that was weekly administered. Dogs with HSA survived 65 and 85 days respectively without pleural effusion, while the dog with chemodectoma died after six months for reasons unrelated to the tumor.
No evidence of pleural effusion was observed during the heart recheck, monthly performed.
Pericardial patch is a potential choice as a palliative treatment for unresectable cardiac tumors. No pleural effusion was seen in three dogs affected by unresectable cardiac tumors.
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Mayhew PD, Chohan A, Hardy BT, Singh A, Case JB, Giuffrida MA, Culp WTN. Cadaveric evaluation of fluoroscopy-assisted placement of one-lung ventilation devices for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in dogs. Vet Surg 2019; 49 Suppl 1:O93-O101. [PMID: 31588587 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility of fluoroscopy-assisted placement of one-lung ventilation (OLV) devices in dogs. STUDY DESIGN Experimental study. SAMPLE POPULATION Canine cadavers (n = 8) weighing between 20.2 and 37.4 kg. METHODS Thoracoscopic access with a two-port approach was established to evaluate bilateral lung ventilation patterns. Advancement of a left-sided Robertshaw double-lumen endobronchial tube (DLT) and the EZ-blocker (EZ) were evaluated under direct fluoroscopic guidance. Each dog also underwent bronchoscopy-assisted placement of an Arndt endobronchial blocker (EBB). Time to initial placement, success of creating complete OLV (after initial placement attempt and after up to two repositionings), and ease of placement score were recorded. Device position was evaluated bronchoscopically after each fluoroscopy-assisted placement attempt. RESULTS Time to initial placement was significantly shorter for EZ than for DLT and EBB. The rate of successful placement after up to two repositioning attempts was 87.5%, 87.5%, and 100.0% on the right and 87.5%, 100.0%, 100.0% on the left for DLT, EZ, and EBB, respectively, and was not different between devices. Ease of placement scores were significantly higher for DLT compared with EZ and EBB on both the left and the right sides. CONCLUSION Fluoroscopy-assisted placement of DLT and EZ appears feasible in canine cadavers. EZ-blocker placement was efficient and technically easier than DLT, but positioning must be adapted for dogs. Bronchoscopy-assisted placement of EBB remains highly successful. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Fluoroscopy-assisted placement of EZ and DLT is a useful alternative to bronchoscopy-assisted placement of these OLV devices.
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- Philipp D Mayhew
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California
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Histiocytic sarcoma (HS) and hemangiosarcoma (HSA) are uncommon and aggressive neoplasms that develop much more frequently in dogs than in cats. Breed-specific predispositions have been identified for both cancers. The development of novel diagnostics is underway and may aid in earlier diagnosis. Therapeutic approaches to HS and HSA depend on the stage of disease and may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Such interventions improve outcome; however, aside from a small number of clinical circumstances, both diseases are considered largely incurable. Continued efforts toward the identification of driver mutations and subsequent druggable targets may lead to improvements in long-term prognosis.
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- Christine Mullin
- Hope Veterinary Specialists, 40 Three Tun Road, Malvern, PA 19355, USA.
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- Hope Veterinary Specialists, 40 Three Tun Road, Malvern, PA 19355, USA
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Michelotti KP, Youk A, Payne JT, Anderson J. Outcomes of dogs with recurrent idiopathic pericardial effusion treated with a 3-port right-sided thoracoscopic subtotal pericardiectomy. Vet Surg 2019; 48:1032-1041. [PMID: 31042303 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a 3-port right-sided thoracoscopic subtotal pericardiectomy (TSP) to treat dogs with recurrent idiopathic pericardial effusion (RIPE) and report their long-term survival. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. ANIMALS Sixteen client-owned dogs. METHODS Medical records were searched for dogs with idiopathic pericardial effusion that recurred after 1 or more pericardiocenteses and treated with a 3-port right-sided technique (1 subxiphoid camera port and 2 instrument ports on the right side of the dog). Follow-up consisted of direct examination or communication with referring veterinarians or owners. RESULTS Thoracoscopic subtotal pericardiectomy was successfully completed in all dogs, with no surgical complications. The median duration of postoperative follow-up was 191.5 days (range, 5-1345). The median survival time (MST) after surgery was 365 days (range, 5-1345); MST of dogs with a histopathological diagnosis of neoplasia (n = 4) was 76 days, whereas dogs with no evidence of neoplasia had an MST of 367 days (n = 12, P = .14). Recurrent pleural effusion was the ultimate cause of death or reason for euthanasia in 8 of 16 dogs. CONCLUSION The technique described here resulted in similar surgical times and outcomes for dogs undergoing TSP for RIPE compared with previous studies. Neoplasia was identified in 4 of 16 dogs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Thoracoscopic subtotal pericardiectomy can be readily performed with only 2 instrument ports, both on the same side of the dog, and without 1-lung ventilation. Recurrent pleural effusion led to the death of half of the dogs in this series.
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- Kurt P Michelotti
- Small Animal Surgery Department, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Small Animal Surgery Department, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Small Animal Surgery Department, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Small Animal Surgery Department, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Use of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer in Dogs and Cats. Vet Sci 2019; 6:vetsci6010033. [PMID: 30897763 PMCID: PMC6466197 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci6010033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Surgical management of neoplastic disease is common in veterinary medicine. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has gained widespread acceptance by veterinary surgeons and is experiencing rapid growth and frequency of use. Many neoplastic diseases in the abdomen and thorax of dogs and cats can be treated as effectively with MIS as with traditional open surgery. Additionally, MIS allows for less invasive options for organ biopsy in cancer patients either for initial diagnosis or for staging to inform prognosis and treatment. Despite the recent increase in MIS, additional research is required to further characterize the benefits to oncology patients and to ensure that surgical oncologic principles and patient outcomes are not compromised by the use of MIS.
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Pericardial Effusion in a Dog with Pericardial Hemangiosarcoma. J Vet Cardiol 2019; 23:81-87. [PMID: 31174732 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2019.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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An adult Jack Russel terrier dog presented for evaluation of large-volume peritoneal and pleural effusion. Echocardiography revealed scant pericardial effusion and abnormally thickened pericardium. Electrocardiography revealed complete atrioventricular block with junctional and ventricular escape beats and occasional ventricular premature complexes. Computed tomography of the thorax confirmed diffuse abnormal thickening of the pericardium, and a tentative diagnosis of constrictive-effusive pericarditis was made. The dog underwent subtotal pericardiectomy to remove the parietal pericardium and permanent epicardial pacemaker implantation to manage bradycardia. Based on pericardial histopathology and immunohistochemistry, a diagnosis of pericardial hemangiosarcoma was made. Systemic chemotherapy was initiated with doxorubicin 1 month after surgery. Despite initial improvement with chemotherapy, the dog was euthanized 4 months after surgery because of development of recurrent pleural effusion. To the author's knowledge, this is the first case report in dogs to describe isolated pericardial location of hemangiosarcoma resulting in constrictive-effusive pericarditis.
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Studer N, Vizcaíno Revés N, Rytz U, Iff I. Suspected electrically induced ventricular fibrillation during thoracoscopic partial pericardectomy in two dogs. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2019. [DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Nicole Studer
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain TherapyVetsuisse FacultyUniversity of BerneBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Small Animal SurgeryVetsuisse FacultyUniversity of BerneBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain TherapyVetsuisse FacultyUniversity of BerneBernSwitzerland
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Carvajal JL, Case JB, Mayhew PD, Runge J, Singh A, Townsend S, Monnet E. Outcome in dogs with presumptive idiopathic pericardial effusion after thoracoscopic pericardectomy and pericardioscopy. Vet Surg 2018; 48:O105-O111. [DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Revised: 08/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Jose L. Carvajal
- University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Gainesville Florida
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- University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Gainesville Florida
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- University of California Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Davis California
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College Guelph Ontario Canada
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- University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Gainesville Florida
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- Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Fort Collins Colorado
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Barbur LA, Rawlings CA, Radlinsky MG. Epicardial exposure provided by a novel thoracoscopic pericardectomy technique compared to standard pericardial window. Vet Surg 2017; 47:146-152. [PMID: 29094362 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Revised: 06/03/2017] [Accepted: 07/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE (1) To describe a novel technique for thoracoscopic pericardectomy using a pericardial window with vertical pericardial fillets (PW+F). (2) To compare epicardial exposure between a standard pericardial window (PW) and PW+F. STUDY DESIGN Experimental study. ANIMALS Purpose-bred research dogs (n = 12). METHODS PW was performed through a 3-port subxiphoid thoracoscopic approach. After PW, vertical fillets were made in the pericardium for PW+F. Thoracoscopic images from 3 views were acquired after each procedure, and percentage of epicardial surface exposed (PESE) was compared. Epicardial exposure and iatrogenic damage to surrounding structures were directly assessed via postmortem gross examination. RESULTS The exposed epicardial surface (PESE) was increased with our novel compared to the standard technique. Median surgery time for PW+F was 25 minutes. The procedure was performed in 11 of 12 dogs without iatrogenic damage to surrounding structures. In 1 dog, the electrosurgery device contacted the epicardium and caused fatal ventricular fibrillation while performing PW+F. Based on postmortem assessment in all dogs with PW+F, the pericardium could move freely away from the heart, exposing the majority of the epicardial surface. CONCLUSION Thoracoscopic PW+F is a novel technique that improves the exposure of the epicardium compared to standard PW. While PW+F can be performed successfully and in an efficient manner, the surgeon must be aware of the risk of iatrogenic trauma to thoracic structures when using electrosurgery. CLINICAL RELEVANCE PW+F offers a relatively safe, efficient, and effective minimally invasive method that improves the exposure of the epicardium compared to PW.
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- Laura A Barbur
- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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MacIver MA, Case JB, Monnet EL, Hunt GB, Mayhew PD, Oblak ML, Runge JJ, Singh A, Smeak DD, Steffey MA, Boston SE. Video-assisted extirpation of cranial mediastinal masses in dogs: 18 cases (2009–2014). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2017; 250:1283-1290. [DOI: 10.2460/javma.250.11.1283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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De Ridder M, Kitshoff A, Devriendt N, Or M, Rubio - Guzman A, de Rooster H. Transdiaphragmatic pericardiectomy in dogs. Vet Rec 2017; 180:95. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.103962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- M. De Ridder
- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Clinical Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Ghent University; Merelbeke Belgium
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Clinical Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Ghent University; Merelbeke Belgium
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Clinical Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Ghent University; Merelbeke Belgium
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Clinical Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Ghent University; Merelbeke Belgium
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Clinical Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Ghent University; Merelbeke Belgium
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- Chad Schmiedt
- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Georgia 30602, USA; e-mail:
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Case JB. Advances in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, Thoracoscopy. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2016; 46:147-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2015.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Radlinsky MG. Complications and Conversion from Endoscopic to Open Surgery. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2015; 46:137-45. [PMID: 26410561 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2015.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Endoscopic surgery is a rapidly expanding modality of diagnosis and treatment of small animal patients. The development of skills, equipment, and minimally invasive means of correcting complications may be of great importance in decreasing the incidence of conversion from endoscopic to open surgery; however, conversion to an open approach should never be seen as a failure. Conversion should be considered at any time that it is of the greatest benefit for the patient. This concept is important enough to warrant discussion with the owner before surgery and acceptance of the need to convert without further consultation during the procedure.
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- MaryAnn G Radlinsky
- Department of Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Georgia, 2200 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30602, USA.
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Radlinsky M. Current concepts in minimally invasive surgery of the thorax. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2015; 45:523-35. [PMID: 25735217 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2015.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Thoracoscopy is a technique that has been shown to decrease patient morbidity and is rapidly becoming more diversely applied for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in veterinary medicine. This article describes the basic equipment and application of thoracoscopy in small animal surgery. The diagnostic and therapeutic applications are introduced and briefly described.
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- MaryAnn Radlinsky
- Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Georgia, DW Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602-7390, USA.
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Mullin CM, Arkans MA, Sammarco CD, Vail DM, Britton BM, Vickery KR, Risbon RE, Lachowicz J, Burgess KE, Manley CA, Clifford CA. Doxorubicin chemotherapy for presumptive cardiac hemangiosarcoma in dogs †. Vet Comp Oncol 2014; 14:e171-e183. [PMID: 25524594 DOI: 10.1111/vco.12131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2014] [Revised: 11/16/2014] [Accepted: 11/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sixty-four dogs were treated with single-agent doxorubicin (DOX) for presumptive cardiac hemangiosarcoma (cHSA). The objective response rate (CR + PR) was 41%, and the biologic response rate (CR + PR + SD), or clinical benefit, was 68%. The median progression-free survival (PFS) for treated dogs was 66 days. The median survival time (MST) for this group was 116 days and was significantly improved compared to a MST of 12 days for untreated control dogs (P = 0.0001). Biologic response was significantly associated with improved PFS (P < 0.0001) and OS (P < 0.0001). Univariate analysis identified larger tumour size as a variable negatively associated with PFS. The high rate of clinical benefit and improved MST suggest that DOX has activity in canine cHSA.
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- C M Mullin
- The Oncology Service, Washington, DC, USA.,Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA.,North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA
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- University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison, WI, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA.,BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York, NY, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA.,Hope Veterinary Specialists, Malvern, PA, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA.,Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Levittown, PA, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA.,BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York, NY, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA.,Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA, USA
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- The Oncology Service, Washington, DC, USA.,Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA.,Hope Veterinary Specialists, Malvern, PA, USA
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Case JB, Mayhew PD, Singh A. Evaluation of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Treatment of Spontaneous Pneumothorax and Pulmonary Bullae in Dogs. Vet Surg 2014; 44 Suppl 1:31-8. [PMID: 25307452 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12288.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2013] [Accepted: 07/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the operative findings and clinical outcome in dogs undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax and pulmonary bullae. STUDY DESIGN Multi-institutional retrospective case series. ANIMALS Dogs (n = 12) with spontaneous pneumothorax and/or pulmonary bullae. METHODS Medical records (2008-2013) were reviewed for signalment, clinical signs, diagnostic imaging, surgical and histopathologic findings, and outcome in 12 dogs that had VATS for treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax and pulmonary bullae. In particular, conversion to median sternotomy and surgical success were evaluated. RESULTS Twelve dogs had initial VATS for spontaneous pneumothorax and/or pulmonary bullae. Conversion to median sternotomy because of inability to identify a parenchymal lesion/leak was necessary in 7 (58%) dogs. VATS without conversion to median sternotomy was performed in 6 (50%) dogs. Successful surgical outcomes occurred in 5 (83%) dogs that had conversion to median sternotomy, and in 3 (50%) dogs that had VATS without conversion to median sternotomy. CONCLUSIONS Exploratory thoracoscopy was associated with a high rate of conversion to median sternotomy because of inability to identify leaking pulmonary lesions in dogs with spontaneous pneumothorax and pulmonary bullae. Failure to convert to a median sternotomy may be associated with recurrent or persistent pneumothorax.
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- J Brad Case
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California
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- Ontario Veterinary College, University Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- P. D. Mayhew
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine; University of California-Davis; Davis CA 95616 USA
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Atencia S, Doyle RS, Whitley NT. Thoracoscopic pericardial window for management of pericardial effusion in 15 dogs. J Small Anim Pract 2013; 54:564-9. [PMID: 24106985 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To report short-term complications and long-term outcomes of thoracoscopic pericardial window for management of pericardial effusion in dogs. METHODS Retrospective study of dogs in which thoracoscopic pericardial window was performed using a three-cannula technique. Surgery time, complications, postoperative management, area of resected pericardium, histopathology results and outcome were evaluated. RESULTS Diagnoses included dogs with idiopathic pericardial effusion (n = 10), cardiac mass (n = 4) and mesothelioma (n = 1). One case required conversion to sternotomy. Median thoracoscopic surgery time was 52 · 5 (range, 45-80) minutes. Complications occurred in four (26%) cases. Median time to discharge was one (range, 1-6) day. Of dogs with idiopathic pericardial effusion, one is alive at 150 days, one was lost to follow-up at 180 days while eight were euthanased of which five were for unrelated reasons. All dogs with neoplastic causes died or were euthanased because of their illness. Median survival time for dogs with idiopathic pericardial effusion (635 days; range, 70-1165) was significantly longer than that for dogs with neoplasia (30 days; range, 1-107). CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Thoracoscopic pericardial window is of low morbidity with short surgery and hospitalisation times. It provides good long-term control of idiopathic pericardial effusion but short-term palliation of clinical signs in dogs with neoplastic disease.
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- S Atencia
- Davies Veterinary Specialists, Manor Farm Business Park, Higham Gobion, Herts, SG5 3HR
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