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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 72(4): 1258-1262, July-Aug. 2020. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1131512

ABSTRACT

Este estudo objetivou descrever o aspecto hematológico de seis onças-pardas (Puma concolor) infectadas pelo Cytauxzoon felis. Os seis casos de infecção foram identificados durante o manejo sanitário de 11 animais de um centro de reabilitação de animais silvestres. Estruturas compatíveis com piroplasmídeos foram observadas durante a avaliação do esfregaço sanguíneo e confirmadas como Cytauxzoon felis pela técnica de PCR. A análise estatística demonstrou diferença significativa (P<0,05) no número absoluto dos linfócitos entre os grupos dos animais infectados e não infectados. Assim, expressivas alterações hematológicas e bioquímicas entre os grupos investigados alertam para a dificuldade de identificação de onças-pardas infectadas por C. felis, apoiada apenas em exames de rotina, bem como para o risco, sobretudo, da reintrodução desses animais na natureza.(AU)


This Cytauxzoon felis by the PCR technique. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference is study aimed to describe the hematological appearance of six puma (puma concolor) infected with cytauxzoon felis. The six cases of infection were identified during the sanitary management of 11 animals from a wild animal rehabilitation center. Piroplasmid compatible structures were observed during the blood smear evaluation and confirmed as (P<0.05) in the absolute number of lymphocytes between the groups of infected and uninfected animals. Thus expressive hematological and biochemical alterations between the groups investigated alert to the difficulty of identifying infected brown jaguars by C. felis, supported only by routine examinations, and the risk especially when aiming at the reintroduction of these animals in the wild.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Plasmids , Lymphocytes/chemistry , Puma/blood , Hematologic Tests/veterinary , Brazil , Polymerase Chain Reaction/veterinary , Animals, Wild/blood
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 71(5): 1433-1444, set.-out. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1038654

ABSTRACT

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of the Rolipram during the maturation of bovine oocytes and gene expression of embryos produced in vitro. Bovine ovaries were collected in slaughterhouse. The COCs were selected and divided into 5 groups: Control 0 time; Control: IVM for 24 hours; Rolipram treatments with IVM blocking for 24 hours in maturation medium containing (100, 150 and 200µM). After 24 hours all groups were reseated in IVM for another 24 hours. Subsequently COCs were subjected to the same IVM system and fertilized, being checked for cleavage post fertilization and for blastocyst. In addition, performed expression of the following genes: Mater, BMP15 and Bax. No difference was found in gene expression. Of oocytes evaluated shortly after follicular aspiration, 79.00% were in GV, GVBD, MI, while 13.40%, were in MII and 7.60%, D/NI. Significant difference was observed in different concentrations (T100, T200 and T150µM) in oocytes that have reached the MII phase compared to control treatments (P= 0.003). Differences were observed in cleavage rate (P< 0.05) between T150 and T200 when compared to the C/24 Group. A high difference was observed on blastocyst rate (P< 0.001) among treatments compared to the control group.(AU)


O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito do rolipram durante a maturação de oócitos bovinos, expressão gênica e embriões produzidos in vitro. Os ovários bovinos foram coletados no matadouro. Os COCs foram selecionados e divididos em cinco grupos: controle 0 tempo; controle: MIV por 24 horas; tratamentos rolipram com bloqueio MIV por 24 horas em meio de maturação contendo 100, 150 e 200µM. Após 24 horas, todos os grupos foram recolocados em MIV por mais 24 horas. Subsequentemente COCs foram submetidos ao mesmo sistema MIV e fertilizados, sendo avaliada a taxa de clivagem e de blastocisto, além da expressão dos seguintes genes: Mater, BMP15 e Bax. Nenhuma diferença foi observada na expressão gênica. Dos oócitos avaliados logo após a aspiração folicular, 79,0% estavam em GV, GVBD, MI, enquanto 13,40% estavam em MII, e 7,60% em D/NI. A diferença significativa foi observada em diferentes concentrações (T100, T200 e T150µM) em oócitos que atingiram a fase MII em comparação aos tratamentos de controle (P=0,3). Diferenças foram observadas nas taxas de clivagem (P<0,5) entre T150 e T200 quando comparadas com as taxas do grupo C/24. Uma grande diferença foi observada na taxa de blastocisto (P<0,1) entre os tratamentos em relação ao grupo controle.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Cattle , Oocytes/growth & development , Gene Expression/drug effects , Rolipram/pharmacology , Embryonic Development/drug effects , In Vitro Techniques/methods , In Vitro Techniques/veterinary
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 70(5): 1362-1368, set.-out. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-946808

ABSTRACT

O objetivo com este estudo foi comparar as técnicas de citologia aspirativa, biópsia e citobloco para identificação e quantificação parasitológica de Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum chagasi em medula óssea de cães. Amostras de tecido medular de 26 animais, em diferentes estágios clínico-laboratoriais da doença, foram estudadas obedecendo-se os mesmos critérios de investigação nas técnicas de citologia aspirativa, biópsia e citobloco. O menor número de campos para a confirmação parasitológica foi constatado no esfregaço direto obtido por citologia aspirativa. O estágio clínico-laboratorial não influenciou no número de campos necessários para a primeira visualização do agente em nenhuma das técnicas (p>0,05), e menor intensidade parasitária foi observada nas lâminas de citobloco. As técnicas de citologia aspirativa e biópsia concordaram na estimativa do coeficiente de infectividade no tecido estudado (p<0,05). Apesar de a técnica de citobloco permitir a concentração de células e o melhor reaproveitamento de amostras, não demonstrou ser um método adequado para rápida identificação e quantificação parasitológica na leishmaniose visceral canina. Considerando-se suas vantagens, a citologia aspirativa foi o melhor método para detecção microscópica do parasito e determinação do nível de intensidade parasitária no tecido estudado.(AU)


The aim of the present study was to compare the aspiration cytology, biopsy and cell block techniques for identification and parasitological quantification of Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum chagasi in dog bone marrow. Bone marrow tissue samples from 26 animals, in different clinical-laboratory stages of the disease, were studied according to the same criteria of investigation in the aspiration cytology, biopsy and cell block techniques. The lowest number of fields for the parasitological confirmation was found in the direct smear obtained by aspiration cytology. The clinical-laboratory stage did not influence the number of fields required for the first visualization of the agent in any of the techniques (p> 0.05) and less parasitic intensity was observed in the cell block slides. The aspiration cytology and biopsy techniques agreed on the estimation of infectivity coefficient in the tissue studied (p< 0.05). Although the cell block technique allows the concentration of cells and better reutilization of samples, it has not been shown to be an adequate method for rapid identification and parasitological quantification in canine visceral leishmaniasis. Considering its advantages, aspiration cytology was the best method for microscopic detection of the parasite and determination of the level of parasite intensity in the tissue studied.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Biopsy, Fine-Needle/methods , Bone Marrow/pathology , Leishmaniasis, Visceral/parasitology
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 68(2): 313-320, mar.-abr. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-779778

ABSTRACT

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os indicadores laboratoriais, eletrocardiográficos e histológicos de lesão cardíaca em diferentes grupos clínicos de cães com leishmaniose visceral. Foram analisados marcadores séricos, traçado eletrocardiográfico e fragmentos de tecido cardíaco de 41 cães naturalmente infectados, distribuídos em três grupos: assintomático, oligossintomático e sintomático. Todos os animais apresentaram aumento na atividade sérica da enzima creatina quinase fração MB. No traçado eletrocardiográfico, o complexo de baixa voltagem foi o distúrbio de condução mais frequente (8/10). Na análise histológica, 75,6% dos cães apresentaram reação inflamatória com predomínio de infiltrados linfo-histiocítico (13/31) de intensidade discreta a moderada e distribuição multifocal. As alterações microscópicas identificadas no miocárdio foram independentes dos achados laboratoriais, eletrocardiográficos e do quadro clínico apresentado pelos animais estudados. A ausência de associação entre alterações histopatológicas e os parâmetros investigados alerta para a dificuldade de identificação de cardiopatia em cães com leishmaniose visceral e ressalta a importância de incluir a leishmaniose visceral no diagnóstico de patologias cardíacas principalmente em regiões endêmicas para o agente.


The aim of this study was to evaluate the laboratory indicators, electrocardiographic and cardiac histological lesions in different clinical groups of dogs with visceral leishmaniasis. Serum markers were analyzed in conjunction with the electrocardiographic tracing and heart tissue fragments of 41 naturally infected dogs which were divided into three groups: asymptomatic, oligosymptomatic and symptomatic. All animals showed increased activity in serum creatine kinase MB fraction. In the electrocardiographic tracing, low voltage complex was the most frequent conduction disorder (8/12). In the histological analysis, 75.6% of the dogs showed inflammatory reaction with predominance of linfohistiocítico infiltrates (13/31) of mild to moderate intensity and multifocal distribution. Microscopic changes identified in the myocardium were independent laboratory findings, an electrocardiographic and clinical picture presented by the studied animals. The lack of association between histopathological changes and the parameters investigated indicate the difficulty in disease identification in dogs with visceral leishmaniasis and highlights the importance of including visceral leishmaniasis in the diagnosis of heart disease especially in endemic regions to the agent.


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Cardiomyopathies/veterinary , Leishmaniasis, Visceral/physiopathology , Leishmaniasis, Visceral/veterinary , Myocarditis/veterinary , Biomarkers/analysis , Enzymes , Electrocardiography/veterinary , Leishmania/pathogenicity
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 67(2): 325-333, Mar-Apr/2015. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: lil-747063

ABSTRACT

Chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate nutraceuticals are commonly used in the management of degenerative articular disease in veterinary routine. However, there are controversies on the contribution of these substances to articular cartilage. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of a chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate-based veterinary nutraceutical on the repair of an induced osteochondral defect in a dog femoral condyle, by macroscopic, histological and histomorphometric analyses. The nutraceutical was orally administered the day following injury induction, every 24 hours (treated group, TG, n=24), compared with animals that did not receive the product (control group, CG, n=24). Six animals per group were anaesthetized for sample collection at 15, 30, 60 and 90 days after surgery. At 15 days, defects were macroscopically filled with red-pinkish tissue. After 30 days, whitish color tissue was observed, both in TG and CG animals, with firmer consistency to touch at 60 and 90 postoperative days. Histological analysis demonstrated that, in both groups, there was initial blood clot formation, which was subsequently substituted by a fibrin net, with capillary proliferation from the adjacent bone marrow and infiltration of mesenchymal cells in clot periphery. As cellular differentiation developed, repair tissue presented a fibrocartilage aspect most of the time, and new subchondral bone formation occurred in the deepest area corresponding to the defect. Histomorphometry suggested that the nutraceutical did not favor the articular cartilage repair process. It was concluded that nutraceutical did not significantly influence chondrocytes proliferation or hyaline architecture restoration.(AU)


Os nutracêuticos compostos de sulfato de condroitina e glucosamina são comumente utilizados no manejo da doença articular degenerativa na rotina veterinária. Entretanto, existem controvérsias sobre a contribuição dessas substâncias à cartilagem articular. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficácia de um nutracêutico veterinário à base de sulfato de condroitina e glucosamina na reparação de defeitos osteocondrais induzidos no côndilo femoral de cães, através de análises macroscópica, histológica e histomorfométrica. O nutracêutico foi administrado no dia seguinte à indução da lesão, pela via oral, a cada 24 horas (grupo tratado - GT, 24 animais), sendo comparado a animais que não receberam o produto (grupo controle - GC, de igual número de animais). Aos 15, 30, 60 e 90 dias após a cirurgia, seis animais por grupo foram anestesiados para ser realizada a coleta das amostras. Aos 15 dias, os defeitos eram macroscopicamente preenchidos por tecido de coloração rósea a avermelhada. Já a partir dos 30 dias, observou-se preenchimento por tecido de coloração esbranquiçada, tanto nos animais do GT quanto nos do GC, com consistência mais firme ao toque digital aos 60 e 90 dias de pós-operatório. A análise histológica revelou que, em ambos os grupos, houve inicialmente formação de coágulo sanguíneo que, posteriormente, foi substituído por uma rede de fibrina, com proliferação de capilares a partir da medula óssea adjacente e infiltração de células mesenquimais na periferia do coágulo. À medida que se processou a diferenciação celular, o tecido de reparação se apresentou na maioria das vezes com aspecto de fibrocartilagem e, na região mais profunda da área correspondente ao defeito, ocorreu formação de osso novo subcondral. A histomorfometria sugeriu que o nutracêutico não favoreceu o processo de reparação da cartilagem articular. Concluiu-se que o nutracêutico não influenciou consideravelmente na proliferação de condrócitos nem na restauração da arquitetura hialina.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Osteoarthritis/veterinary , Cartilage Diseases/veterinary , Chondroitin Sulfates/therapeutic use , Arthroplasty, Subchondral/veterinary , Glucosamine/therapeutic use , Joint Diseases/veterinary
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 66(3): 655-664, 06/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-718060

ABSTRACT

The objectives of this study were to compare surgical techniques and the effects of using n-butyl 2-cyanoacrylate and bovine amniotic membrane to repair perforated lesions in corneas. Penetrating keratoplasty was performed in sixty New Zealand White rabbits under general anesthesia. Group 1 (G1) was treated with n-butyl 2-cyanoacrylate, group 2 (G2) received a fragment of amniotic membrane through the anterior chamber and application of n-butyl 2-cyanoacrylate over the lesion, group 3 (G3) was treated with the same technique as G2 with the addition of an amniotic membrane bandage covering the cornea and sutured in the limbus region, and group 4 (G4) was treated with an amniotic membrane sutured to the lesion and an amniotic membrane bandage sutured in the limbus region. Clinical, histological and histomorphometric examinations of the corneas were performed. The membrane acted as a barrier for aqueous humor in G2 and G3, thereby keeping the surface dry for adhesive application; it also prevented the adhesive from contacting intraocular structures. The groups treated with amniotic membrane and surgical adhesive showed better results than the groups treated with either material alone. Thus, the combination of the membrane with the adhesive is recommended for this type of lesion...


Os objetivos deste estudo foram comparar técnicas cirúrgicas e efeitos do n-butil 2-cianoacrilato e da membrana amniótica bovina na reparação de lesões perfuradas em córneas. Sessenta coelhos da raça Nova Zelândia Branca foram submetidos à ceratoplastia penetrante sob anestesia geral. O grupo 1 (G1) foi tratado com n-butil 2-cianoacrilato; o grupo 2 (G2) recebeu um fragmento de membrana amniótica pela câmara anterior e aplicação de n-butil 2-cianoacrilato sobre a lesão; o grupo 3 (G3) foi tratado com a mesma técnica aplicada ao G2, adicionando-se uma bandagem de membrana amniótica cobrindo a córnea e suturada à região do limbo; e o grupo 4 (G4) foi tratado com membrana amniótica suturada nas bordas da lesão e bandagem de membrana amniótica suturada na região do limbo. Foram realizados exames clínico, histológico e histomorfométrico. A membrana atuou como barreira contra o extravasamento do humor aquoso nos grupos 2 e 3, manteve a superfície seca para posterior aplicação do adesivo e impediu o contato do adesivo com as estruturas intraoculares. Os grupos tratados com o adesivo associado à membrana amniótica demonstraram melhores resultados do que aqueles tratados com cada material isoladamente. Assim, a combinação da membrana com o adesivo é indicada neste tipo de lesão...


Subject(s)
Animals , Keratoplasty, Penetrating/veterinary , Cyanoacrylates/therapeutic use , Rabbits/surgery , Aqueous Humor , Amnion , Cornea/injuries , Tissue Adhesives
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 62(1): 80-85, Feb. 2010. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-543072

ABSTRACT

Avaliou-se histologicamente o biovidro particulado como substituto ósseo na regeneração de defeitos no osso alveolar da mandíbula, utilizando-se 28 cães adultos, divididos em dois grupos. Foram criados defeitos ósseos na superfície vestibular da mandíbula, entre as raízes mesial e distal do quarto pré-molar direito. No grupo tratado, o defeito foi preenchido com biovidro enquanto no outro, o grupo-controle, o defeito permaneceu sem preenchimento. Aos 8, 14, 21, 42, 60, 90 e 120 dias do pós-operatório, foram coletadas amostras da região da falha óssea de dois animais de cada grupo para a análise histológica sob microscopia de luz. No grupo-controle, observou-se início do processo de reparação óssea aos 14 dias que evoluiu até que, aos 120 dias, não havia mais limite entre as margens do defeito e o novo osso. No grupo tratado, aos oito dias, observou-se a presença de tecido conjuntivo frouxo altamente vascularizado ao redor das partículas de biovidro, até que aos 60 dias o biovidro havia sido totalmente reabsorvido, e o defeito apresentava-se completamente preenchido por osso trabecular. Conclui-se que o biovidro é biocompatível, é osteocondutor e diminui o tempo de reparação do osso alveolar.


By histological analyses, bioglass was evaluated as a bone substitute in the regeneration of alveolar bone defects in mandibles of 28 dogs, which were distributed in two groups. Defects were made in the vestibular surface of the mandible between the roots of the right fourth premolar tooth. In treated group, defects were filled with bioglass, while it did not receive any treatment in the other, being used as control. For histological analyses, samples including the bone defect area of two animals per group were collected after 8, 14, 21, 42, 60, 90, and 120 days after surgery. In the control group, bone repair began on the day 14th, developing until the day 120th, when no limit between the margins of the defect and the new bone existed. In the treated group, at the day eightieth, loose connective tissue highly vascularized around the bioglass particles was observed and on the day 60th, bioglass had been totally reabsorbed and the defect was completely filled by trabecular bone. It can be concluded that the bioglass is biocompatible and osteoconductive, and shortens the time needed for alveolar bone repair.


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Female , Dogs , Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal , Osteogenesis , Bone Substitutes/therapeutic use , Dogs , Periodontics
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Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) ; 13(1): 31-37, jan.-fev. 2009. ilus, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-508845

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da isquemia induzida sobre os parâmetros do sinal eletromiográfico e a força do grupo muscular extensor do punho (GMEP) em mulheres saudáveis. MÉTODOS: Participaram 13 voluntárias, destras, sedentárias, com idade de 23,38±2,32 anos e índice de massa corporal (IMC) de 20,68±1,87kg/m². Para determinar a força do GMEP, foram realizadas 3 contrações isométricas voluntárias máximas (CIVM), utilizando-se uma célula de carga por 15 segundos, com intervalos de 2 minutos entre cada contração, sendo todo procedimento repetido por 3 dias não consecutivos. A isquemia foi realizada por 5 minutos, utilizando um esfigmomanômetro posicionado no braço dominante e inflado até a ausência do fluxo sanguíneo, confirmada pelo ultrassom Doppler. Para coleta do sinal eletromiográfico do GMEP, utilizou-se o equipamento EMG1000 (Lynx®) com eletrodo de superfície diferencial (Lynx®). Foram coletadas 3 CIVM por 15 segundos, com intervalo de 30 segundos entre elas, nas situações de pré-isquemia; isquemia; pós-isquemia imediata (pós-1) e pós-isquemia tardia (pós-2 - após 10 minutos do início da isquemia). Para análise dos parâmetros do sinal eletromiográfico, root mean square (RMS), e frequência mediana do espectro de potência do sinal foi utilizado o software MATLAB 6.5.1. Para análise estatística, foram utilizados os testes de Friedman e ANOVA two-way. RESULTADOS: A isquemia promoveu redução significativa (p<0,05) da força do GMEP. Entretanto, não provocou alterações significativas nos parâmetros eletromiográficos RMS (p=0,05) e frequência mediana do espectro de potência do sinal (p=0,09). CONCLUSÃO: A isquemia induzida promoveu fadiga do GMEP quando relacionada à produção da força muscular. Porém, não provocou fadiga eletromiográfica do grupo muscular avaliado.


OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of induced ischemia on the parameters of electromyographic signals and the strength of the wrist extensor muscle group (WEMG) in healthy women. METHODS: Thirteen right-handed sedentary subjects aged 23.38±2.32 years old, with body mass index (BMI) of 20.68±1.87kg/m², took part. To determine WEMG strength, three maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVIC) were performed using a load cell for 15 seconds, with 2 minutes intervals between contractions. The entire procedure was repeated on three nonconsecutive days. Ischemia was induced for 5 minutes using a sphygmomanometer placed on the dominant arm and inflated until blood flow was absent, as confirmed by Doppler ultrasound. The EMG1000 module (Lynx®) was used with differential surface electrodes (Lynx®) to record the electromyographic signal of the WEMG. Three MVIC were recorded for 15 seconds, with 30 seconds intervals between them, under the following conditions: pre-ischemia, ischemia, immediate post-ischemia (post-1) and later post-ischemia (post-2: 10 minutes after the onset of ischemia). The MATLAB 6.5.1 software was used to analyze the parameters for the electromyographic signal, the root mean square (RMS) and the median frequency of the signal power spectrum. For statistical analysis, two-way ANOVA and the Friedman test were used. RESULTS: Ischemia caused a significant reduction (p<0.05) in WEMG strength. However, there were no significant changes in the RMS electromyographic parameters (p=0.05) or the median frequency of the signal power spectrum (p=0.09). CONCLUSION: Induced ischemia caused WEMG fatigue in relation to muscle strength production. However, it did not cause electromyographic fatigue in the evaluated muscle group.

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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-45878

ABSTRACT

Rectal polyp and hemorrhoids are common causes of bleeding per rectum in pediatric age group. However, there are some other causes which should be considered in differential diagnosis. We have acquainted a case of rectal bleeding due to solitary rectal ulcer in a child of 10 year. Colonoscopic examination was required for diagnosis as proctoscopic examination and digital rectal examination missed the diagnosis, probably due to poor co-operation by the patient and rare nature of the disease. Although well recognized in the adult population, the pediatric experience with this condition is limited.


Subject(s)
Child , Colonoscopy , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/diagnosis , Humans , Rectal Diseases/complications , Rectum , Syndrome , Ulcer/complications
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Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) ; 12(6)Nov.-Dec. 2008. graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-504884

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Analisar a intensidade da dor em indivíduos com disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) tratados com dez sessões de estimulação elétrica nervosa transcutânea (TENS) ou estimulação elétrica de Alta Voltagem (EEAV). MÉTODOS: Foram selecionadas 24 mulheres (22,98±1,86 anos) com diagnóstico de DTM, segundo o Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD), sendo 60 por cento com diagnóstico de DTM do grupo Ia e 40 por cento Ia e IIa. As voluntárias foram divididas em dois grupos denominados grupo TENS (GT) e Grupo Alta Voltagem (GAV). Em ambos os grupos as voluntárias receberam dez aplicações da TENS (10Hz modulada em 50 por cento, 200 µs e intensidade no limiar motor) ou da EEAV (10Hz, pulsos gêmeos com 20µs cada e intervalo 100µs interpulsos gêmeos, 100Volts e pólo positivo) duas vezes por semana por 30 minutos. Para mensurar a intensidade da dor, foi utilizada a escala visual analógica (EVA). Para análise estatística, utilizou-se teste t de Student e análise de regressão linear simples. RESULTADOS: Comparando-se as condições pré e pós TENS observa-se uma redução na intensidade da dor (p<0,05) na maioria das sessões, exceto na sexta, sétima e oitava, enquanto a EEAV reduziu a intensidade da dor (p<0,05) em todas as sessões. Avaliando-se os valores pré-aplicação, os dois recursos diminuíram a intensidade de dor de forma uniforme ao longo das dez sessões (p<0,05). CONCLUSÕES: A TENS e a EEAV promoveram redução da intensidade da dor em mulheres com DTM, sendo a EEAV mais um recurso indicado para o tratamento desses pacientes.


OBJECTIVE: To analyze pain intensity in individuals with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) who were treated with ten sessions of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) or high voltage electrical stimulation (HVES). METHODS: Twenty-four women (22.98±1.86 years old) with a diagnosis of TMD in accordance with the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) were selected. 60 percent of the subjects had a diagnosis of TMD classified as group Ia and 40 percent as Ia and IIa. They were divided into two groups named the TENS group (TG) and the high voltage group (HVG). Each individual received ten applications of either TENS (10Hz, modulated at 50 percent, 200µs and motor threshold intensity) or HVES (10Hz, twin pulses of 20µs each at intervals of 100µs between the twin pulses, 100volts and positive pole) twice a week for 30 minutes. To measure the pain intensity, a visual analog scale (VAS) was used. Statistical analyses were performed using Student's t test and simple linear regression. RESULTS: Comparison of the pre and post-TENS conditions showed diminished pain intensity (p<0.05) at most sessions except for sessions 6, 7 and 8. In contrast, HVES reduced the pain intensity at all sessions (p<0.05). Evaluation of the pre-application values showed that both treatments decreased the pain intensity uniformly over the ten sessions (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: TENS and HVES both promoted reductions in pain intensity in women with TMD. HVES is a therapeutic resource recommended for such patients.

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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 60(5): 1069-1074, out. 2008. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-500071

ABSTRACT

Realizou-se a ceratectomia superficial em 28 coelhos, distribuídos em dois grupos. No grupo tratado, composto por 14 animais, utilizou-se a membrana amniótica canina como bandagem, suturada com sua face epitelial voltada contra a superfície corneana. O grupo controle não recebeu tratamento. A avaliação clínica foi realizada 24 horas após a cirurgia, a cada dois dias durante uma semana e a cada quatro dias até 180 dias. Avaliaram-se os efeitos da membrana amniótica como bandagem, comparando-se o tempo de epitelização da córnea entre os grupos e verificando o período necessário para que a córnea apresentasse transparência completa. A opacidade corneana esteve presente em todos os animais durante o período observado. O tratamento instituído resultou clinicamente em neovascularização corneana, opacidade de córnea mais intensa no período inicial de reparação, retardou o processo de epitelização e causou mais dor e desconforto que nos animais do grupo-controle.


Twenty-eight rabbits were submitted to superficial keratectomy. The treated group consisted of 14 animals received canine amniotic membrane as a bandage, sutured in a way that its epithelial surface was in contact with the corneal surface. The control group did not receive any treatment. The animals were submitted to clinical evaluations 24 hours after surgery, at each two-day interval during one week and at each four-day interval during 180 days. The amniotic membranes were evaluated as a bandage comparing the time needed for corneal epithelization in the treated and non-treated groups and determining the period necessary for the cornea to become completely transparent. The corneal opacity was present during the entire time of observation. The treated animals presented more opaque cornea in the early period of regeneration, with neovascularization and more pain and discomfort than the animals from control group, showing a delayed epithelization.


Subject(s)
Animals , Amnion/surgery , Bandages , Photorefractive Keratectomy/methods , Rabbits , Corneal Ulcer/surgery
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-45936

ABSTRACT

Here we describe a case of Reye syndrome diagnosed at postmortem liver biopsy of a three-year old girl who presented with vomiting, low grade fever for three days and loss of consciousness for 18 hours. Clinically, the differential diagnoses were meningitis, encephalitis and septicemia. No history of past illness or any drug ingestion including aspirin were present. Laboratory investigations indicated a diagnosis of Reye syndrome. The child was given supportive treatment but died after two days of admission and postmortem needle-biopsy of the liver showed microvesicular steatosis consistent with Reye syndrome.


Subject(s)
Biopsy, Needle , Child, Preschool , Fatal Outcome , Fatty Liver/diagnosis , Female , Humans , Reye Syndrome/diagnosis
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-45929

ABSTRACT

Granular cell tumor (GCT) of esophagus is a rare lesion, usually found incidentally during upper gastrointestinal endoscopic examination undertaken for another reasons. The origin of this neoplasm is still unclear but no organ seems to be immune to this neoplasm. Although most of the lesions are benign, few reports of malignant GCT, synchronous as well as metachronous, are also reported. It can occur at any age, but are most commonly observed in fourth and fifth decade of life. We herein report a case of multiple GCT treated by endoscopic mucosal resection and review the relevant literatures.


Subject(s)
Adenocarcinoma/pathology , Endosonography , Esophageal Neoplasms/pathology , Esophagoscopy , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 40(8): 1133-1140, Aug. 2007. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-456809

ABSTRACT

We compared the clinical efficacy of orally administered valdecoxib and piroxicam for the prevention of pain, trismus and swelling after removal of horizontally and totally intrabony impacted lower third molars. Twenty-five patients were scheduled to undergo removal of symmetrically positioned lower third molars in two separate appointments. Valdecoxib (40 mg) or piroxicam (20 mg) was administered in a double-blind, randomized and crossed manner for 4 days after the surgical procedures. Objective and subjective parameters were recorded for comparison of postoperative courses. Both agents were effective for postoperative pain relief (N = 19). There was a similar mouth opening at suture removal compared with the preoperative values (86.14 ± 4.36 and 93.12 ± 3.70 percent of the initial measure for valdecoxib and piroxicam, respectively; ANOVA). There was no significant difference regarding the total amount of rescue medication taken by the patients treated with valdecoxib or piroxicam (173.08 ± 91.21 and 461.54 ± 199.85 mg, respectively; Wilcoxon test). There were no significant differences concerning the swelling observed on the second postoperative day compared to baseline measures (6.15 ± 1.84 and 8.46 ± 2.04 mm for valdecoxib and piroxicam, respectively; ANOVA) or on the seventh postoperative day (1.69 ± 1.61 and 2.23 ± 2.09 mm for valdecoxib and piroxicam, respectively; ANOVA). The cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor valdecoxib is as effective as the non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor piroxicam for pain, trismus and swelling control after removal of horizontally and totally intrabony impacted lower third molars.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Edema/drug therapy , Isoxazoles/therapeutic use , Molar, Third/surgery , Pain, Postoperative/drug therapy , Piroxicam/therapeutic use , Sulfonamides/therapeutic use , Trismus/drug therapy , Double-Blind Method , Tooth Extraction , Treatment Outcome
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 59(1): 114-118, fev. 2007. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-456423

ABSTRACT

Avaliou-se o efeito da hidroxiapatita sintética na regeneração do osso alveolar e o efeito no tecido vivo de cães. Em dois grupos de 14 cães adultos hígidos, pesando entre 10 e 15kg, foram criados defeitos de 6 x 5mm na superfície vestibular do processo alveolar mandibular direito até atingir a raiz do quarto pré-molar. Em um grupo (tratado), o defeito foi preenchido com hidroxiapatita sintética; o grupo sem tratamento foi usado como controle. Efetuaram-se avaliações clínicas diárias durante uma semana, avaliações radiográficas após a cirurgia e aos oito, 21, 42, 60, 90 e 120 dias do pós-operatório. Vinte e quatro cães apresentaram inflamação, sendo a recuperação no grupo tratado mais lenta. Todos os animais tiveram sangramento com a hidroxiapatita. No grupo-controle houve aumento crescente da radiopacidade dos defeitos, no entanto, aos 120 dias do pós-operatório, os defeitos ainda eram visíveis. No grupo tratado, inicialmente a radiopacidade foi maior que a do osso normal, com diminuição gradual até se tornar semelhante à do osso vizinho, 60 dias após a cirurgia. A hidroxiapatita T290800-1 acelerou o preenchimento do defeito provocado no processo alveolar e acarretou inflamação e hemorragia gengival, o que, no entanto, não contra-indicou o seu uso.


The effect of the synthetic hydroxyapatite on the regeneration of the alveolar bone of dogs and on the alive tissue were evaluated. In two groups of 14 adult healthy dogs, weighing from 10 to 15kg, some defects around 6 x 5mm were provoked on the vestibular surface of the right jaw alveolar process until reaching the root of the forth premolar. In one group, the defect was infilled with synthetic hydroxyapatite. The no treated group dogs were used as control. Clinical evaluations were daily performed over one week, as well as radiographic evaluations after surgery, and on 8, 21, 42, 60, 90 and 120 days after surgery. Twenty-four dogs showed inflammation and the recovery in the treated group was slower than in the control group. Bleeding at the presence of hydroxyapatite was observed in all the animals. The radiographic examination presented an increasing radiopacity in the control group; however, this defect was still visible on day 120 after operation. Initially, in the treated group, radiopacity was higher than that of the normal bone and a gradual decrease occurred until becoming similar to the adjacent bone on day 60 days after surgery. The hydroxyapatite T290800-1 accelerated the infilling of the defect provoked in the alveolar process and caused gingival inflammation and hemorrhage; however, this does not contraindicate its use.


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Durapatite/adverse effects , Mandibular Prosthesis Implantation/adverse effects , Mandibular Prosthesis Implantation/methods , Alveolar Process/transplantation , Transplantation, Autologous/adverse effects , Transplantation, Autologous/methods , Bone Regeneration , Radiography, Dental/methods
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 58(5): 849-853, out. 2006. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-441533

ABSTRACT

Avaliou-se a hidroxiapatita sintética como substituto ósseo na regeneração do processo alveolar, utilizando-se 28 cães adultos hígidos, pesando entre 10 e 15kg, divididos em dois grupos. Foram criados defeitos de aproximadamente 6 x 5mm na superfície vestibular do processo alveolar até atingir a raiz do quarto pré-molar mandibular direito. Em um grupo, o defeito foi totalmente preenchido com hidroxiapatita sintética; o outro, sem tratamento, foi usado como controle. Aos 8, 15, 21, 42, 60, 90 e 120 dias, foram coletados fragmentos ósseos para a análise histológica sob microscopia óptica. Observou-se crescimento ósseo e vascular no interior dos poros de hidroxiapatita, intensa proliferação de osteoblastos e neovascularização na presença do implante. A biocompatibilidade da hidroxiapatita permitiu a sua integração com o processo alveolar por meio da formação direta de um osso lamelar. Ocorreu neoformação óssea à medida que a hidroxiapatita foi degradada.


The synthetic hydroxyapatite was evaluated as bone substitute in the regeneration of the alveolar process. Twenty-eight healthy adult dogs weighing from 10 to 15kg were divided into two groups. Defects around 6 x 5mm were provoked on the vestibular surface of the alveolar process until reaching the root of the fourth right mandibular premolar tooth. In one group the defect was totally infilled with synthetic hydroxyapatite, whereas the other untreated one was used as control. On days 8, 15, 21, 42, 60, 90 and 120, bone fragments were collected for the histological analysis under optical microscopy. The following results were observed: both bone and vascular growth inside the hydroxyapatite pores, intense osteoblast proliferations and neovascularization at the presence of the implant. The biocompatibility of the hydroxyapatite allowed its integration with the alveolar process by direct formation of a lamellar bone. The bone neoformation occurred as the hydroxyapatite was degraded.


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Durapatite/analysis , Durapatite/therapeutic use , Mandible/surgery , Bone and Bones/anatomy & histology , Bone Regeneration/physiology
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 38(4): 523-533, Apr. 2005. ilus, tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-398174

ABSTRACT

The brown algae Padina gymnospora contain different fucans. Powdered algae were submitted to proteolysis with the proteolytic enzyme maxataze. The first extract of the algae was constituted of polysaccharides contaminated with lipids, phenols, etc. Fractionation of the fucans with increasing concentrations of acetone produced fractions with different proportions of fucose, xylose, uronic acid, galactose, and sulfate. One of the fractions, precipitated with 50 percent acetone (v/v), contained an 18-kDa heterofucan (PF1), which was further purified by gel-permeation chromatography on Sephadex G-75 using 0.2 M acetic acid as eluent and characterized by agarose gel electrophoresis in 0.05 M 1,3 diaminopropane/acetate buffer at pH 9.0, methylation and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Structural analysis indicates that this fucan has a central core consisting mainly of 3-ß-D-glucuronic acid 1-> or 4-ß-D-glucuronic acid 1 ->, substituted at C-2 with alpha-L-fucose or ß-D-xylose. Sulfate groups were only detected at C-3 of 4-alpha-L-fucose 1-> units. The anticoagulant activity of the PF1 (only 2.5-fold lesser than low molecular weight heparin) estimated by activated partial thromboplastin time was completely abolished upon desulfation by solvolysis in dimethyl sulfoxide, indicating that 3-O-sulfation at C-3 of 4-alpha-L-fucose 1-> units is responsible for the anticoagulant activity of the polymer.


Subject(s)
Humans , Phaeophyceae/chemistry , Anticoagulants/chemistry , Polysaccharides/chemistry , Seaweed/chemistry , Anticoagulants/isolation & purification , Anticoagulants/pharmacology , Blood Coagulation/drug effects , Electrophoresis, Agar Gel , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Partial Thromboplastin Time , Polysaccharides/isolation & purification , Polysaccharides/pharmacology , Thrombin Time
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 56(6): 709-714, dez. 2004. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-394415

ABSTRACT

Avaliou-se a técnica da imunoperoxidase como método auxiliar para a detecção de Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae em suínos naturalmente infectados. Foram colhidos 80 fragmentos de pulmões de 40 animais provenientes de granjas consideradas negativas e 40 de granjas com diagnóstico positivo de pneumonia enzoótica. Com a utilização de soro policlonal específico (IgG de coelho anti- M. hyopneumoniae) observou-se correlação positiva de 77 por cento entre os diagnósticos microscópicos e imunoistoquímicos, enquanto que a correlação entre os diagnósticos macroscópico e imunoistoquímico foi de 49 por cento. Nas granjas consideradas negativas observou-se presença de discreta imunorreação em 22,5 por cento dos casos, o que poderia indicar a existência de reação cruzada com outros microrganismos. Nas granjas com diagnóstico positivo para pneumonia enzoótica a técnica da peroxidase-anti-peroxidase (PAP) revelou diferentes graus de intensidade, variando de fraca imunomarcação até espesso depósito amarronzado no epitélio ou na luz das vias aéreas, ou ainda no interior de macrófagos, com relação direta entre a intensidade das lesões e da imunorreação. A técnica imunoistoquímica possui sensibilidade de 95 por cento e especificidade de 77,5 por cento, podendo ser recomendada como ferramenta auxiliar, rápida e de baixo custo para o diagnóstico de pneumonia enzoótica suína em laboratórios de rotina em histopatologia.


Subject(s)
Pneumonia of Swine, Mycoplasmal/diagnosis , Swine , Immunoenzyme Techniques/methods , Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 37(2): 167-171, Feb. 2004. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-354182

ABSTRACT

Fucan is a term used to denote a family of sulfated L-fucose-rich polysaccharides which are present in the extracellular matrix of brown seaweed and in the egg jelly coat of sea urchins. Plant fucans have several biological activities, including anticoagulant and antithrombotic, related to the structural and chemical composition of polysaccharides. We have extracted sulfated polysaccharides from the brown seaweed Dictyota menstrualis by proteolytic digestion, followed by separation into 5 fractions by sequential acetone precipitation. Gel electrophoresis using 0.05 M 1,3-diaminopropane-acetate buffer, pH 9.0, stained with 0.1 percent toluidine blue, showed the presence of sulfated polysaccharides in all fractions. The chemical analyses demonstrated that all fractions are composed mainly of fucose, xylose, galactose, uronic acid, and sulfate. The anticoagulant activity of these heterofucans was determined by activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) using citrate normal human plasma. Only the fucans F1.0v and F1.5v showed anticoagulant activity. To prolong the coagulation time to double the baseline value in the APTT, the required concentration of fucan F1.0v (20 æg/ml) was only 4.88-fold higher than that of the low molecular weight heparin Clexane® (4.1 æg/ml), whereas 80 æg/ml fucan 1.5 was needed to obtain the same effect. For both fucans this effect was abolished by desulfation. These polymers are composed of fucose, xylose, uronic acid, galactose, and sulfate at molar ratios of 1.0:0.8:0.7:0.8:0.4 and 1.0:0.3:0.4:1.5:1.3, respectively. This is the fist report indicating the presence of a heterofucan with higher anticoagulant activity from brown seaweed.


Subject(s)
Humans , Anticoagulants , Phaeophyceae , Seaweed , Anticoagulants , Electrophoresis, Agar Gel , Molecular Weight , Prothrombin Time
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Rev. SOCERJ ; 10(3): 135-8, jul. 1997. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-248214

ABSTRACT

Embora as linhas mestras do tratamento da hipertensão arterial sistêmica variem amplamente em todo o mundo, os diuréticos representam as drogas de primeira linha. Entretanto, o seu uso deve ser extremamente cuidadoso, já que em dose mais elevada determina distúrbios metabólicos que podem agravar o prognóstico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adolescent , Female , Male , Diuretics/adverse effects , Hypertension , Incidence , Potassium/blood
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