Publications by authors named "Jennifer E Stewart"
Reports of canine ependymoma are generally restricted to single case reports with tumor incidence estimated at 2% to 3% of primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors. While most commonly reported in the lateral ventricle, tumors can occur anywhere in the ventricular system and in extraventricular locations. Rosettes and pseudorosettes are a common histologic feature; however, these features can be mimicked by other CNS neoplasms.
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- The study aimed to investigate how different volumes of a local anesthetic-methylene blue solution affect its distribution at three nerve block sites in dogs.
- Conducted as a randomized controlled trial with 23 hound-cross dogs, the experiment involved administering low, medium, and high volumes of the anesthetic at specified doses based on the nerve block site.
- Results showed that only the highest volume group at the brachial plexus had all nerves sufficiently stained, while for the sciatic nerve block, all volumes worked well; the findings suggest specific volume recommendations for effective blockade.
Case Description: A 13-year-old female intact Moluccan cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) was evaluated because of coelomic distention, presumed to be secondary to an abdominal hernia. The patient also had a history of rapid weight gain and polyuria and polydipsia.
Clinical Findings: Ultrasonography was used to confirm the existence of a pseudohernia that appeared to contain the small intestines, pancreas, and reproductive tract.
A young adult pregnant alpaca was presented with an acute episode of abdominal pain. Hematology revealed mild anemia, neutropenia with a degenerative left shift and moderate toxic changes in neutrophils, hyperfibrinogenemia, hypoproteinemia, and hypoalbuminemia. Abdominal ultrasound showed a small intestinal segment with severely increased wall thickness and collapsed lumen.
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