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Bussières MP, Grasso S, Jull P. Preliminary evaluation of an indwelling epidural catheter for repeat methylprednisolone administration in canine lumbosacral stenosis. THE CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL = LA REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE 2024; 65:462-472. [PMID: 38694734 PMCID: PMC11017932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Objective To determine the complications, outcomes, and patency of a permanent epidural catheter and subcutaneous access port system (ECAPS) as part of conservative management of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in dogs. Animals and procedure Medical records of 11 client-owned dogs that underwent an ECAPS insertion were evaluated retrospectively. Clinical signs, complications related to the procedure, and system patency are reported. Results All dogs had lumbosacral pain at their initial neurological assessment, with comfort levels adequately controlled following epidural infiltrations. None suffered from complications related to the ECAPS procedure. In 10 dogs, there were no malfunctions for the duration of the study. However, in 1 dog, there was a suspected leak at Day 814. The longest duration of patency reported in this study was 870 d (at the time of writing). Conclusion Placement of an ECAPS is a feasible technique and a viable option to permit repeated epidural injections of steroids in dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis that is managed conservatively. Further studies are required to evaluate complication rates.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marie-Philippe Bussières
- The Veterinary Specialty Clinic for Anesthesia and Neurology (VSCAN), 2300 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 7G1
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- The Veterinary Specialty Clinic for Anesthesia and Neurology (VSCAN), 2300 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 7G1
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- The Veterinary Specialty Clinic for Anesthesia and Neurology (VSCAN), 2300 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 7G1
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Prišlin M, Vlahović D, Kostešić P, Ljolje I, Brnić D, Turk N, Lojkić I, Kunić V, Karadjole T, Krešić N. An Outstanding Role of Adipose Tissue in Canine Stem Cell Therapy. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12091088. [PMID: 35565514 PMCID: PMC9099541 DOI: 10.3390/ani12091088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Adipose tissue, previously known as connective tissue with a role in energy storage, is currently changing the course of treatments in veterinary medicine. Recent studies have revealed one particularly impressive function among all the newly discovered functions of adipose tissue. The interactive cells hosted by adipose tissue, the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), and their role in treating numerous diseases have provided a prospective course of research with positive outcomes in regenerative veterinary medicine (RVM). This review describes the main features of adipose tissue, emphasizing an eclectic combination of cells within the SVF and its thus far researched therapeutic possibilities in canine RVM. An afterwards focus is on a highly researched component of the SVF, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs), which were shown to have an extraordinary impact relying on several proposed mechanisms of action on mitigating pathologies in canines. Furthermore, ASC therapy showed the most significant results in the orthopaedics field and in neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and hepatology, which elevates the possibilities of ASC therapy to a whole new level. Therefore, this review article aims to raise awareness of the importance of research on cellular components, within abundant and easily accessible adipose tissue, in the direction of regenerative therapy in canines, considering the positive outcomes so far. Although the focus is on the positive aspects of cellular therapy in canines, the researchers should not forget the importance of identifying the potential negative aspects within published and upcoming research. Safe and standardized treatment represents a fundamental prerequisite for positively impacting the lives of canine patients.
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- Marina Prišlin
- Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska Cesta 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.P.); (D.B.); (I.L.); (V.K.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (D.V.); (P.K.); (N.T.); (T.K.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (D.V.); (P.K.); (N.T.); (T.K.)
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- Veterinary Clinic for Small Animals Buba, Dore Pfanove 11, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska Cesta 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.P.); (D.B.); (I.L.); (V.K.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (D.V.); (P.K.); (N.T.); (T.K.)
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- Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska Cesta 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.P.); (D.B.); (I.L.); (V.K.)
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- Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska Cesta 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.P.); (D.B.); (I.L.); (V.K.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (D.V.); (P.K.); (N.T.); (T.K.)
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- Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska Cesta 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.P.); (D.B.); (I.L.); (V.K.)
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