Objective- The liver has a unique location in the body for performing multiple functions such as,metabolism, detoxification and synthesis. There are limitation for liver transplantation due to shortage ofavailable donors and requires for sophisticated technology and support surgical teams. The purpose of thisstudy was to investigate the hepatocyte transplantation into the spleen of animal model...

BACKGROUND Thermal ablation of unresectable hepatic tumors can be achieved by cryosurgical ablation (CSA) or radiofrequency ablation (RFA). The relative advantages and disadvantages of each technique have not yet been determined. HYPOTHESIS Radiofrequency ablation of malignant hepatic neoplasms can be performed safely, but is currently limited by size. Cryosurgical ablation, while associated ...

OBJECTIVE To compare biomechanical properties and mechanism of failure of 3 regions of ventral abdominal wall in cats by using 2 suture materials, 2 suture bite-to-stitch intervals (SBSI), and full-thickness versus fascia-only closure. STUDY DESIGN Randomized, cadaveric, ex vivo mechanical testing. SAMPLE POPULATION 16 adult cat cadavers, 3 samples per cat. METHODS Three regions of ventra...

OBJECTIVES To compare the use of an electrosurgical device with traditional cold instruments (scalpel and scissors) for midline celiotomy incision. STUDY DESIGN Prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. SAMPLE POPULATION One hundred and twenty client-owned dogs undergoing abdominal surgery. METHODS Dogs were prospectively recruited and randomized to receive electroincision or cold...

THE “GRAY-COLORED TUMOR” OF alpha-methyl-dopa treatment and not proven to have pheochromocytoma have been the basis for “normal” values. At least two of these patients with values considered “normal” have undergone celiotomy and an abdominal pheochromocytoma was not found. Multiple follow-up studies have indicated the others not to have the tumor. THE ADRENAL medulla has fascinated physicians f...

A seven-month old common myna with a history of ingesting a wire was transferred to the Iranmehr companion animal clinic in Mashhad, Iran. The bird’s symptoms included anorexia, retching, intermittent vomiting, a lack of vocalisation, fluffing, and nervousness lasting for two days. X-rays confirmed a radiopaque foreign body in the proventriculus. Initial attempts to remove the wire thorough the...