Clinical characteristics and 30-day outcomes in patients with acute decompensated heart failure: Results from Indian College of Cardiology National Heart Failure Registry (ICCNHFR).

Background: Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is a challenging medical emergency with high mortality and its prevalence is increasing in India. There is paucity of data on ADHF in the country.

Methods: Indian College of Cardiology National Heart Failure Registry (ICCNHFR) is an on-going observational registry on ADHF contributed by 22 hospitals across India; and we present the in-hospital and 30-day outcomes of ADHF patients enrolled from August 2018 to July 2019.

Double-layered hand-sewn anastomosis: a valuable resource for the colorectal surgeon.

Hand-sewn anastomosis is an essential and fundamental skill for surgeons dealing with any gastrointestinal anastomosis. Despite the advances in minimally invasive surgery and stapling devices, there are still complex surgical circumstances when the surgeon's surgical know-how are necessary. Therefore, a safe hand-sewn technique for bowel anastomosis is required to establish a tension-free, well-perfused, and sealed anastomosis that allows gastrointestinal continuity with no unexpected complications.

Clinical signs, MRI findings and long-term outcomes of foraminal and far lateral thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniations in dogs.

Background: As they have been seldomly described in the veterinary literature, the aims of this retrospective study were to describe the clinical presentation, MRI findings and long-term outcome after medical or surgical treatment of dogs presenting with foraminal and far lateral thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniations.

Methods: Retrospective multicentre study of dogs diagnosed with foraminal and far lateral thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniations between 2009 and 2020 in seven referral hospitals.

Results: Thirty-seven dogs were included.

Palliative surgery as a bridge to systemic treatment for malignant bowel obstruction due to peritoneal metastases: A retrospective, case-control study.

Background: High-quality data on palliative surgery in patients with malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) caused by peritoneal metastases (PM) are lacking. We aimed to determine the utility of palliative surgery for such patients.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients considered for surgery for MBO, caused by PM, in our department from January 2019 to October 2020.

Risk factors associated with the onset of lomustine-induced neutropenia in tumour-bearing dogs.

Lomustine (1-[2-chloroethyl]3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosurea, CCNU) is an oral alkylating agent in the nitrosourea subclass that can cause myelosuppression, with neutropenia being the main dose-limiting toxicity. The aim of this study was to define the frequency of neutropenic events and to identify predisposing risk factors in tumour-bearing dogs treated with CCNU. Dogs receiving CCNU for various malignancies were identified following a search of hospital databases.

Occurrence and clinical management of urethral obstruction in male cats under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom in 2016.

Background: Urethral obstruction (UO) has a negative effect on welfare of cats.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine incidence, case management, and outcomes of UO in cats in primary-care practice in the United Kingdom.

Animals: All male cats under veterinary care within the VetCompass database in 2016.

Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

Objective: To investigate the effect of theatre temperature on body temperature in rabbits undergoing castration or ovariohysterectomy surgery during general anaesthesia.

Study Design: Prospective, clinical study.

Animals: A group of 88 rabbits presented for elective neutering.

Management of proximal metaphyseal curvilinear tibial fractures in 25 skeletally immature dogs (2009 to 2020).

Objectives: To describe the occurrence, management and outcome of proximal metaphyseal curvilinear tibial fractures in skeletally immature dogs.

Materials And Methods: A multi-centre retrospective review was conducted, searching for skeletally immature dogs presenting with proximal metaphyseal curvilinear tibial fractures between January 2009 and September 2020. Signalment, fracture description and case management data were retrieved.

CT characterisation and classification of feline temporomandibular joint trauma: a case series of 79 cats.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterise and describe patterns of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries occurring in cats using CT.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in adherence with the STROBE guidelines. Among the medical and CT records of 79 cats, 158 TMJs were reviewed in a collaborative study between six institutions.

Ultrasonography as a sensitive and specific diagnostic modality for the detection of ectopic ureters in urinary incontinent dogs.

Ultrasonography is a widely available diagnostic modality for the identification of dogs with suspected ureteral ectopia; however published studies detailing its sensitivity and specificity are currently lacking. The aim of this retrospective, descriptive, diagnostic accuracy study was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography for the diagnosis of ureteral ectopia in incontinent dogs presenting to a referral institution, using cystoscopy as the gold standard. Medical records of urinary incontinent dogs presenting to a single institution (n = 38) were retrospectively reviewed for the presence of ureteric insertion abnormalities and concurrent urinary tract abnormalities.

Risk factors associated with short-term mortality and recurrence of status epilepticus in dogs.

Background: Status epilepticus (SE) is an emergency associated with serious consequences for both patient and owner. Data regarding risk factors for short-term mortality or recurrence in dogs with SE is limited.

Objective: Identify risk factors associated with short-term mortality (euthanasia or spontaneous death) and recurrence of SE in dogs.

A case of caecal "PECOMA": An uncommon entity.

Introduction And Importance: World Health Organization (WHO) defines PEComa as a mesenchymal tumor composed of histologically and immunohistochemically distinctive perivascular epithelioid cells. The symptoms and clinical signs of PEComa patients are nonspecific. Hence, diagnosis is usually difficult.

Neurogenic keratoconjunctivitis sicca in 34 dogs: A case series.

Objective: To describe the clinical findings, imaging features, underlying conditions, treatment, and progression of dogs presented between 2010 and 2019 with neurogenic keratoconjunctivitis sicca (NKCS).

Methods: Dogs diagnosed with NKCS were searched in the clinical database. Inclusion criteria were STT-1 readings <15 mm/min, clinical signs of KCS with concurrent ipsilateral xeromycteria.

Dilemma of sigmoid volvulus management.

Introduction: Patients with sigmoid volvulus (SV) are at a high risk of recurrence with increased morbidity and mortality. This study aims to review whether patients with SV underwent definitive surgical treatment after initial endoscopic reduction according to the guidelines, and to compare mortality rate between surgical and conservative management.

Methods: Retrospective study conducted at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, included all patients with SV between 2016 and 2018.

Comparison of the prevalence of Domestic Cat Hepadnavirus in a population of cats with uveitis and in a healthy blood donor cat population in the United Kingdom.

Objective: Domestic Cat Hepadnavirus (DCH) is a novel virus recently identified in the domestic cat. Currently, little is known regarding its clinical significance. The hepadnaviridae family includes the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV).

The use of high-dose immunoglobulin M-enriched human immunoglobulin in dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.

Background: The IV use of human immunoglobulin (hIVIG) in dogs with primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) has been described previously, but herein we describe the use of high-dose IgM-enriched hIVIG (Pentaglobin).

Hypothesis/objectives: Dogs treated with high-dose Pentaglobin will experience shorter time to remission and hospital discharge and have decreased transfusion requirements compared to dogs receiving standard treatment alone.

Animals: Fourteen client-owned dogs diagnosed with primary IMHA at specialist referral hospitals in the United Kingdom.

Computed tomographic findings and clinical features in dogs with canine cutaneous lymphoma: 10 cases (2007-2018).

Objective: To report clinical features, CT findings, treatment protocols, and outcomes for dogs in which canine cutaneous lymphoma (CCL) was diagnosed.

Animals: 10 client-owned dogs with CCL.

Procedures: Medical records of dogs in which a diagnosis of CCL had been made between September 2007 and July 2018 and in which CT had been performed prior to treatment were reviewed.

Prevalence of sudden cardiac death in dogs with atrial fibrillation.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in humans, independent of secondary risk factors such as thrombogenic disorders. In dogs, SCD is described in a number of heart diseases, but an association between AF and SCD is unreported.

Hypothesis: (a) A higher proportion of dogs with AF will experience SCD, and (b) SCD will be associated with complex ventricular arrhythmias.

Protein-Losing Enteropathy Associated with Thrombotic Microangiopathic Features Revealing Hirschsprung's Disease in a Child.

We report the case of a 4-year-old boy with protein-losing enteropathy, leading to severe malnutrition. Associated thrombotic microangiopathic features made diagnosis difficult and challenging.

An examination of two different approaches for the study of femoral neck fracture: Towards a more relevant rodent model.

Femoral neck fractures are a massive personal and health programme burden. Methods to study femoral neck strength, across its combined trabecular and cortical components are therefore essential. Rodent ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis models are commonly coupled with ex vivo 3-/4-point bending methods to measure changes in femoral cortical diaphysis.

Gut and airway microbiota and their role in COVID-19 infection and pathogenesis: a scoping review.

Background: The SARS-CoV-2 virus is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers have been studying the pathogenesis of the virus with the aim to improve our current diagnosis and management strategies. The microbiota have been proposed to play a key role in the pathogenesis of the disease.

Cholecystectomy in 23 cats (2005-2021).

Objective: To describe the clinical presentation, treatments, and long-term outcomes following cholecystectomy in cats.

Study Design: Clinical retrospective study.

Animals: Twenty-three client-owned cats.