A non-inferiority study comparing the ultrasound-guided parasacral with a novel greater ischiatic notch plane approach in canine cadavers

ObjectiveTo describe the gross and ultrasound anatomy of the parasacral region and an ultrasound-guided greater ischiatic notch (GIN) plane approach aimed at staining the lumbosacral trunk (LST) in canine cadavers. To evaluate if the ultrasound-guided GIN plane approach is non-inferior to the previously described ultrasound-guided parasacral approach at staining the LST.Study designProspective, randomized, non-inferiority experimental anatomic study.AnimalsA total of 17 (23.9 ± 5.2 kg) mesocephalic canine cadavers.MethodsAnatomic and echographic landmarks, and the feasibility of performing a GIN plane technique were evaluated using two canine cadavers. The remaining 15 cadavers had each hemipelvis randomly assigned to be administered either parasacral or GIN plane injection of 0.15 mL kg^–1 dye solution. The parasacral region was dissected after injections to assess the staining of LST, cranial gluteal nerve, pararectal fossa and pelvic cavity. The stained LST were removed and processed for histological evaluation of intraneural injections. A one-sided z-test for non-inferiority (non-inferiority margin –14%) was used to statistically evaluate the success of the GIN plane versus the parasacral approach. Data were considered statistically significant when p < 0.05.ResultsThe GIN plane and parasacral approach stained the LST in 100% and 93.3% of the injections, respectively. The success rate difference between treatments was 6.7% [95% confidence interval, –0.6 to 19.0%; p < 0.001 for non-inferiority]. The GIN plane and parasacral injections stained the LST for 32.7 ± 16.8 mm and 43.1 ± 24.3 mm, respectively (p = 0.18). No evidence of intraneural injection was found.Conclusions and clinical relevanceThe ultrasound-guided GIN plane technique resulted in nerve staining that was non-inferior to the parasacral technique and may be considered an alternative to the parasacral approach to block the LST in dogs.     

Lumbosacral plexus block using a combination of ultrasound-guided lateral pre-iliac and parasacral approaches in cats

ObjectiveTo describe an ultrasound-guided lateral pre-iliac (LPI) and parasacral (PS) approach in feline cadavers (phase I) and compare the perioperative analgesic use and complications in cats administered LPI and PS blocks (group PNB) or epidural anesthesia (group EPI) for pelvic limb surgery (phase II).Study designExperimental uncontrolled, anatomic and retrospective cohort study.AnimalsA group of eight feline cadavers and 52 medical records.MethodsBilateral LPI and PS approaches with 0.1 mL kg^–1 of dye to stain the femoral and obturator nerves and the lumbosacral trunk, respectively, were performed on each cadaver. Nerve staining effect was evaluated upon dissections (phase I). Perioperative analgesics use, and complication rates were retrospectively compared between groups PNB and EPI (phase II). Continuous data were compared using the Mann–Whitney U test and the prevalence of events with Fisher’s exact test. Differences were considered significant when p < 0.05.ResultsDissections revealed that the LPI approach stained 94% and 75% of the femoral and obturator nerves, respectively. The PS approach stained 100% of the lumbosacral trunks. Cats enrolled in group PNB (n = 23) were administered lower doses of intraoperative opioids than those in group EPI (n = 25) (p = 0.006). Intraoperative rescue analgesia was required in 60% and 17.4% of cats enrolled in groups EPI and PNB, respectively (p = 0.003). Group PNB required more intraoperative anticholinergics than group EPI (p = 0.02). There were no differences in postoperative pain scores, analgesic use and complication rates.Conclusions and clinical relevanceThe ultrasound-guided LPI and PS approach stained the femoral/obturator nerves and the lumbosacral trunk, respectively, in feline cadavers. Furthermore, PNB was associated with lower intraoperative opioid use and similar postoperative pain and analgesic use compared with epidural anesthesia in a cohort of cats undergoing surgery of the pelvic limb.     

Sentinel lymph node mapping with computed tomography lymphography for mast cell tumours and a comparison between regional and sentinel lymph node histological status: Sixty-two cases

It is known that the regional lymph node (RLN) may not correspond to the sentinel lymph node (SLN) (the first lymph node draining the tumour), and many diagnostic techniques have recently been aimed at its detection. Although lymphoscintigraphy is the gold standard in both human and veterinary medicine for SLN mapping, it is relatively unavailable in veterinary medicine due to costs and difficult management of the radiotracer. This prospective study evaluated, as a first aim, the feasibility and sensitivity of the computed tomography lymphography (CTL) in detecting the SLN in 62 mast cell tumours (MCTs). The second aim was to evaluate the accuracy of the CTL in identifying the most representative lymph node of the patient's lymphatic status; the histological status of the SNL was compared with that of the RLN, to see in how many cases the patient's stage would have changed according to the RLN. When the RLN turned out to be also the SLN it was decided to excise, as a control LN, the one localised in the neighbourhood of the MCT (neighbouring lymph node; NLN). The detection rate was 90%, with failure of SLN identification in six cases. In 18 (32%) of 56 MCTs with a diagnostic CTL, the SLN did not correspond to the RLN. Forty-five MCTs were surgically removed, together with their corresponding SLN and RLN/NLN. Since the clinical stage of the patient would have changed in only 7% of cases, CTL is a reliable method of detecting the SLN and, for staging purposes, there is no need to remove other LNs.     

高端牛奶的市场竞争环境分析

在消费升级和国民健康意识的普及趋势下,我国乳制品消费量也逐渐提高,高端牛奶在特仑苏和金典广泛的市场教育下,迎来了稳定增长。牛奶高端化大势所趋,地方品牌在高端市场、超高端市场为消费者提供了更多选择。这一点线下市场尤其明显,线下市场地方品牌的高端奶占据了2/3以上的市场份额,“特金”一统高端市场的时代正在成为过去式。同时,地方品牌的活跃和高端产品的多元化也充分说明统一标准化与天然概念不能兼得。     

俄罗斯杨树几个品系区域化试验

通过引进俄罗斯新西伯利亚杨树N12、N2、N25、SL-1、N21和高加索6个品系,在黑河、大兴安岭和伊春地区进行区域化对比试验.结果表明:高加索品系在黑河地区生长表现较好,N2品系在大兴安岭和伊春地区生长表现较好,且各品系在区域化试验地未发生冻害及病虫害.经综合测试和评价后初步认为,高加索品系可在黑河区域栽培示范推广...     

动物医学临床教学数据库的构建与初步应用

动物医学专业不仅要求学生掌握扎实的理论知识,还需要具有丰富的临床实践经验。为了实现该目标,除了要求授课教师对专业知识融会贯通,更需要拥有大量典型的临床病例资料。以安徽农业大学动物医院和畜禽疾病诊断中心为平台,收集大量宝贵的临床病例资料和最新的临床诊疗技术,构建了动物医学临床教学数据库,使得诊疗动物种类多样化,案例信息全面化、系统化。该数据库的建成和应用,为临床教师提供了丰富的教学素材和资料,亦提升了学生的学习兴趣,促进了动物医学专业的教育教学发展。     

社群丰容对圈养小熊猫区域分配的影响

为探索社群丰容对重庆动物园圈养小熊猫行为区域分配的影响,2014年1月—2015年2月,用目标动物取样法对比观察春季、夏季、秋季、冬季社群丰容前后圈养小熊猫区域分配。结果表明:社群丰容增加了小熊猫对栖架、树上的利用,减少了内室和裸露地面和近游客区域的利用。树上利用的最大占比值在夏季,丰容增加了11.1%;栖架的利用最大占比值在春季,丰容增加了2.8%;冬季对内室的利用占比值最高,丰容后,其利用占比减少了8.4%,从而相应增加了小熊猫户外停留时间;丰容后,小熊猫对裸露地面的最大利用占比值减少了3.7%,近游客区域最大占比值减少了5.6%。小熊猫对六大区域的最高利用占比,丰容前后没有变化,最高为树上,最少为裸露地面。     

读者需求驱动的“五位一体”高校图书馆文献资源建设模式研究

为使图书馆文献资源建设更好的满足读者,提高读者使用资源的效率与满意度,通过文献调研法和问卷调查法对高校图书馆文献资源建设现状和读者需求情况进行调研分析,在此基础上构建出读者需求驱动的以OPAC查询、多渠道荐购、实体书店和电子资源4种渠道为主、文献传递和学科服务团队服务为辅的“五位一体”高校图书馆文献资源建设模式。总结模式的特点并辅以模式执行一段时间的数据统计。该模式五个环节应读者需求而生、为读者需求而动,互为补充,相互协调,系统地、全方位地满足了读者需求,并从该模式出发进一步探究高校图书馆文献资源建设未来发展方向。     

Regional inequality: An analysis under the core–peripheral model

Desmet, Gumpert, and Ort?n have analyzed regional development using the Ricardian model or the Heckscher–Ohlin theorem. However, aspects such as consideration of combined wages, substitution elasticities, marginal costs, fixed costs, and number of companies were completely ignored. This study investigates the underdevelopment of regions in light of Krugman`s core–peripheral model. The extension of the model is intended to analyze the aspects that have so far been ignored and their influence on the benefits of the two regions. The following aspects characterize the model. Two regions with two sectors are considered for the model. The regions are characterized by different technological equipment. The first region is industrial. The second region has an agricultural character. When a new technology is available, both regions can benefit under certain conditions. The financial transfers lead to a convergence of wages.     

农业产业化联合体建设及人才培养探讨

农业产业化联合体是一种新型农业生产经营组织联盟,它对推动农业产业化发展、带动农民脱贫致富、促进三产融合发展起到极其重要作用。本文论述我国农业产业化合体建设及其人才培养现状,分析农业产业化合体建设及其人才培养面临的主要困难与问题,提出支持农业产业化合体建设及其人才培养的对策建议。