Mechanical Evaluation of Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Sterilization of Nylon Lines Used for Extra-Articular Stabilization of the Canine Stifle Joint     

MATTHIEU GATINEAU  DMV    LOUIS HUNEAULT  DMV  MSc  Diplomate ACVS    BERTRAND LUSSIER  DMV  MSc  Diplomate ACVS    JOSIANE LEFEVRE-LAVOIE  MSc 《Veterinary surgery : VS》2010,39(1):48-53

Objective— To compare the effects of hydrogen peroxide gas plasma (HPGP) and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilizations on the mechanical properties of nylon lines used for stabilization of the canine stifle. Secondarily, to compare the performance of crimped and knotted lines.
Study Design— In vitro mechanical evaluation.
Sample Population— Nonsterilized, EO- and HPGP-sterilized specimens of 36.3 kg test nylon leader line (NLL) and 57.8 kg test nylon fishing line (NFL).
Methods— Single strands and looped specimens of NLL or NFL were positioned on a material testing machine. To create looped specimens, NLL were crimped using the Securos system, and NFL were knotted, as used clinically. Elongation (%) and ultimate load (N) variables were studied.
Results— Elongation and ultimate load of NLL groups were not significantly different between EO and HPGP. For NFL, HPGP sterilization led to slightly greater elongation than EO in loops only. Ultimate load of NFL single strands was not significantly different between EO and HPGP, but was higher after HPGP compared with EO in NFL loops. All NLL groups had less elongation and ultimate load than NFL.
Conclusion— The effects of HPGP on NLL compared positively to EO, making HPGP an attractive alternative. As HPGP led to a slightly greater elongation of NFL than EO, the latter could be favored to sterilize NFL. Crimped NLL minimized elongation better than knotted NFL.
Clinical Relevance— Sterilization with HPGP seems a good alternative to EO for NLL. EO may be a better choice for NFL; however, it is difficult to judge the clinical relevance of this result. Crimped NLL minimizes elongation and may help reducing the recurrence of stifle instability postoperatively.  相似文献   

A Laparoscopic‐Sutured Gastropexy Technique In Dogs: Mechanical and Functional Evaluation     

DIDIER H. MATHON DVM  PhD  OLIVIER DOSSIN DVM  PhD  Diplomate ECVIM‐CA  SOPHIE PALIERNE DVM  PhD  MATTHIEU CREMOUX DVM  HERIBERTO RODRIGUEZ DVM  PATRICIA MEYNAUD‐COLLARD DVM  PhD  JAN S. SUCHODOLSKI DVM  PhD  HERVE P. LEFEBVRE DVM  PhD  Diplomate ECVPT  ANDRE AUTEFAGE DVM  PhD  Diplomate ECVS 《Veterinary surgery : VS》2009,38(8):967-974

Objective— To describe a laparoscopic‐sutured gastropexy technique in dogs and evaluate the tensile strength of the adhesion and effects on gastric function. Study Design— Experimental study. Animals— Female beagle dogs (n=7). Methods— A laparoscopic‐sutured gastropexy technique was evaluated by ex vivo tensile distraction tests 10 weeks after surgery. The effect of the adhesion on gastric emptying, mucosal permeability, and systemic inflammation were evaluated by monitoring the C‐reactive protein (CRP) and sucrose permeability, and by radiographic evaluation of gastric emptying 2 weeks before and 10 weeks after surgery. Results— Mean (±SD) tensile force to disrupt adhesions was 51.1±16.4 N. There was no significant postoperative increase in CRP concentration or change in sucrose permeability. The area under the curve representing the postprandial decrease in gastric radiographic area increased by 11% after gastropexy. Conclusions— This laparoscopic gastropexy technique had appropriate mechanical and functional characteristics with limited morbidity. Clinical Relevance— This laparoscopic‐sutured gastropexy provides adhesion strength comparable with other gastropexy techniques tested at 10 weeks postoperatively. Only minor changes in gastric emptying were observed 10 weeks after surgery.  相似文献