Publications by authors named "V Pollet"
Carcinosarcomas are very rare tumors in dogs. Although carcinosarcomas with melanocytic differentiation arising from organs other than the thymus have been described in humans, this type of tumor has not been reported in dogs in any part of the body. We observed such a tumor in the cranial mediastinum of an 11-year-old spayed female dachshund.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe current case report describes a successful ultrasound-guided mid-femur sciatic nerve block in an emu. A 2-month-old emu suffering from acute-onset lameness was referred to the University Clinic of Liège, where he was diagnosed with a lateral luxation of the Achilles tendon on both hind limbs. Two surgical procedures were performed for treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To compare the in vitro stability of acetabular cups with peripherally reinforced fixation in a model of uncemented total hip replacement in dogs.
Sample: 63 polyurethane foam blocks and 3 acetabular implant designs: hemiellipsoidal (Model A) and 2 models with equatorial peripheral fins (Model B with 1 level and Model C with 2 levels of fins).
Methods: 2 loading patterns-edge loading and push-out tests-were performed until failure and peak forces were recorded.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to enhance the prediction of developmental dysplasia of the hip (Graf type II) in infants using statistical shape modeling of ultrasound (US) images.
- The research analyzed data from 104 infants, focusing on those treated with Pavlik harness versus observation, and found specific acetabular shape characteristics linked to persistent hip dysplasia.
- The results suggest that certain shape indicators can identify which infants will benefit from Pavlik harness treatment, showcasing the importance of tailored therapeutic approaches in hip dysplasia management.
Aims: The most important complication of treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head, which can result in proximal femoral growth disturbances leading to pain, dysfunction, and eventually to early onset osteoarthritis. In this study, we aimed to identify morphological variants in hip joint development that are predictive of a poor outcome.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients who developed AVN after DDH treatment, either by closed and/or open reduction, at a single institution between 1984 and 2007 with a minimal follow-up of eight years.