Publications by authors named "M B Mison"
Objective: To describe the use of near-infrared angiography (NIRFA) to identify the vascularization of three canine axial pattern flaps (APFs) omocervical (OMO), thoracodorsal (THO), and caudal superficial epigastric (CSE); to establish a vascular fluorescence pattern (VFP) grading system; and to evaluate the effect of NIRFA on surgeon flap dimension planning compared to traditional landmark palpation (LP) and visualization assessments.
Study Design: Experimental study.
Animals: A total of 15 healthy, client-owned dogs.
The use of a kaolin-based hemostatic dressing to attenuate bleeding in dogs: A series of 4 cases.
J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio)
April 2024
Objective: To describe the use of a synthetic hemostatic dressing, QuikClot Combat Gauze (QCG), in dogs with bleeding wounds.
Case Series Summary: Two dogs presented with bleeding traumatic wounds, and QCG was used to achieve hemostasis during stabilization of these dogs. In the other 2 dogs, QCG was used to help attenuate bleeding associated with a surgical procedure.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at whether giving prednisone to dogs with mast cell tumors before surgery changes the tumors' characteristics.
- 28 dogs with tumors larger than 1 cm were randomly assigned to receive either prednisone or a fake treatment (placebo) for 7 to 14 days.
- The results showed that while prednisone reduced the size of the tumors, it did not significantly change their grades or other important features, so it's safe to use before surgery.