Publications by authors named "D A Yool"
Case Summary: A 6-year-old female Siamese cat presented with an 8-week history of vomiting and progressive hyporexia. On presentation, the cat was found to have a hypochloremic alkalosis. Imaging demonstrated hiatal hernia and megaesophagus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To determine survival time and quality of life of dogs that developed postattenuation neurologic signs (PANS) after surgical treatment of a single congenital portosystemic shunt and survived at least 30 days and identify whether neurologic signs present at the time of discharge would resolve or reoccur.
Animals: 50 client-owned dogs.
Procedures: Medical records were retrospectively reviewed, and follow-up data relating to neurologic signs and seizure activity were obtained.
The development of postattenuation neurologic signs (PANS) is a poorly understood and potentially devastating complication after surgical attenuation of congenital portosystemic shunts in dogs. Postattenuation neurologic signs include seizures but also more subtle neurologic signs such as depression, behavioral changes, tremors, and twitching. They most commonly occur within 7 days postoperatively and are typically unrelated to hyperammonemia, hypoglycemia, or electrolyte disturbances.
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- The study aimed to find factors affecting short-term survival in dogs that had seizures within a week after surgery for congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts (cEHPSS).* -
- Data from 93 dogs across 14 veterinary institutions were analyzed, revealing that 32.3% survived to 30 days post-surgery, with previous seizure history and focal seizures being linked to better survival rates.* -
- The findings can help veterinary professionals better advise dog owners on treatment options and expectations for dogs experiencing post-surgery seizures.*
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- The study aimed to evaluate how triclosan-coated sutures impact the growth of bacteria relevant to wound infections in dogs, using various types of sutures and bacterial isolates.
- Results revealed that only the triclosan-coated sutures inhibited bacterial growth, showing effective antimicrobial activity for up to 29 days, particularly against methicillin-susceptible bacteria.
- The research concluded that while surface characteristics of sutures play a significant role in preventing bacterial adherence, triclosan coatings can improve antimicrobial protection, especially against multidrug-resistant strains, prompting the need for further clinical studies.