Acta cirúrgica brasileira
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Acta cirúrgica brasileira · Aug 2012
Association of acepromazine with propofol in giant Amazon turtles Podocnemis expansa reared in captivity.
To evaluate the effects of different concentrations of an anesthetic association in giant amazon turtles (Podocnemis expansa). ⋯ The sedation achieved with both protocols (P1 and P2) were satisfactory for the biological sample collection, physical examinations and minor surgeries on this species.
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Acta cirúrgica brasileira · Jun 2012
Effects of bromopride on the healing of left colonic anastomoses in rats with induced abdominal sepsis.
To evaluate the effects of bromopride on the healing of left colonic anastomoses in rats with induced abdominal sepsis. ⋯ In the presence of abdominal sepsis, the administration of bromopride was associated with decreased tensile strength and hydroxyproline concentration in left colonic anastomoses in rats three days after surgery.
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Acta cirúrgica brasileira · Jun 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of dorsal root ganglion destruction by adriamycin in patients with postherpetic neuralgia.
To investigate the effects of dorsal root ganglion destruction in patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). ⋯ Dorsal root ganglion destruction by adriamycin under guidance of C-arm perspective, the puncture operation was accurate without any adverse reaction or serious complications, which could effectively relieve pain of patients with postherpetic neuralgia, but the long-term effects needed further study.
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Acta cirúrgica brasileira · Apr 2012
Hemodynamic changes in lipid emulsion therapy (SMOFlipid) for bupivacaine toxicity in swines.
To evaluate the hemodynamic changes following SMOFlipid emulsion therapy with after bupivacaine intoxication in swines. ⋯ The SMOFlipid emulsion is a option for reversing hypotension in cases of intoxication by bupivacaine.
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Acta cirúrgica brasileira · Apr 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA comparison of extradural tramadol and extradural morphine for postoperative analgesia in female dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy.
To compare the postoperative analgesic effects of the extradural tramadol or morphine in female dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. ⋯ The extradural administration of morphine or tramadol is a safe and effective method of inducing analgesia in female dogs undergoing ovariohyterectomy.