Clinical evaluation of random skin flaps based on the subdermal plexus secured with sutures or sutures and cyanoacrylate adhesive for reconstructive surgery in dogs

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of subdermal plexus skin flaps for closing defects after excision of cutaneous and subcutaneous tumors in dogs and to compare outcome of flaps secured with sutures and those secured with butyl-cyanoacrylate and intermittent sutures. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical study. ANIMALS: Fifteen dogs. METHODS: After excision of cutaneous or subcutaneous tumors the skin defect was reconstructed by random flaps based on the subdermal plexus. Flap skin edges were apposed with simple interrupted 4-0 monofilament nylon sutures (group 1; 5 dogs) or nylon sutures alternated with butyl-cyanoacrylate adhesive (group 2; 10 dogs). Flaps were evaluated every 48 hours when bandages were changed, until complete healing. RESULTS: Random flaps based on the subdermal plexus were effectively used to close wound defects; mean flap survival was 89%. Partial flap necrosis occurred in 4 dogs. Wound margins apposed with butyl-cyanoacrylate had thinner and more esthetic scars than sutured margins. CONCLUSION: Random flaps based on the subdermal plexus proved to be versatile for covering limb wounds after excision of cutaneous or subcutaneous tumors. Mean survival rate was comparable to that reported for axial pattern flaps. Butyl-cyanoacrylate adhesive was easy to apply, allowed accurate margin apposition with good cosmetic outcome and reduced sutures needed. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Cyanoacrylate adhesive should be considered in lieu of suture closure to secure random skin flaps based on the subdermal plexus in dogs.     

Potential use of lymphocyte blastogenic responses in diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis

A comparison of in vitro lymphocyte responses and delayed type tuberculin skin test responses was made in an animal experimentally exposed to a Mycobacterium bovis-infected animal and in cattle naturally infected with M. bovis. Tuberculin skin tests did not suppress in vitro lymphocyte responses to M. bovis PPD and to M. avium PPD tuberculin. The whole blood test used in these studies provided for considerable savings in time as compared to use of purified lymphocytes for evaluating in vitro cellular responses. Variations in the responsiveness of lymphocytes to specific mycobacterial antigens was observed, therefore, it is recommended that profiles be established using three or more tests conducted at 14-day intervals.     

Impaired local deiodination of thyroxine to triiodothyronine in dogs with symmetrical truncal alopecia

Thyroid dysfunction causes certain dermatological alterations in dogs. Insufficient delivery of thyroid hormone to the skin may originate not only from inadequate thyroid function but also from impaired local activation of thyroxine in the target organ. Thyroid parameters and deiodination were investigated in healthy dogs (group C) and in dogs with cutaneous lesions associated with hypothyroidism (group H) or with a low-T₃ syndrome (group LT). The ability of the skin to convert T₄ to T₃ was impaired in both groups H and LT but not in the controls. It is concluded that impaired local deiodination may contribute to skin problems in dogs.Abbreviations bwt body weight - DTT dithiothreitol - PBS phosphate-buffered saline (pH 7.5, 0.05 mol/L) - PTU propylthiouracyl - RIA radioimmunoassay - TRH thyrotropin-releasing hormone - TSH thyroid-stimulating hormone     

Prolonged remission after immunosuppressive therapy in six dogs with pemphigus foliaceus

Limited information is available on the long-term outcome of treatment of pemphigus foliaceus in dogs. The purpose of this study is to report that a prolonged remission can occur after discontinuation of immunosuppressive regimens in some animals with this disease. Six dogs were diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus based on suggestive clinical signs and histopathology. These patients were treated either with immunosuppressive doses of oral glucocorticoids or with a combination of oral glucocorticoids and azathioprine. After clinical signs underwent complete remission, which occurred 1.5-5 months after immunosuppression was initiated, the drugs were tapered progressively and eventually withdrawn. The total duration of immunosuppressive therapy varied between 3 and 22 months. Skin lesions of pemphigus foliaceus did not recur for 1.5-6 years after treatment was stopped. These observations suggest that, in some dogs with pemphigus foliaceus, immunosuppression can lead to long-term remission of skin lesions, and that discontinuation of treatment is not necessarily followed by a recurrence of clinical signs.     

Alopecia and dermatopathy of the lower back following pelvic fractures in three cats

Abstract   An alopecia and dermatopathy following pelvic fractures associated with vehicular trauma is reported in three cats. The animals presented 3–4 weeks post injury with acute hair loss, glistening appearance of the skin and erosions involving the lower back. Histological examination revealed atrophy of the hair follicles and adnexal structures and follicular telogenization, dermal fibroplasia and mild lymphocytic infiltrate, fibroplasia and inflammation in the panniculus. Vascular damage secondary to the external trauma to blood vessels supplying the skin over the lumbar region and subsequent ischaemia may represent the pathomechanism of this type of alopecia. Focal permanent hair loss can be expected.     

养殖刺参保苗期重大疾病“腐皮综合征”病原及其感染源分析

2003～2005年冬、春季,山东省和辽宁省众多养殖区域的保苗期刺参(Apostichopus japonicus)暴发了较为严重的传染性疾病-"腐皮综合征".该病波及面广,传染性强,死亡率常高达90%以上.发病症状主要表现为厌食、摇头、肿嘴、排脏、身体萎缩、口部溃烂乃至体表大面积溃疡.本研究对症状较为典型的3家海参保苗期的发病幼参进行了详细的病原学分析,从所有病参的病灶组织分离得到了1种占有绝对优势的菌株,经人工感染实验证明它对健康刺参具有较强的致病性,且感染病参的症状与自然发病海参的症状相同.通过形态学、生理生化和16S rDNA分子生物学方法对该菌进行的分类鉴定表明,导致保苗期刺参"腐皮综合征"的致病菌是假交替单胞菌(Pseudoalteromonas nigrifaciens).同时也对3家养殖场刺参保苗养殖系统进行了分析研究.结果表明,水源中细菌含量不高,为(0.8×102)～(1.2×102)cells/mL,其特征与病灶处优势菌不同;而饵料中细菌含量最高可达3.2×106 cells/mL.饵料、池水和池底污物的优势菌与病灶处优势菌基本一致,说明饵料可能是病原菌的主要来源.本研究首次揭示了"腐皮综合征"导致保苗期刺参大规模死亡的原因及其致病原,对刺参健康养殖和病害防治具有重要的指导意义.     

改性异氰酸酯树脂胶玉米秸秆皮板工艺

以异氰酸酯(PMDI)改性的脲醛胶作为胶黏剂,采用正交试验法分析了热压时间、成板密度、施胶量、胶混合比对玉米秸秆皮板主要物理性能的影响。结果表明:热压时间对玉米秸秆皮板的24 h吸水厚度膨胀率(24h TS)、弹性模量(MOE),成板密度和改性脲醛胶/异氰酸酯(UF/PMDI)的混合比例对24 h TSI、B、MOE以及施胶量对24 h TS均有高度显著性影响。在一定范围内,秸秆皮板材的物理力学性能指标随着热压时间、密度以及施胶量的增加而增大,异氰酸酯施加量的增加能持续提高板的性能。当工艺条件为:热压时间4～5 min,板密度0.9 g/cm3,施胶量12%,胶量比(UF/PMDI)7∶3时制得的板材性能最佳。     

激光诱变对黄皮洋葱须根的生物学效应研究

[目的]对激光诱变黄皮洋葱须根的生物学效应进行研究。[方法]采用CO2激光和He-Ne激光对黄皮洋葱2个品种的湿种子进行辐射,通过随机区组设计,利用生物统计学和生理生化的方法,从个体及生化水平上考查激光诱变黄皮洋葱L1代须根的生物学效应。[结果]经激光诱变处理的黄皮洋葱在须根长度、数目、须根重以及根系活力等方面,表现为不同处理引起的生物学效应差异显著,其中,激光种类不同引起须根长度的变异达到5%显著差异;洋葱品种不同,激光辐照引起的须根变异明显,但各处理间差异均未达到5%显著水平;激光剂量不同,引起须根数的变异达5%显著水平;激光辐射对洋葱根系活力表现为刺激效应。[结论]该研究结果为激光诱变黄皮洋葱育种提供了参考依据。     

一例体细胞克隆水牛脂肪及皮肤的组织结构观察

应用光镜及HE染色等技术对体细胞克隆水牛的脂肪和皮肤组织及其细胞类型和形态进行了详细的观察,旨在为以后体细胞克隆牛的研究提供一定的理论依据,结果表明,脂肪组织外周有疏松结缔组织包裹,脂肪小叶不明显;皮肤由表皮和真皮构成,借助皮下组织与深部的肌肉相连,局部表皮有脱落,皮肤土有毛囊分布.     

‘砀山酥梨’褐皮芽变木质素含量及相关酶活性与CCoAOMT 表达量分析

 为了探讨‘砀山酥梨’芽变品系‘锈酥’果皮褐色形成机理,采用分光光度法测定盛花后25、50、75、100、125、150和175 d果皮中木质素含量和相关酶活性变化;从构建的‘锈酥’正向SSH-cDNA文库中筛选出与木质素生物合成密切相关的CCoAOMT-EST,通过实时荧光定量PCR测定了‘砀山酥梨’和‘锈酥’果皮中CCoAOMT的相对表达量。结果表明：‘锈酥’果皮发育前期木质素增量较大,且木质素增量累计比‘砀山酥梨’高12.2%;‘砀山酥梨’和‘锈酥’果皮中PAL、4CL、CAD酶活性均在花后75 d达到最大值,而POD酶活性则在花后125 d出现高峰;二者果皮中4种酶活性变化趋势基本一致,但‘锈酥’果皮中均相对较高;‘锈酥’果皮中的PAL和4CL酶活性与木质素增量变化均呈显著正相关,而‘砀山酥梨’则未呈现出此规律;在果实生长发育各个时期,‘锈酥’果皮中CCoAOMT相对表达量均高于‘砀山酥梨’。因此推测,‘锈酥’果皮褐色形成与果皮中木质素积累及相关酶活性提高有关,果皮中CCoAOMT的增量表达是‘锈酥’果实褐皮形成的重要原因之一。