Publications by authors named "W Overbeck"
Endometritis constitutes a major problem in managing broodmares. The histological occurrence of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) in the stratum compactum of the endometrium is accepted as the reference standard to diagnose endometritis in mares. The objective of this study was to determine the distribution of PMNs within different sampling locations of the uterus by cytological examinations and to compare it with PMN numbers in endometrial biopsies of the corresponding location.
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- The study compared the accuracy of uterine swab (US), cytological brush (CB), and endometrial biopsy (EB) techniques in detecting subclinical endometritis in mares.
- While 20% of the mares showed uterine pathogens, positive cytological results did not correlate well with the presence of these pathogens, indicating potential false negatives across all methods.
- Overall, the study suggests that relying solely on cytology or bacteriology for diagnosis can lead to a significant number of missed cases of endometritis.
An alcohol withdrawal syndrome affects the patient in a 'vulnerable phase' either after an operation or posttraumatically. It can be shown pathophysiologically, that the symptoms are caused by a hyperactivity of the central sympathetic nervous system and a disbalance of the neurotransmitters. As for these complex symptoms, a multi-layered treatment is required.
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