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What was the primary objective of the study described in the article ‘Influence of a cell salvage washing system and leukocyte reduction filtration on bacterial contamination of canine whole blood ex vivo’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in February 2020?
The primary objective was to determine the ability of cell salvage washing and leukoreduction filtration to remove bacterial contamination from canine whole blood.
What was the study design used in the article ‘Influence of a cell salvage washing system and leukocyte reduction filtration on bacterial contamination of canine whole blood ex vivo’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in February 2020?
The study was an ex vivo nested cohort study.
How many units of canine whole blood were used in the study ‘Influence of a cell salvage washing system and leukocyte reduction filtration on bacterial contamination of canine whole blood ex vivo’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in February 2020?
The study used 33 units of commercially purchased fresh canine whole blood.
Which bacterial species were used to inoculate the blood samples in the study ‘Influence of a cell salvage washing system and leukocyte reduction filtration on bacterial contamination of canine whole blood ex vivo’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in February 2020?
The blood samples were inoculated with Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
What were the results of the cell salvage washing system on bacterial concentrations in the study ‘Influence of a cell salvage washing system and leukocyte reduction filtration on bacterial contamination of canine whole blood ex vivo’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in February 2020?
The cell salvage washing system reduced bacterial concentrations by 85.2% for E. coli, 91.5% for S. pseudintermedius, and 93.9% for P. aeruginosa.
How effective was the first filtration at removing bacteria in the study ‘Influence of a cell salvage washing system and leukocyte reduction filtration on bacterial contamination of canine whole blood ex vivo’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in February 2020?
The first filtration reduced bacterial concentrations by 99.9% for E. coli and 100% for both S. pseudintermedius and P. aeruginosa.
What was the outcome after the second filtration in the study ‘Influence of a cell salvage washing system and leukocyte reduction filtration on bacterial contamination of canine whole blood ex vivo’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in February 2020?
After the second filtration, none of the three species of bacteria could be isolated, indicating a 100% reduction.
What was the conclusion of the study ‘Influence of a cell salvage washing system and leukocyte reduction filtration on bacterial contamination of canine whole blood ex vivo’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in February 2020?
The study concluded that cell salvage washing combined with leukoreduction filtration eliminated bacterial contamination of canine whole blood.
What clinical significance did the authors of the article ‘Influence of a cell salvage washing system and leukocyte reduction filtration on bacterial contamination of canine whole blood ex vivo’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in February 2020 suggest for their findings?
The authors suggested that the techniques could be applied to intraoperative autotransfusion in clinical animals, particularly those treated for trauma or hemorrhage with concurrent bacterial contamination.
What was the primary objective of the study described in the article ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
The primary objective was to evaluate the accuracy and feasibility of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the vertebral segments L5-L6 and L7-S1 of large dogs compared to the freehand technique.
What was the study design used in the article ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
The study was an ex vivo study using canine lumbosacral vertebral specimens.
How many vertebral specimens were used in the study ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
The study used lumbosacral vertebral specimens from nineteen large-breed dogs.
What were the two groups compared in the study ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
The two groups compared were (1) pedicle screw insertion using 3D-printed custom-made drill guides (guide group) and (2) freehand pedicle screw insertion (control group).
What imaging technique was used for preoperative planning in the study ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
Preoperative multislice CT scans were used for surgical planning and to create 3D bone models.
What were the primary outcome measures in the study ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
The primary outcome measures were the accuracy of screw insertion angles and the incidence of vertebral canal breaches.
How did the accuracy of pedicle screw placement compare between the 3D-printed drill guide and freehand technique in the study ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
The accuracy of pedicle screw placement was higher with the 3D-printed drill guides compared to the freehand technique, with fewer breaches in the guide group.
What were the findings regarding vertebral canal breaches in the study ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
The study found that the number of vertebral canal breaches was significantly lower in the guide group (9%) compared to the control group (30%).
What was concluded about the use of 3D-printed drill guides in the study ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
The study concluded that 3D-printed drill guides increase the accuracy of pedicle screw insertion and reduce the risk of vertebral canal breaches, making them a safe alternative to freehand pedicle screw placement.
What were the limitations of the study ‘Accuracy of 3D-printed drill guides for pedicle screw placement in the canine lumbosacral spine’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in January 2020?
The study’s limitations included its cadaveric design, small sample size, and unknown clinical significance of pedicle screw vertebral canal breaches.
What was the primary objective of the study described in the article ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020?
The primary objective was to determine the value of initial aerobic bacterial cultures of acute open traumatic wounds to predict bacterial species in wounds that become infected.
What was the study design used in the article ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020?
The study was a prospective clinical trial.
How many dogs were included in the study ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020?
The study included 64 dogs with naturally occurring acute cutaneous traumatic wounds.
What were the main findings of the study ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020 regarding the value of initial bacterial cultures?
The main finding was that initial bacterial cultures were not predictive of the bacterial species subsequently recovered from infected wounds.
What methods were used for bacterial culture in the study ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020?
Initial swabs were taken from each wound prior to and after lavage and debridement for quantitative and qualitative aerobic bacterial culture.
How were infections identified and confirmed in the study ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020?
Infections were identified and confirmed based on clinical signs of infection including erythema, purulent discharge, pain, swelling, and heat, and by bacterial culture of the infected wound.
What was the impact of lavage and debridement on bacterial cultures in the study ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020?
Lavage and debridement significantly reduced the bacterial load in most wounds, but the initial bacterial load was not predictive of subsequent infection.
What antibiotics were administered to the dogs in the study ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020?
All primary clinicians prescribed β-lactam antibiotics, specifically amoxicillin-clavulanate or cephalexin, to the dogs at initial presentation.
What was concluded about the use of pretreatment wound cultures for predicting infection in the study ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020?
The study concluded that pretreatment wound cultures are not useful in predicting subsequent wound infection or in guiding early antimicrobial selection.
What were the limitations of the study ‘Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs’ published in ‘Veterinary Surgery’ in 2020?
The limitations included the administration of prophylactic antibiotics to all dogs, the exclusion of anaerobic cultures, and the use of swab cultures rather than tissue cultures.
What was the main objective of the study titled “Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps” published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The main objective was to develop and evaluate a novel fracture fragment stabilization system, the Sirius minimally invasive bone reduction handle system (SMH), in an artificial fracture model simulating a canine femoral fracture repair with a minimally invasive orthopedic approach.
What components made up the Sirius minimally invasive bone reduction handle system (SMH) as described in the Veterinary Surgery article from July 2020?
The SMH consisted of modified Kern forceps connected with existing external skeletal fixation components, including a stainless-steel beam welded to one arm of each Kern handle and external fixator bone clamps and connecting bars.
How many synthetic fractured femurs with soft-tissue coverage analogs were used in the in vitro experimental study of the novel fracture fragment stabilization system reported in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
Eight synthetic fractured femurs with soft-tissue coverage analogs were used in the study.
What were the key outcome variables measured in the study “Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis” published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The key outcome variables were fragment movement, early/final gap formation, time of procedure, and assessed practicability using a visual analog scale.
According to the Veterinary Surgery article from July 2020, how did the final reduction gap compare when using the SMH versus traditional Kern forceps?
The SMH resulted in a smaller final reduction gap compared to the traditional Kern forceps.
What was the correlation between surgical experience and surgery times in the study detailed in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020, regarding the novel fracture fragment stabilization system?
More surgical experience resulted in faster surgery times, but it was not correlated with final fracture gap formation.
Describe the primary limitation of the SMH prototype used in the study as mentioned in the article “Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system” in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020.
The primary limitation of the SMH prototype was that it had several areas that would be difficult to sterilize, making it unsuitable for clinical use without further refinement.
In the Veterinary Surgery article from July 2020, what was the significance of the custom-made artificial fracture model (FxM) developed for the study?
The FxM was significant because it provided a standardized experimental setting that mimicked the forces from muscular contraction in a clinical case, allowing for consistent and reproducible testing of the SMH and traditional Kern forceps.
What were the subjective impressions of the board-certified surgeons regarding the artificial fracture model (FxM) used in the study published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The board-certified surgeons found the FxM to be subjectively similar to an in vivo experience, permitting a standardized experiment setting.
What future studies were recommended by the authors in the article “Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system” in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020, to further evaluate the SMH?
The authors recommended additional ex vivo and in vivo studies with the newly designed SMH to better ascertain its utility and effectiveness in clinical cases.
What were the objectives of the study conducted by von Pfeil and Horstman in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The objectives of the study were to develop and evaluate a novel fracture fragment stabilization system, the Sirius minimally invasive bone reduction handle system (SMH), in an artificial fracture model simulating a canine femoral fracture repair with a minimally invasive orthopedic approach.
How many synthetic fractured femurs were used in the study, and what did they simulate in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The study used eight synthetic fractured femurs with soft-tissue coverage analogs to simulate a canine femoral fracture repair.
Describe the Sirius minimally invasive bone reduction handle system (SMH) as developed in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020.
The Sirius minimally invasive bone reduction handle system (SMH) consisted of modified Kern forceps connected with existing external skeletal fixation components to stabilize fracture fragments during minimally invasive osteosynthesis.
What were the main findings regarding the final reduction gap when using the SMH compared to traditional Kern forceps (KO) in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The main findings showed that the SMH was associated with a smaller final reduction gap compared to traditional Kern forceps (KO), indicating more effective fracture stabilization.
How did the surgical experience of participants affect the outcomes of the procedures in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The surgical experience of participants resulted in faster surgery times but was not correlated with the final fracture gap formation, indicating that experience improved efficiency but not necessarily the accuracy of fracture reduction.
What challenges of minimally invasive osteosynthesis (MIO) does the study address with the development of the SMH in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The study addresses challenges such as exposure to radiation, difficulty in visualizing fracture ends, changes in normal anatomical structures, muscle contractions, and the risk of limb malalignment or inappropriate implant placement by developing the SMH.
What was the significance of the early and final reduction gap findings in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The significance of the early and final reduction gap findings was that the SMH resulted in significantly smaller early and final reduction gaps compared to KO, demonstrating its effectiveness in maintaining fracture reduction.
What were the demographics and roles of the participants involved in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
Participants included eight technician assistants, five licensed veterinary technicians, two board-certified surgeons, and one administrator, with a mix of males and females.
What advantages does the SMH offer over the Minimally Invasive Reduction Instrumentation System (MIRIS) mentioned in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The advantages of the SMH over the MIRIS include lower cost, use of readily available external fixator components, and the absence of half pins that could interfere with definitive fixation or create stress risers.
What are the future recommendations made by the authors regarding the SMH in ‘Development of a novel fracture fragment stabilization system for minimally invasive osteosynthesis and in vitro comparison to traditional Kern bone reduction forceps,’ published in Veterinary Surgery, July 2020?
The authors recommend conducting additional studies of the SMH to fully assess its effectiveness and practicality in clinical cases.
What was the objective of the study titled ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020?
The objective was to report the successful treatment of septic nonunion in two dogs with large segmental defects secondary to long-bone fractures by using a novel human placenta-derived matrix (hPM) as an adjunct to fixation.
What were the characteristics of the animals involved in the study ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020?
The study involved one 3-kg 9-year-old neutered male Yorkshire terrier with a distal antebrachial fracture and one 6-kg 4-year-old spayed female miniature pinscher with a distal humeral fracture.
How were the segmental defects treated in the study ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020?
The segmental defects were treated with autogenous cancellous bone graft, canine demineralized bone matrix, and injection of hPM after closure. The fractures were stabilized using a circular external fixator for the antebrachial fracture and biaxial bone plating for the humeral fracture.
What was the outcome of using hPM in the study ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020?
Radiographic union was documented at 8 weeks for the antebrachial fracture and 6 weeks for the humeral fracture. Both dogs became fully weight-bearing on the affected limbs and returned to full activity.
What challenges do septic nonunions with large segmental defects present, according to the study ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020?
Septic nonunions with large segmental defects present challenges such as the need for extensive debridement, slow and unreliable graft incorporation, and compromised fracture healing in the presence of infection.
How was hPM prepared and used in the study ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020?
Frozen hPM stored at -80°C was thawed to room temperature during the last 20 minutes of the surgical procedure. It was then injected directly into the graft sites under fluoroscopic guidance using a hypodermic needle and syringe.
What were the findings of the bacterial cultures in the study ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020?
In case 1, the bacterial culture of the explant and sequestrum yielded growth of a Pasteurella spp. In case 2, the bacterial culture of the explant yielded growth of Enterobacter cloacae. Both bacteria were susceptible to enrofloxacin.
How did the dogs recover post-surgery in the study ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020?
Both dogs showed consistent weight-bearing on the affected limbs within weeks after surgery, with only mild lameness noted at follow-ups. Both returned to full activity with no lameness by the end of the study period.
What potential benefits of hPM are suggested by the study ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020?
hPM may have potential benefits due to its complex array of cytokines involved in osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and antimicrobial properties, which may facilitate bone regeneration even in infected sites.
What further research does the study ‘Human placenta-derived matrix with cancellous autograft and demineralized bone matrix for large segmental long-bone defects in two dogs with septic nonunion’ published in Veterinary Surgery, August 2020 suggest is needed?
The study suggests that further investigation into the effects of hPM on bone healing is warranted, given the impressive healing observed in these pilot cases. Additional studies are needed to establish the efficacy and safety of hPM in a broader population.
What was the primary objective of the case report titled ‘Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog’ published in Veterinary Surgery in August 2020?
The primary objective was to describe the surgical reduction of luxation of the triceps brachii tendon in a dog.
What animal and condition were described in the study ‘Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog’ published in Veterinary Surgery in August 2020?
A 2.5-year-old 2.58 kg castrated male toy poodle with medial subluxation of the elbow joint and medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon.
According to the article ‘Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog’ in Veterinary Surgery (August 2020), what surgical methods were used to correct the luxation?
The surgical methods used included antirotational suture, a stopper pin, medial retinaculum release, and imbrication of the lateral retinaculum.
In the case report ‘Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog’ from Veterinary Surgery (August 2020), what were the long-term outcomes for the dog post-surgery?
The long-term outcomes included the successful reduction of the triceps brachii tendon and elbow joint, normal gait by 55 days postoperatively, and no implant failure or recurrence 3.5 years after surgery.
What diagnostic techniques were used to identify the medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon in the study published in Veterinary Surgery in August 2020?
Diagnostic techniques included palpation, the Campbell test, ultrasonographic examination, and radiographs.
How long did it take for the dog to return to normal gait post-surgery according to the case report in Veterinary Surgery (August 2020) titled ‘Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog’?
The dog returned to normal gait by 55 days post-surgery.
What was the cause of the dog’s lameness as described in the article ‘Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog’ in Veterinary Surgery (August 2020)?
The lameness was caused by the dog falling from the owner’s arms approximately 18 months before presenting at the veterinary medical center.
What postoperative care was provided to the dog in the study ‘Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog’ from Veterinary Surgery (August 2020)?
Postoperative care included a spica splint for 12 days, constant rate infusion of fentanyl hydrate and ketamine hydrochloride, cephalexin and robenacoxib administration, and restricted activity to leash walking for 8 weeks.
What was the result of the ultrasonographic examination performed on the dog as detailed in the Veterinary Surgery (August 2020) article ‘Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog’?
The ultrasonographic examination revealed medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon and normal collateral ligaments without rupture or chronic changes.
According to the Veterinary Surgery (August 2020) article ‘Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog,’ what were the findings on the postoperative radiographs of the right forelimb?
The postoperative radiographs showed no skeletal deformities, including joint incongruence or angular deformities, and the alignment of the right forelimb was well maintained.
In the article “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model” published in Veterinary Surgery (August 2020), what was the primary objective of the study?
To compare in vitro knot holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot (LMK), open Miller’s knot (MK), open surgeon’s throw (Sx), and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw (LSx) in a vascular pedicle model when used as the first throw for vascular ligation.
According to the article “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model” from Veterinary Surgery (August 2020), what materials were used to create the vascular pedicle model?
Open-ended esophageal balloon dilation catheters with a diameter of 12 mm and silicone rubber tubing were used to emulate the outward radial pressure of tissue within a large vascular pedicle.
What were the results of the study “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model” in Veterinary Surgery (August 2020) regarding the mean leakage pressures of the MK and LMK?
Both MK and LMK had mean leakage pressures above 300 mm Hg, with the MK leaking at higher pressure than all other knots, including the LMK (P< .001). The LMK leaked at greater pressures compared with the Sx and the LSx (P< .001).
In the Veterinary Surgery (August 2020) article “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model,” what was concluded about the LMK’s knot holding strength?
The LMK created a more secure first throw compared with the Sx and leaked at supraphysiologic pressures, indicating excellent knot holding strength on a vascular pedicle model and potential for clinical application.
What hypothesis was tested in the study “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model” published in Veterinary Surgery (August 2020)?
The hypothesis was that the LMK would not differ significantly from the MK and would leak at greater pressure than the Sx and LSx.
According to the Veterinary Surgery (August 2020) article “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model,” how were the laparoscopic knots tied?
Laparoscopic knots were tied in a laparoscopic box trainer using laparoscopic needle holders.
In the study “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model” from Veterinary Surgery (August 2020), what was the significant finding regarding the surgeon’s throw (Sx and LSx)?
No difference was detected between leaking pressures of the Sx and the LSx (P= .226), with both leaking at pressures below 40 mm Hg, indicating poor performance as the first throw for ligation.
What methodology was used to test the knot holding strength in the article “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model” published in Veterinary Surgery (August 2020)?
Knot constructs were pressure tested to failure using a pressure transducer and a digital syringe pump to deliver saline, with pressures continuously recorded and analyzed for maximum pressure to failure.
What was the clinical significance of the findings in the article “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model” from Veterinary Surgery (August 2020)?
The LMK has excellent knot holding strength on a vascular pedicle model and may be further evaluated for clinical application, offering a potential alternative to other suture methods in laparoscopic surgery.
How did the researchers in the Veterinary Surgery (August 2020) article “In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model” enhance visual detection of leakage during the experiment?
The balloon was primed and pressured with a saline and red food coloring mixture, and all excess above the ligature was replaced with normal saline to facilitate visual detection of initial leakage by the presence of a small red saline plume within the normal saline above the ligature.
What was the primary objective of the study conducted by Walker et al. (2020) as published in Veterinary Surgery?
The primary objective was to evaluate the presence of quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) resistance genes (qacA/B, smr, qacG, and qacJ) in clinical isolates of methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MSSP and MRSP) from dogs and assess their impact on chlorhexidine digluconate susceptibility.
How many clinical isolates of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius were examined in the Walker et al. (2020) study in Veterinary Surgery?
The study examined a total of 70 isolates, including 50 MRSP and 20 MSSP isolates from dogs.
According to the 2020 study by Walker et al. in Veterinary Surgery, what methods were used to determine the presence of QAC resistance genes in the isolates?
The study used real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to detect the presence of the QAC resistance genes qacA/B, smr, qacG, and qacJ in the isolates.
What was the range of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for chlorhexidine digluconate in MRSP isolates as reported by Walker et al. (2020) in Veterinary Surgery?
The MIC values for chlorhexidine digluconate in MRSP isolates ranged from 0.5 to 4 µg/mL.
What significant finding regarding the qacG gene was reported by Walker et al. (2020) in their Veterinary Surgery article?
The study found that the presence of the qacG gene was significantly associated with an increased MIC of chlorhexidine digluconate, with a median MIC of 1.5 µg/mL in isolates possessing the gene compared to 1.0 µg/mL in those not possessing it (P = .012).
Did Walker et al. (2020) in their Veterinary Surgery study find an association between the presence of QAC resistance genes and increased chlorhexidine MIC in Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolates?
Overall, there was no association between the presence of one or more QAC resistance genes and increased chlorhexidine MIC in the isolates, except for the qacG gene.
What percentage of the isolates tested by Walker et al. (2020) in Veterinary Surgery were found to carry one or more QAC resistance genes?
A total of 74% of the isolates (52 out of 70) were found to carry one or more QAC resistance genes.
According to Walker et al. (2020) in Veterinary Surgery, what was the clinical significance of the presence of QAC resistance genes in the context of chlorhexidine use?
The study concluded that despite the presence of QAC resistance genes, chlorhexidine digluconate should still be effective against MRSP and MSSP if used correctly, as all isolates exhibited MIC values significantly lower than the concentrations recommended for use.
What was the distribution of QAC resistance genes between MRSP and MSSP isolates as reported by Walker et al. (2020) in Veterinary Surgery?
The presence of QAC resistance genes was more common in MRSP isolates (82%) compared to MSSP isolates (55%). However, qacJ was found exclusively in MRSP isolates.
How did Walker et al. (2020) in Veterinary Surgery suggest the veterinary community address the potential emergence of chlorhexidine resistance?
The authors emphasized the importance of ongoing monitoring and investigation of QAC resistance genes in veterinary medicine to ensure the continued effectiveness of chlorhexidine and other antiseptics, as resistance could impact aseptic techniques in clinical settings.
What was the primary objective of the study conducted by Scharf et al. (2020) as published in Veterinary Surgery?
The primary objective was to evaluate the ability of a bipolar sealing device (BSD) to seal canine bladder tissue and to determine the influence of suture augmentation on the resistance to leakage of sealed partial cystectomies.
