Abdominal ultrasound in amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis) (Natterer, 1883) / Ultrassonografia abdominal em peixe boi amazônico (Trichechus inunguis (Natterer, 1883)

Morphophysiological species researches are fundamental, and diagnostic imaging is an excellent technique, already used in wild animals, with great application, not invasive and provide real-time information of each body. Amazonian manatees are on the list of endangered animals classified in the vulnerable category and knowledge of the normal pattern of ultrasound anatomy of organs and tissues is important for the maintenance and well-being of captive specimens contributing to reintroduction actions. The objective of the study was to standardize the examination technique and describe the ultrasound findings of the liver, gallbladder, stomach, urinary bladder and the subcutaneous tissue of the abdominal region in Trichechus inunguis, in order to contribute with the anatomical and sonographic knowledge and assist in the diagnosis and prognosis diseases. The study used 18 animals to describe the normal sonographic anatomy in the abdominal cavity of the Amazonian manatee. During abdominal scan, it was possible to visualize the features of the liver, gallbladder, stomach, urinary bladder obtained satisfactory results in this study. Therefore, other structures were not primarily identified by the reduced time, lots of fat and gases in intestines of animals.

Pesquisas morfofisiológicas em espécies selvagens são fundamentais, e o diagnóstico por imagem é uma excelente técnica, já usada e com grande aplicação, não invasiva e que fornece informações em tempo real de cada órgão. Peixes-boi-amazônico encontram-se na lista de animais ameaçados de extinção classificados na categoria vulnerável e o conhecimento do padrão normal da anatomia ultrassonográfica de órgãos e tecidos é importante para a manutenção e bem-estar de espécimes em cativeiro contribuindo para ações de reintrodução. O objetivo deste estudo foi padronizar a técnica de exame e descrever os achados ultrassonográficos do fígado, vesícula biliar, estômago, vesícula urinária e o tecido subcutâneo da região abdominal em Trichechus inunguis, de modo a contribuir com o conhecimento anátomo-sonográfico e auxiliar no diagnóstico e prognóstico de doenças. O estudo utilizou 18 animais para descrever a anatomia ultrassonográfica normal na cavidade abdominal de peixe-boi amazônico. Durante a varredura abdominal foi possível visualizar as características dos órgãos obtendo resultados satisfatórios neste estudo, concluindo ser uma técnica eficiente para avaliação de determinados órgãos abdominais em peixe-boi amazônico. Entretanto, outras estruturas não foram identificadas principalmente pelo tempo reduzido, muita gordura e gases nos intestinos dos animais.

The illustrations and terminology of Hamse-i Sânizâde written by Sânizâde Ataullah Efendi: the stomach / Las ilustraciones y terminología de Hamse-i Sânizâde escrito por Sânizâde Ataullah Efendi: el estómago

SUMMARY: The book "Mirâtü'l-Ebdân fi Tesrîh-i Âzâü'l-Insân" written by Sânîzâde Mehmet Ataullah Efendi was the first illustrated anatomy book published in the Ottoman Empire. The aim of this study was to determine the similarities and differences between the terms and definitions of stomach anatomy used by Sânîzâde at that time and those used today. The stomach section of the "Mirâtü'l-Ebdân fi Tesrîh-i Âzâü'l-Insân" was examined and related plates were translated into the Turkish language. Anatomical terms and definitions of stomach anatomy in this book were compared to the stomach terminology used in "Terminologia Anatomica" which is the reference book for terminology today. The stomach section was explained under the title "El-Babu-Sâlis fi Tesrihi'l-Mi'de" (Illustrated Stomach Anatomy) in this book. Parts, margins, arteries, veins, nerves and layers of the stomach were explained with the terms and definitions of that period. Terminologia Anatomica has 33 anatomical terms related to the stomach, while 15 terms were identified in the book "Mirâtü'l-Ebdân fi Tesrîh-i Âzâü'l-Insân". Although more terms related to the stomach anatomy are used today, the fundamental information on stomach anatomy in Sânîzâde's book was compatible with much of the information used in modern anatomy books today.

El libro "Mirâtü'l-Ebdân fi Tesrîh-i Âzâü'l- Insân" escrito por Sânîzâde Mehmet Ataullah Efendi fue el primer libro de anatomía ilustrado y publicado en el Imperio Otomano. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar las similitudes y diferen- cias entre los términos y definiciones de la anatomía del estómago utilizados por Sânîzâde en ese momento y los que se utilizan en la actualidad. Se examinó la sección del estómago del "Mirâtü'l-Ebdân fi Tesrîh-i Âzâü'l-Insân" y las placas relacionadas se tradujeron al idioma turco. Los términos anatómicos y las definiciones de la anatomía del estómago en este libro se compararon con la terminología del estómago utilizada en Terminologia Anatomica, el libro de referencia para la terminología utilizado actualmente. La sección del estómago se explicó bajo el título "El-Babu-Sâlis fi Tesrihi'l-Mi'de" (Anatomía del estómago ilustrada) en este libro. Fueron definidas las partes, márgenes, arterias, venas, nervios y capas del estómago con los términos y definiciones de esa época. Terminologia Anatomica tiene 33 términos anatómicos relacionados con el estómago, mientras que 15 términos fueron identificados en el libro "Mirâtü'l-Ebdân fi Tesrîh-i Âzâü'l-Insân". Aunque hoy en día se utilizan más términos relacionados con la anatomía del estómago, la información fundamental sobre la anatomía del estómago en el libro de Sânîzâde era compatible con gran parte de la información utilizada en los libros de anatomía modernos en la actualidad.

3D-printed model of the ovine stomach by surface scanning: evaluation for teaching veterinary anatomy / Modelo impreso en 3D del estómago ovino mediante escaneo de superficie: evaluación para la enseñanza de anatomía veterinaria

SUMMARY: This study investigated the use of fused deposition modeling (FDM), three-dimensional (3D) printed models, of the ovine stomach to learn surface and topographical anatomy. The objectives were: i) to faithfully reproduce the external morphology, the normal volume and the correct positioning of the four compartments of the stomach ii) to facilitate students the spatial visualization of the organ with emphasis on the complex relationship stomach-greater omentum. The model was built based on surface scanning. To obtain the images the ovine stomach was scanned using a 3D surface scanner. Assessment of the model was performed through surveys to first-year veterinary students after the practical sessions in which, they studied and compared both real and 3D-printed specimens. Regarding morphology no significant differences were reported, students were equally able to identify the different structures and compartments on the 3D-printed model. Understanding of both spatial position and relationship of the stomach with neighboring anatomical structures was easier achieved with the 3D-printed model. Other advantages of the 3D-printed model were handle-resistance and ease of handling, availability and reduction of animal specimens. We propose that 3D-printed ovine stomach by surface scanning is a valuable simple model to support learning of surface and topographical anatomy.

RESUMEN: Este estudio investigó el uso de modelos de modelos tridimensionales (3D), impresos mediante deposición fundida (FDM) del estómago ovino para aprender su anatomía superficial y topográfica. Los objetivos fueron: i) reproducir la morfología externa, el volumen normal y el correcto posicionamiento de los cuatro compartimentos del estómago ii) facilitar al alumno la visualización espacial del órgano con énfasis en la compleja relación estómago- omento mayor. El modelo se construyó basándose en un escaneo de superficie. Para obtener las imágenes, se escaneó el estómago ovino utilizando un escáner de superficie 3D. La evaluación del modelo se realizó mediante encuestas a estudiantes de primer año de veterinaria después de las sesiones prácticas en las que estudiaron y compararon especímenes tanto reales como impresos en 3D. En cuanto a la morfología, no se observaron diferencias significativas, los estudiantes fueron igualmente capaces de identificar las diferentes estructuras y compartimentos en el modelo impreso en 3D. La comprensión de la posición espacial y la relación del estómago con las estructuras anatómicas vecinas se logró más fácilmente con el modelo impreso en 3D. Otras ventajas del modelo impreso en 3D fueron la resistencia y facilidad de manejo, la disponibilidad y la reducción del uso de muestras de animales. Proponemos que el estómago ovino impreso en 3D mediante escaneo de superficie es un modelo simple y valioso para apoyar el aprendizaje de la anatomía superficial y topográfica.

Anatomical and histological characterization of the digestive canal of the golden kingklip (Genypterus blacodes) / Caracterización anatómica e histológica del canal digestivo del congrio dorado (Genypterus blacodes)

Given the importance of the Golden kingklip (Genypterus blacodes) as an alternative to the production of salmonid species for worldwide diversification of aquaculture this study researched the morpho-histology of the digestive canal, providing a uniform nomenclature and basic information to support their nutritional management in captive conditions. The objective was to describe the normal morphology of the digestive canal. Twelve wild specimens were collected and dissected. Samples of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pyloric blind and intestines were obtained. An anatomical and histological description was performed. The digestive canal presented a short tubular esophagus, a slightly dilated, J-shaped stomach and thick walls. The stomach had a cardiac region that ended in a pyloric sphincter from which the intestine of thin walls. The intestine presented an anterior, middle and posterior segment. The anterior region of the first segment of the middle intestine presented 4-5 pairs of pyloric cecum. The middle intestine represented approximately 30 % of the total length of the digestive canal, with a smaller diameter compared to the first segment. The posterior intestine was separated from the middle intestine by a thick and powerful sphincter. The liver was large and elongated, and located in the peritoneal cavity located to the left plane and ventral to the swim bladder. The gallbladder was located lateral to the hepatic anterior wolf. The bile duct led to the duodenal region of the anterior intestine. Ventrally, the rectum ended in the anus, located in front of the anal fin. In general, the histological structures were variable according to the segment studied, a mucous tunic was recognized that presented a simple columnar epithelium, a lamina propria composed of loose connective tissue, a muscular layer of the mucosa composed of smooth muscle tissue and a submucosal layer composed of loose connective tissue, a circular and longitudinal stratum of muscular tunic, which had striated musculature and an adventitial tunic composed of a simple squamous epithelium. In conclusion, Golden kingklip (Genypterus blacodes) presents a digestive system typical of a carnivorous benthic fish adapted to feed on fish and crustaceans.

Dada la importancia del Congrio colorado (Genypterus blacodes) como alternativa a la producción de especies salmonídeas para la diversificación mundial de la acuicultura, el objetivo del presente estudio es describir la morfología normal del canal digestivo de esta especie, proporcionando una nomenclatura uniforme e información básica para apoyar su manejo nutricional en condiciones de cautiverio. Doce especímenes silvestres fueron colectados y disecados. Se obtuvo muestras del esófago, estómago, hígado, ciego pilórico e intestinos. Se realizó una descripción anatómica e histológica. El canal digestivo presentó un esófago tubular corto, un estómago ligeramente dilatado, con forma de J y paredes gruesas. El estómago presentaba una región cardíaca que terminaba en un esfínter pilórico desde el cual el intestino de paredes delgadas. El intestino presentaba un segmento anterior, medio y posterior. La región anterior del primer segmento del intestino medio presentó 4-5 pares de ciegos pilóricos. El intestino medio representó aproximadamente el 30 % de la longitud total del canal digestivo, con un diámetro menor en comparación con el primer segmento. El intestino posterior estaba separado del intestino medio por un esfínter grueso y poderoso. El hígado era grande y alargado, y ubicado en la cavidad peritoneal ubicado al plano izquierdo y ventral a la vejiga natatoria. La vesícula biliar se ubicó lateral al lobo anterior hepático. El ducto biliar desembocó en la región duodenal del intestino anterior. Ventralmente, el recto terminó en el ano, ubicado frente a la aleta anal. En general, las estructuras histológicas fueron variables según el segmento estudiado, se reconoció una túnica mucosa que presentaba un epitelio columnar simple, una lámina propia de la mucosa compuesta por tejido conectivo laxo, una capa muscular de la mucosa compuesta por músculo liso tejido y una capa submucosa compuesta de tejido conectivo laxo, un estrato circular y longitudinal de túnica muscular, que tenía musculatura estriada y una túnica adventicia compuesta por un epitelio plano simple. En conclusión, Congrio colorado (Genypterus blacodes) presenta un sistema digestivo típico de un pez bentónico carnívoro adaptado para alimentarse de peces y crustáceos.

Características morfológicas do estômago de jaguatirica (Leopardus pardalis - Linnaeus, 1758) / Morphological characteristics of the stomach of the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis - Linnaeus, 1758)

Leopardus pardalis é uma das espécies de felinos neotropicais mais estudadas em seus aspectos ecológicos, porém informações de questões morfofisiológicas do trato digestório não são encontradas na literatura. Visando contribuir com tais informações, o objetivo deste artigo foi caracterizar a morfologia do estômago dessa espécie. Nesta pesquisa, foram utilizados cinco exemplares adultos, coletados após óbito por atropelamento ou doados pelo IBAMA ao Laboratório de Zoologia e Morfologia Animal da Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso - Alta Floresta. Os animais foram fixados com solução aquosa de formaldeído a 10%, dissecados por meio de técnicas anatômicas. Além dos estudos anatômicos, também foram coletados tecidos para microscopia. As análises macroscópicas revelaram que o estômago era do tipo unicavitário, com presença de pequena e grande curvatura, localizado no antímero esquerdo e constituído pelas regiões características do órgão. Em seus aspectos microscópicos, mostrou-se formado pelas quatro túnicas usuais do tubo digestório: túnica mucosa, submucosa, muscular e serosa, cada uma com as particularidades características de cada região, principalmente na túnica mucosa. O estômago de L. pardalis revelou uma morfologia semelhante às espécies domésticas e selvagens, com particularidades histomorfológicas na região pilórica. Esse padrão pode estar relacionado a adaptações evolutivas no processo digestivo dessa espécie.(AU)

The species Leopardus pardalis is one of the species of neotropical felines more studied in its ecological aspects, however, information of morphophysiological questions of the digestive tract are not found in the literature. Aiming to contribute with such information, the objective of this work was to characterize the morphology of the stomach of this species. Five adult specimens, collected after death by trampling, or donated by IBAMA to the Laboratory of Zoology and Animal Morphology of the University of the State of Mato Grosso - Alta Floresta, were used in this research. The animals were fixed with aqueous solution of formaldehyde 10%, dissected through the basic techniques and instruments of anatomy, and later the material was collected for microscopy. The macroscopic analysis revealed that the stomach was of the unicavitary type, with small and great curvature, located in the left antimer and constituted by the characteristic regions of the organ. In its microscopic aspects it was formed by the four usual tunics of the digestive tube: tunica mucosa, submucosa, muscular and serosa, each one with the peculiarities characteristic of each region, mainly in the tunica mucosa. The stomach of L. pardalis revealed similar morphology to the domestic and wild species, with small histomorphological peculiarities in the pyloric region, which may be related to evolutionary adaptations in the digestive process of this species.(AU)

Digital revolution in veterinary anatomy: confection of anatomical models of canine stomach by scanning and three-dimensional printing (3D) / Revolución digital en anatomía veterinaria: confección de modelos anatómicos del estómago canino mediante escaneo e impresión tridimensional (3D)

Three-dimensional (3D) scanning and printing can contribute to the area of Veterinary Anatomy, producing anatomical models that can be used in teaching. The objective of this project was to apply the 3D digitalization and printing to produce models of the canine stomach, and make these models available as an alternative tool of study in the practical classes of veterinary anatomy. The stomachs of dogs were digitized and printed in 3D models. Anatomical aspects were easily identifies in the models as compared with stomach original. The results of this project clearly demonstrated that the digitalization and 3D printing from the dog stomach come to strongly contribute to the teaching of veterinary anatomy, currently playing an important role by producing replicas which present desirable anatomical characteristics from organ.

El escaneo e impresión tridimensional (3D) puede contribuir al área de Anatomía Veterinaria, produciendo modelos anatómicos que pueden usarse en la enseñanza. El objetivo de este proyecto fue aplicar la digitalización e impresión 3D para producir modelos del estómago canino y hacer que estos modelos estén disponibles como una herramienta alternativa de estudio en las clases prácticas de anatomía veterinaria. Los estómagos del perro fueron digitalizados e impresos en modelos 3D. Los aspectos anatómicos se identificaron fácilmente en los modelos en comparación con el estómago original. Los resultados de este proyecto demostraron claramente que la digitalización y la impresión en 3D del estómago del perro contribuyen en gran medida a la enseñanza de la anatomía veterinaria y que actualmente desempeña un papel importante, al producir réplicas que presentan características anatómicas deseables a partir de órganos.

Ultrasound dynamics of gastric content volumes after the ingestion of coconut water or a meat sandwich. A randomized controlled crossover study in healthy volunteers / Dinâmica ultrassonográfica dos volumes do conteúdo gástrico após a ingestão de água de coco ou sanduíche de carne. Um estudo cruzado controlado e randômico com voluntários saudáveis

Abstract Background: Adequate preoperative fasting is critical in preventing pulmonary aspiration of gastric content. We proposed to study the sonographic gastric content dynamics after the ingestion of liquid or solid food in healthy volunteers and confront it with current guidelines for preoperative fasting times. Methods: We performed a prospective, crossover, evaluator-blinded study involving 17 healthy volunteers of both sexes. Each participant fasted for 10 h and was subjected to a baseline gastric ultrasound, intake of 400 mL of coconut water or a 145 g, 355 kcal meat sandwich, and sonographic gastric evaluations after 10 min and every hour until the stomach was completely empty. Results: At baseline, all subjects had an empty stomach. At 10 min, gastric content [mean + standard deviation (SD)] was 240.4 + 69.3 and 248.2 + 119.2 mL for liquid and solid foods, respectively (p > 0.05). Mean + SD gastric emptying times were 2.5 + 0.7 and 4.5 + 0.9 h for liquid and solid foods, respectively (p < 0.001). For the drink, the stomach was completely empty in 59% and 100% of the subjects after two and four hours, and for the sandwich, 65% and 100% of the subjects after four and seven hours, respectively. Conclusions: Sonographic gastric dynamics for coconut water and a meat sandwich resulted in complete gastric emptying times higher and lower, respectively, than those suggested by current guidelines for preoperative fasting.

Resumo Justificativa: O jejum pré-operatório adequado é fundamental para prevenir a aspiração pulmonar do conteúdo gástrico. Nossa proposta foi avaliar a dinâmica ultrassonográfica do conteúdo gástrico após a ingestão de alimentos líquidos ou sólidos em voluntários sadios e confrontá-la com as diretrizes atuais para os períodos de jejum no pré-operatório. Métodos: Um estudo prospectivo, cruzado e avaliador-cego foi feito com 17 voluntários saudáveis de ambos os sexos. Cada participante jejuou por 10 horas e foi submetido a uma ultrassonografia gástrica na fase basal, ingestão de 400 mL de água de coco ou 355 g de sanduíche de carne e avaliações gástricas ultrassonográficas foram feitas após 10 minutos e a cada hora até o estômago estar completamente vazio. Resultados: Na fase basal, todos os participantes estavam com o estômago vazio. Aos 10 minutos, o conteúdo gástrico [média + desvio-padrão (DP)] foi de 240,4 + 69,3 e 248,2 + 119,2 mL para alimentos líquidos e sólidos, respectivamente (p > 0,05). Os tempos médios de esvaziamento gástrico + DP foram de 2,5 + 0,7 e 4,5 + 0,9 horas para alimentos líquidos e sólidos, respectivamente (p < 0,001). Para a bebida, o estômago ficou completamente vazio em 59% e 100% dos sujeitos após duas e quatro horas; para o sanduíche, o estômago ficou completamente vazio em 65% e 100% dos sujeitos após quatro e sete horas, respectivamente. Conclusões: A dinâmica ultrassonográfica do volume gástrico para água de coco e sanduíche de carne resultou em tempos totais de esvaziamento gástrico maiores e menores, respectivamente, do que os sugeridos pelas diretrizes atuais para o jejum pré-operatório.

Use of ultrasound for gastric volume evaluation after ingestion of different volumes of isotonic solution / Uso da ultrassonografia para avaliação do volume gástrico após ingestão de diferentes volumes de solução isotônica

Abstract Background and objectives: The current preoperative fasting guidelines allow fluid intake up to 2 h before surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the gastric volume of volunteers after an overnight fast and compare it with the gastric volume 2 h after ingestion of 200 and 500 mL of isotonic solution, by means of ultrasound assessment. Method: Eighty volunteers underwent gastric ultrasound at three times: after 8 h of fasting; 2 h after ingestion of 200 mL isotonic saline, followed by the first scan; and on another day, 2 h after ingestion of 500 mL of the same solution after an overnight fast. The evaluation was quantitative (antrum area and gastric volume, and the ratio of participants' gastric volume/weight) and qualitative (absence or presence of gastric contents on right lateral decubitus and supine positions. A p-value < 0.05 was considered significant). Results: There was no difference in quantitative variables at measurement times (p > 0.05). Five volunteers (6.25%) had a volume/weight over 1.5 mL kg-1 at fasting and 2 h after ingestion of 200 mL and 6 (7.5%) after 500 mL. Qualitatively, the presence of gastric fluid occurred in more volunteers after fluid ingestion, especially 500 mL (18.7%), although not statistically significant. Conclusion: Ultrasound assessment of gastric volume showed no significant difference, both qualitative and quantitative, 2 h after ingestion of 200 mL or 500 mL of isotonic solution compared to fasting, although gastric fluid content has been identified in more volunteers, especially after ingestion of 500 mL isotonic solution.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: As diretrizes recentes de jejum pré-operatório permitem a ingestão de líquidos até 2 horas antes da cirurgia. O objetivo do presente estudo foi, por meio de ultrassonografia gástrica, avaliar o volume gástrico de voluntários após jejum noturno e comparar com o volume gástrico duas horas após a ingestão de 200 e 500 ml de solução isotônica. Método: Foram submetidos à ultrassonografia gástrica 80 voluntários em três momentos: após jejum de 8 horas; 2 horas após a ingestão de 200 ml de solução isotônica, seguida do primeiro exame; e, em outro dia, 2 horas após a ingestão de 500 ml da mesma solução, após jejum noturno. A avaliação foi quantitativa (área do antro e volume gástricos e relação volume gástrico/peso dos participantes) e qualitativa, pela ausência ou presença de conteúdo gástrico nas posições de decúbito lateral direito e supina. Foi considerado significante p < 0,05. Resultados: Não houve diferença nas variáveis quantitativas nos três momentos estudados (p > 0,05). Cinco voluntários (6,25%) apresentaram um volume/peso superior a 1,5 ml.kg-1 em jejum e 2 horas após a ingestão de 200 ml e seis (7,5%) após 500 ml. Qualitativamente, a presença de líquido gástrico ocorreu em mais voluntários após a ingestão de líquidos, principalmente de 500 ml (18,7%), embora sem significância estatística. Conclusão: O volume gástrico pela ultrassonografia não apresenta diferença significativa tanto qualitativa quanto quantitativa, 2 horas após a ingestão de 200 ml ou de 500 ml de solução isotônica em comparação com o jejum, embora conteúdo líquido gástrico tenha sido identificado em mais voluntários, principalmente após a ingestão de 500 ml de solução isotônica.

Morphological and scanning electron microscopy studies of the stomach of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) / Estudios morfológico y de microscopía electrónica de barrido del estómago del murciélago egipcio de la fruta (Rousettus aegyptiacus)

This study was performed to investigate the histomorphological characters of the Egyptian fruit bat stomach using the light and scanning electron microscope. The stomachs of fourteen adult normal healthy Egyptian fruit bats of both sexes were used. Stomach was tubular with an elongated fundic part and a long narrow pyloric part. Internally, the superficial epithelium was disposed in filiform form, the longitudinal rugaes extended throughout the length of the stomach, their numbers were high but they were thin and branched in the fundic region, while in the cardiac and pyloric region reached to 3 or 4 thick longitudinal and not branched rugaes. Under the scanning electron microscopy, we found differences in the appearance of middle part with the peripherical part of the fundic region, like the appearance of honeycomb buildings in the middle part different to round elevated formations at the periphery of fundic region. At high magnification of cardiac region, there was an aggregation of epithelial cells without regular shape, while there were elevated mountains areas in the pyloric region. We concluded that the stomachs of Egyptian fruit bat had special characters different to other mammals.

En este trabajo se estudiaron las características histomorfológicas del estómago del murciélago egipcio de la fruta, a través de microscopía electrónica de barrido. Para el estudio se utilizaron 14 estómagos de murciélagos egipcios de la fruta, adultos sanos y de ambos sexos. El estómago era tubular con una región fúndica alargada y una región pilórica larga y estrecha. Internamente, el epitelio era filiforme y las rugas longitudinales se extendían a lo largo del estómago, su número era alto, delgado y ramificado en la región fúndica, mientras que en las regiones del cardias y pilórica alcanzaban un número de 3 o 4, gruesos, longitudinales y no ramificados. Al microscopio electrónico de barrido se encontraron diferencias en la apariencia de la parte media respecto a la parte periférica de la región fúndica, al igual que la aparición de estructuras en nido de abeja en la parte media, diferente a las formaciones redondas elevadas observadas en la periferia de la región fúndica. A mayor ampliación de la región del cardias, se observó una agregación de células epiteliales sin forma regular, mientras que en la región pilórica, se encontraron áreas elevadas. Concluimos que los estómagos del murciélago egipcio de la fruta presentan caracteres especiales diferentes a la de otros mamíferos.

Comparative microscopic study on the tongue, oesophagus and stomach of two different birds in Egypt

Aim of the work: The present investigation aims to compare between the tongue, oesophagus and stomach of two birds in Egypt having different food habits

Materials and methods: The animals under investigation are Whimbrel [Numenius phaeopus] and domestic duck [Anas platyrhnchos]. These birds were caught from Abou-Rawash Constituency and Nile Delta in Egypt. The birds were dissected the tongue, oesophagus and stomach were fixed and stained for the microscopic comparative study

Results: Histological results of this study found that the tongue of each bird [Whimbrel and domestic duck] is composed of three layers; mucosa, submucosa and muscularis. No lingual papillae are observed. The mucosal layer consists of stratified squamous epithelium. This layer in Numenius phaeopus is thicker than in Anas platyrhnchos. The submucosa is constructed from connective tissue. The muscularis is represented by bundles of muscle fibers extending in different directions. The lingual glands of Anas platyrhnchos are of compound alveolar type and have neutral mucopolysacchride content. The muscularis of the oesophagus consists is consisting of outer circular and inner longitudinal muscle fibers. This layer is thick and well represented in Anas platyrhnchos than in Numenius phaeopus. The mucosal folds have stratified squamous epithelial cells. Oesophageal tubulo alveolar glands have acid mucopolysacchride content in Numenius phaeopus and neutral mucopolysacchride content in Anas platyrhnchos. The stomach in each bird [Whimbrel and domestic duck] is differentiated into glandular and muscular portions. The gastric glands of the glandular portion are differentiated into deep and superficial gastric glands. The muscularis of the muscular portion in the investigated birds is composed of circular and longitudinal muscle fibers. This layer in Anas platyrhnchos is thicker than in Numenius phaeopus. The mucosal layer in Anas platyrhnchos has thick tough keratin-like layer [cutica gastrica]. The mucosal glands in the investigated birds have acid and neutral mucopolysacchride content. The histological and histochemical results showed differences in the tongue, oesophagus and stomach between the investigated birds

Histological and ultrastructural studies on the effect amoxicillin on the stomach of mouse fetuses

Introduction: B-Lactam antibiotics are widely used because of their lack of toxicity in humans. However, during pregnancy, exposure of the fetus is likely to occur due to b-lactam antibiotics cross the placenta. The potential adverse effects of amoxicillin were examined in stomach of mice fetuses

Material and Methods: This study was aimed to evaluate the possible side effects produced by amoxicillin prenatal administration on the stomach of fetuses. Twenty pregnant mice were used in this study; and were divided into two groups: the first group served as a control group and injected by saline solution [the drug solvent]; the second group treated with amoxicillin dose of 205 mg/kg body weight. The treatment was daily administered interperitoneally, from the 7[th] day of gestation till the 14[th] day of gestation [GDs 7-14]. The developing 19-days old fetuses were examined histologically and ultrastructurally to determine any disorders in the stomach

Results: This study illustrated marked deleterious consequences in the gastric wall of 19 day old fetus, following the treatment with amoxicillin, ranging from marked vacuolations and erosions in the epithelial and glandular cells of the gastric mucosa to conspicuous necrosis of glandular [parietal and zymogenic] cells. The electron microscopical examination of the gastric mucosal cells of fetuses maternally treated with amoxicillin, revealed conspicuous alterations, in the cytoplasmic organelles of gastric mucosal cells [surface epithelial, peptic and parietal cells]. The cisternae of RER were dilated and fragmented. The mitochondria displayed gradual devastations

Conclusions: Therefore, the destructive impacts of amoxicillin on the stomach of mice fetuses indicated that it should be used under restricted precautions in the medical fields to protect the pregnant women from its hazardous impact

Sexual dimorphism in histological structure of normal rat stomach / Dimorfismo sexual en la estructura histológica del estómago normal de la rata

Fifty male and fifty female Spargue-Dawley rats were randomly chosen and used to study the sexual dimorphisms of stomachic histological structures. The rat stomach consisted of the nonglandular part and the glandular part. The gender differences of the nonglandular part existed in the thicknesses of the stratified squamous epithelium and the longitudinal muscle. These findings revealed that the male rat stomach may storage more foods than the female. The gastric glands occupied all the lamina propria in the glandular part. The thicknesses of the gastric glands of the female and male rat were 525.0 ± 95.9 µm and 472.0 ± 158.7 µm respectively, and the difference was very significant (p<0.01). The gastric glands could be divided to two layers in the HE stain, i.e. the luminal and the basal layers. The thicknesses of the luminal layer of the female and male rat were 289.7 ± 95.9 µm and 300.0 ± 120.7 µm respectively, and the difference was insignificant (p>0.05). On the contrary, the thicknesses of the basal layer and the three muscle layers in the female glandular part were all thicker than those in male, and the differences were very significant (P<0.01). These findings indicated that the female rat stomachs may have a more powerful digestive ability than the male ones. The nucleus-glandular index of the gastric gland of the normal female and male rat were 0.19 ± 0.05 and 0.18 ± 0.04 respectively, and the difference was insignificant (p>0.05).

Se seleccionaron al azar 100 ratas Sprague-Dawley, 50 de sexo masculino y 50 de sexo femenino, para estudiar los dimorfismos sexuales de las estructuras histológicas del estómago. El estómago de la rata consiste de una parte no glandular y de una parte glandular. Existen diferencias de género en la parte no glandular en relación al espesor del epitelio escamoso estratificado y del músculo longitudinal. Estos hallazgos revelaron que el estómago de las ratas masculinas puede almacenar más alimentos que las hembras. Las glándulas gástricas ocuparon toda la lámina propia de la parte glandular. Los espesores de las glándulas gástricas de la rata hembra y macho fueron 525,0±95,9 mm y 472,0±158,7 mm, respectivamente, y la diferencia fue muy significativa (p <0,01). En la tinción de Hematoxilina-Eosina (H-E) se visualiza la división de las glándulas gástricas en dos capas, es decir, en las capas luminal y basal. Los espesores de la capa luminal de la rata hembra y macho fueron 289,7±95,9 mm y 300,0±120,7 mm, respectivamente, y la diferencia fue no significativa (p> 0,05). Por el contrario, los espesores de la capa basal y las tres capas musculares en la parte glandular fueron más gruesos en las ratas hembras y las diferencias fueron muy significativas (p <0,01). Estos hallazgos indicaron que los estómagos femeninos de rata pueden tener una capacidad digestiva más potente que los masculinos. El índice núcleo-glandular de la glándula gástrica de la rata normal femenina y masculina fue 0,19±0,05 y 0,18±0,04 respectivamente, y la diferencia fue no significativa (p> 0,05).

Peeled and piled volume models of the stomach made from a cadaver's sectioned images / Modelos de volumen descortezados y apilados del estómago producidos a partir de imágenes seccionales de un cadáver

Diagnosing and treating stomach diseases requires as many of the related anatomy details as possible. The objective of this study based on the sectioned images of cadaver was to offer interested clinicians anatomical knowledge about the stomach and its neighbors from the new viewpoint. For the raw data, sectioned images of a male cadaver without stomach pathology were used. By manual segmentation and automatic interpolation, a high-quality volume model of the stomach was reconstructed. The model was continuously peeled and piled to synthetically reveal the inside and outside of the stomach. The anterior, posterior, right, and left views of the models were compared with a chosen sectioned image. The numerous stomach images were then put into user-friendly browsing software. Some advantages of this study are that the sectioned images reveal real stomach color with high resolution; the peeled and piled volume models result in new features of the stomach and surroundings; and the processed models can be conveniently browsed in the presented software. These image data and tutorial software are expected to be helpful in acquiring supplementary morphologic information on the stomach and related structures.

El diagnóstico y el tratamiento de enfermedades del estómago requieren del conocimiento del mayor número de detalles posible sobre su anatomía. El objetivo de este estudio, basado en secciones de imágenes de cadáver, es ofrecer a los médicos la anatomía del estómago y sus estructuras vecinas desde un nuevo punto de vista. Se utilizaron imágenes de secciones de un cadáver, de sexo masculino, sin patología del estómago. Por segmentación manual y automática de interpolación, se reconstruyó un modelo de volumen de alta calidad del estómago. El modelo fue descortezado y apilado para revelar sintéticamente el interior y exterior del estómago. Se compararon los puntos de vista anterior, posterior, derecho e izquierdo de los modelos en una sección elegida. Las numerosas imágenes del estómago luego fueron puestas en el software de navegación de fácil uso para el profesional. Algunas de las ventajas de este estudio son que las imágenes seccionadas revelan el color real del estómago con alta resolución; los modelos de volumen descortezados y apilados dan lugar a nuevas funciones del estómago y sus estructuras circundantes; y los modelos procesados pueden ser convenientemente navegados en el software presentado. Se espera que estos datos de imagen y el tutorial del programa sean de utilidad para la adquisición de información morfológica complementaria sobre el estómago y las estructuras relacionadas.

Foregut morphology of Macrobrachium carcinus (Crustacea, Decapoda, Palaemonidae) / Morfologia do estômago do camarão Macrobrachium carcinus (Crustacea, Decapoda, Palaemonidae)

Macrobrachium carcinus is a Brazilian native prawn with recognized potential for use in aquaculture activities. The aim of this study was to describe and illustrate in detail the morphology of the M. carcinus foregut. The foregut comprises the mouth, esophagus and stomach. It is lined by a simple cylindrical epithelium overlain by chitinous cuticle. The cardiac chamber is well supplied with muscles and lined with chitin thickened in places to form a complex, articulating set of ossicles. The ossicles and setae inside the cardiac chamber seem to direct the food movement through the cardiac chamber and sort the food according to particle size as digestion takes place. Twenty-one basic ossicles were observed in the stomach ofM. carcinus and are divided into seven categories, reflecting their presumed functional roles. The significance of these morphological features is discussed in terms of its implication in feeding management that can support future commercial farms of this important fishery resource.

Macrobrachium carcinus é uma espécie nativa com reconhecido potencial para uso em cultivos aquícolas, porém com poucas informações sobre suas estratégias alimentares. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever e ilustrar em detalhes a morfologia do estômago de M. carcinus e fazer uma breve associação com seu hábito alimentar. O trato digestivo compreende a boca, esôfago e estômago (câmara cardiáca e câmara pilórica) o qual é revestido por um epitélio cilíndrico simples recoberta por uma fina cutícula quitinosa. A câmara cardíaca é bem provida de músculos e margeada por quitina espessada em áreas formando um conjunto complexo de ossículos articulados. Os ossículos e cerdas no interior da câmara cardíaca parecem dirigir a circulação de alimentos através da câmara cardíaca e triar o alimento de acordo com o tamanho de partícula no decorrer da digestão. Um total de 21 ossículos básicos fazem parte do estômago de M. carcinus e estão divididos em sete categorias de acordo com suas funções presumíveis. O significado destas características morfológicas é discutido em termos de sua implicação no manejo alimentar que podem apoiar futuras explorações comerciais deste importante recurso pesqueiro.

Plastinación y descripción anatómica de hígado, bazo, estómago y riñones del delfín nariz de botella (Tursiops truncatus) / Plastination and anatomy description of organs of the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)

Se plastinaron y describieron cuatro diferentes órganos internos de delfín nariz de botella (Tursiops truncatus) obteniendo modelos didácticos, perdurables gracias a la técnica de plastinación realizada en ellos, haciéndolos inodoros, no tóxicos y manipulables que permiten el estudio de los órganos internos como son el estómago, riñones e hígado de T. truncatus, contribuyendo a los trabajos de anatomía no patológica en delfines que son de importancia ecológica, turística y económica para nuestro país. Las descripciones anatómicas permiten avanzar en el conocimiento sobre los órganos internos, y si bien es cierto que se ha realizado un esfuerzo por estudiarlos existen pocos trabajos anatómicos realizados en ellos. Siendo este artículo una contribución al estudio de estos cetáceos.

Four different internal organs of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) were plastinated and described, obtaining didactic models, which let their components to be modified in an unaltered context; the resulting specimens are opaque and firm, but not unbreakable, with an appearance similar to that of the living state. The anatomical descriptions were made in concordance with those of the authors presented within the antecedents of this study; reinforcing the knowledge that the internal organs of T. truncatus described here typify those of mammals in general aspects, since the great uniformity between their structural elements is revealed. Moreover, there are very few non-pathological anatomic studies about dolphins, even though various mophometric and behavioral studies have been carried out, it still can be considered that several biological aspects of bottlenose dolphins remain to be described.

Caracterização morfológica do esôfago de tartarugas-verdes (Chelonia mydas) / Morphologic characterization of the esophagus of green turtles (Chelonia mydas)

A tartaruga-verde, Chelonia mydas (Linnaeus, 1758), é a mais comum na região costeira do Brasil e a compreensão da morfologia e de processos fisiológicos básicos nesses organismos é importante, podendo fornecer subsídios para estudos evolutivos sobre a espécie. O objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever a morfologia do esôfago de C. mydas, com a finalidade de se produzirem informações que possibilitem análises comparativas com outros quelônios. Utilizaram-se oito animais, provenientes do litoral do Espírito Santo, no período de setembro a novembro de 2014. Obtiveram-se dados de comprimento curvilíneo da carapaça (CCC) e largura curvilínea da carapaça (LCC). O esôfago foi retirado desde a inserção da orofaringe até a porção inicial do estômago para avaliação histomorfológica e medida do comprimento. Foram avaliadas quatro regiões do esôfago. O órgão inteiro foi fixado em formalina a 10% e, posteriormente, foi coletado um fragmento de cada região para processamento histológico e coloração pelas técnicas hematoxilina e eosina (HE), tricrômico de Masson, Gram e ácido periódico-Schiff (PAS). Os animais juvenis possuíam CCC médio de 38,8±6,43cm e LCC média de 35,6±6,59cm; o animal adulto mediu 102,3cm de CCC e 96,9cm de LCC. O comprimento médio do esôfago foi de 20,47±1,56 nos juvenis, e total de 55,6cm no adulto. Observou-se que o esôfago de C. mydas é um órgão tubular muscular constituído de papilas cônicas que variam de quantidade e tamanho à medida que se aproximam do estômago, revestidas por epitélio estratificado pavimentoso queratinizado e ricas em tecido mixoide. Há variação nas camadas mucosa, muscular externa e serosa entre as regiões do esôfago e há presença de glândulas produtoras de muco na mucosa da região da junção gastroesofágica. As características histomorfológicas do esôfago de C. mydas são importantes para exercer as funções mecânica e de proteção da mucosa desse órgão.

Understanding the morphology and basic physiological processes in Chelonia mydas is extremely important and can provide support for evolutionary studies on the species. The aim of this study was to describe the morphology of C. mydas' esophagus in order to produce data that allows comparative analyses with other turtles. Eight specimens of C. mydas from the coast of Espírito Santo were used during the period from September to November 2014. We obtained the curved carapace length (CCL) and curved carapace width (CCW) in centimetres. The esophagus was completely removed from the insertion region of the oropharynx to the initial portion of the stomach for macroscopic and microscopic evaluation. The measurement on the length and description of the structures in four regions of the esophagus were performed. The entire organ was fixed in 10% formalin and then a one centimetre diameter fragment was collected for histological processing and staining by hematoxylin and eosin (HE), Masson, Gram and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) techniques. Juvenile animals had average CCL of 38.8 ± 6.43 cm and average CCW of 35.6 ± 6.59 cm; the adult animal had a CCL measurement of 102.3 cm and CCW of 96.9 cm. The average length of the esophagus was 20.47 ± 1.56 in youth, and total 55.6 cm in the adult. It was observed that C. mydas' esophagus is a tubular muscular organ that consists of conical papillae that vary in quantity and size as they approach the stomach, lined by stratified squamous keratinized epithelium and rich in myxoid tissue. There is variation in the mucosal, submucosal, external muscle and serous layers among the four regions of the esophagus and there are mucus-producing glands in the submucosa of the gastroesophageal junction region. The histomorphometric characteristics of C. mydas' esophagus are important to engage the mechanical function and mucosal protection of this organ.

Morfologia do estômago e do duodeno da paca (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766) / Morphology of the stomach and duodenum of paca (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766)

Considerando a importância da paca (Cuniculus paca, Linnaeus, 1766), tanto como fonte proteica alternativa para a população quanto pela possibilidade de vir a se tornar um animal de experimentação e pela falta de informações sobre a sua anatomia, objetivou-se descrever a morfologia macroscópica e histológica do estômago e do duodeno desse roedor, reconhecendo as relações, forma e posição que esses órgãos estabelecem entre si e com outros órgãos. O estômago da paca é unicavitário, está no plano médio mais voltado para o antímero esquerdo, transversalmente, na região hipocôndrica em posição ventrocaudal, interposto entre o esôfago e o duodeno. O duodeno da paca se inicia em sequência ao estômago, segue caudalmente até o nível da quinta ou sexta vértebra lombar, na altura das quais se curva e toma direção cranial, dirigindo-se até o nível da transição entre a última vértebra torácica e a primeira vértebra lombar, onde se continua como jejuno. Histologicamente, o estômago e o duodeno da paca possuem o padrão característico da arquitetura dos órgãos ocos, apresentando as seguintes túnicas: mucosa, submucosa, muscular e serosa. Da forma que se conduziu este estudo, conclui-se que o estômago e duodeno da paca, de forma geral, possuem características morfológicas macroscópicas e histológicas semelhantes às dos animais domésticos e de outros roedores selvagens.

Considering the importance of paca (Cuniculus paca, Linnaeus, 1766) as an alternative protein source for the population as well as the possibility to become an experimental model and the lack of information regarding to the anatomy of this species, the present study aims to describe the gross anatomy and the histology of the stomach and duodenum of this rodent, recognizing the relations, shape and position that these organs establish between themselves and among other organs. The paca stomach is monocavitary; it is located at the median plane, more toward the left antimere, transversally, at the hypochondriac region in a ventrocaudal position, interposed between the esophagus and duodenum. The duodenum of paca begins in sequence of the stomach, following caudally until the fifth or sixth lumbar vertebra, at this level it curves and takes the cranial direction, going until the transition level between the last thoracic vertebra and the first lumbar vertebra where it continues as jejune. Histologically, the stomach and duodenum of paca have the characteristic pattern of the hollow organs architecture, presenting the following layers: mucosa, submucosa, muscular and serous. As this study was conducted, it is possible to conclude that the stomach and duodenum of paca, in general, present gross anatomical and histological characteristics similar to the domestic animals and to the other wild rodents.

Histological study of the oesophagus and stomach in grey-backed shrike (Lanius tephronotus) / Estudio histológico de esófago y estómago del alcaudón (Lanius tephronotus)

The microstructure of oesophagus and stomach in grey-backed shrike were examined by means of light microscopy. The results showed that the oesophagus glands were mucous glands, the shedding glandular cells and the mucin from the oesophagus glands secreted to the lumen. The number of the glands in the thoracic part was less than that of in the cervical part. The lumens of the glands showed an intense positive periodic acid-Schiff and Alcian blue reaction. There were two types of glands in the lamina propria. The simple tubular glands were located in the superficial lamella of the lamina propria, while compound tubular glands were located in the deep lamella. The epithelium was lined by a layer of cuticle in the intermediate zone between the proventriculus and gizzard. The surface of gizzard possessed a rough thick cuticle, which was made up of the Alcian blue-positive horizontal matrix and the periodic acid-Schiff-positive vertical rods.

La microestructura del esófago y el estómago del alcaudón gris fueron examinados mediante microscopía de luz. Los resultados mostraron que las glándulas del esófago eran glándulas mucosas, y que las células glandulares de descamación y la mucina de las glándulas del esófago eran secretadas al lumen. El número de glándulas en la porción torácica del esófago fue menor que en la porción cervical. Las aberturas de las glándulas mostraron una reacción positiva intensa al PAS y azul de Alcián. Se encontraron dos tipos de glándulas en la lámina propia. Las glándulas tubulares simples se localizaron en la lámina superficial de la lámina propia, mientras que las glándulas tubulares compuestas se hallaron en la lámina de profundidad. El epitelio se encontró revestido por una capa cuticular en la zona intermedia entre el proventrículo y la molleja. La superficie de la molleja presentó una cutícula gruesa, demostrada por una matriz horizontal positivo para azul de Alcian y varillas verticales positivas para el PAS.

Morfologia do estômago do cervo-do-pantanal (Blastocerus dichotomus, Illiger 1815) / Morphology of the marsh deer's stomach (Blastocerus dichotomus, Illiger 1815)

Em razão da falta de informações sobre a morfologia do cervo-do-pantanal, objetivou-se apresentar a morfologia das câmaras gástricas desse cervídeo. Macroscopicamente, o estômago do cervo-do-pantanal é formado pelo rúmen, retículo, omaso e abomaso, assemelhando-se aos ruminantes domésticos. Microscopicamente, o rúmen e o abomaso são semelhantes aos animais domésticos, já o retículo e o omaso apresentam características específicas, como acentuada queratinização no ápice das pequenas projeções epiteliais do retículo e pregas omasais revestidas por discretas papilas.(AU)

Based on the lack of information regarding the morphology of marsh deer, this work aims to describe some morphological aspects of the gastric chamber in this species, collaborating with future investigations, mainly related to rational handling in this cervid. This work aimed to describe the morphology of the gastric chamber of the marsh deer, characterizing the external and internal macroscopical details and the microscopical architecture of these structures by light microscopy. Macroscopically, the marsh deer stomach is formed by the rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum similar to the domestic ruminants. Microscopically, rumen and abomasum are similar to the domestic ruminants. The reticulum and the omasum, however, present specific characteristics such as keratin on the top of the reticulum, small epithelial projections and omasum folds covered with discrete papillae.(AU)

Anatomical and morphometric study of gastrointestinal tract of donkey (Equus africanus asinus)

Introduction: We dissected and described the macroscopic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract of the donkey. Materials and Methods: Eleven domestic donkeys of both sexes from Tunisia were used for this study. Results: Although statistically insignificant, length values of the gastrointestinal tract pertaining to the females were generally higher than those pertaining to the males. The ostium cardiacum was very narrow and its diameter was 4.42 ± 0.57 mm in the males and 6 ± 1.22 mm in females. In the first part of the duodenum, we found papilla duodeni major and papilla duodeni minor. Both papillae were located very near to each other with a distance less than 1 cm and very near to the ostium pyloricum. The cecum was divided in parts of basis, corpus and apex. Three flexures divided the ascending colon into four parts: right ventral, left ventral, left dorsal and right dorsal. The cecum, left ventral colon and right dorsal colon had more evident sacculations (Haustra ceci and coli) (Figure 5). Teniae numbers were constant in all animals as 4, 4, 4, 1, 3 and 2 for cecum, right ventral colon, left ventral colon, left dorsal colon, right dorsal colon and descending colon, respectively. Conclusion: Although the gross anatomy of the intestines of the donkey was similar to the domestic horse in general, we detected some differences between these equine species.(AU)