Publications by authors named "Zhenglin Piao"
Article Synopsis
- Minimally invasive techniques for feline spinal surgery, specifically percutaneous laser disc ablation (PLDA) using the Ho:YAG laser, are not well-explored.
- The study aimed to identify optimal laser intensity and safe angles for needle insertion into thoracic and lumbar intervertebral discs (IVDs) in cats, utilizing CT for precision.
- Results indicated that a laser setting of 40 J effectively decompressed discs while preserving surrounding tissue, and CT scans confirmed the accuracy and safety of needle placements.
Objective: In Korea, small dogs are more common than large breeds. This study was performed to measure the influence of body weight, sex, breed, age, and cranial cruciate ligament rupture (RCCL) on the tibial plateau angle (TPA) in small-breed dogs.
Materials And Methods: A total of 274 dogs (221 normal dogs and 53 RCCL dogs) were selected for this study based on medical records.
Introduction: In recent decades, fine-dust particulate matter (FM) has become a potential health hazard, causing various pathological respiratory disorders around the world. Inflammation induced by FM is regarded as a major cause of respiratory disorder in humans. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Shibashin Misena®, a functional food composed of various bioactive ingredients, on FM-induced respiratory disorders in mice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of surgical decompression and rehabilitation therapy in dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation (IVDH).
Materials And Methods: After surgery, physiotherapeutic rehabilitation was performed by a combination of electrotherapy, infrared therapy, training for standing, deep tendon reflex, and aquatic treadmill exercise. A total of 186 dogs were selected from the hospital records and included in two groups: the rehabilitated group (RG, = 96) and non-rehabilitated group (NRG, = 90).