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Ovarian tissue transplantation could be a valuable technique for the preservation of endangered animals. The domestic cat affords an adequate experimental model for studies aimed at wild felids due to its phylogenetic similarity. Thus, this pilot study evaluated the efficacy of cat ovarian tissue autotransplantation to a peripheral site. Three adult queens were submitted to ovariohysterectomy. The ovaries were fragmented into eight pieces; two were fixed as a control and six were transplanted to subcutaneous tissue of the dorsal neck. Grafts were monitored weekly by ultrasound and fecal samples collected daily in order to monitor estradiol levels. Grafts were recovered on Days: 7, 14, 28, 49 and 63 post-transplantation for histological analyses. One graft was maintained in one animal for 8 months. A total of 2466 ovarian follicles were analyzed: 1406 primordial and 1060 growing follicles. All animals presented antral follicles in one or more of the grafts. The percentage of morphologically normal primordial follicles was always higher than 80%, except for Day 7 transplants. Although the proportion of growing follicles increased after transplantation, there was a general decrease in the percentage of morphologically normal growing follicles from Day 7 onwards. All animals demonstrated at least three estradiol peaks during the 63-day period, and one animal exhibited estrous behaviour on three occasions. Hormonal peaks directly correlated with the visualization of antral follicles (by ultrasound and/or histology) and the observation of estrous behaviour. Long-term results on one female showed the concentration of 37.8 pg/mL of serum estradiol on Day 233 post-grafting and the female exhibited estrous behaviour on several occasions. This graft showed one antral follicle, one luteinized follicle and two preantral follicles. In conclusion, cat ovary autotransplantation to the subcutaneous tissue restored ovarian function, with hormone production and antral follicle development, over both short and long term periods. This could be a valuable technique in the evaluation of ovarian cryopreservation methods in felids. Once the technique is shown successful, it may be applied in allografts or xenografts between different feline species.
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Gatos/fisiologia , Ovário/transplante , Tela Subcutânea/fisiologia , Transplante de Tecidos/veterinária , Animais , Feminino , Projetos PilotoRESUMO
The aim of this double-blind randomized study was to evaluate the biocompatibility of resin-modified glass ionomer cements (RMGIC) by means of morphological and immunohistochemical analyses. RMGICs were selected and divided into four groups: Group CK (Crosslink Orthodontic Band Cement); Group RS (Resilience Light Cure Band Cement) Group RMO (RMO Band Cement), Group TP (Transbond Plus Light Cure Band), and Group C (Control-polyethylene). The materials were implanted in rat subcutaneous tissues, randomly selected for this study. After time intervals of 7, 15, and 30 days the tissues were submitted to morphological analysis. In immunohistochemical analysis, the immuno-marking of antibody CD68 was evaluated. The results obtained were statistically analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (p < .05). In the morphological analysis after 7 days, Groups RS, RMO and TP showed more intense inflammatory infiltrate (p = .004) and only Group RMO presented greater intensity of multinucleated giant cells (p = .027). In the immunohistochemical analysis, Groups RMO and RS were observed to present a larger quantity of CD68+ (p = .004) in the time interval of 7 days and only Group RMO presented statistically significant difference for this parameter after 15 days (p = .026). In the time interval of 30 days, Group RMO presented the largest quantity of multinucleated giant cells (p < .004). The RMGICS Crosslink and Transbond Plus provided significantly better tissue biocompatibility than the Resilience and RMO Cements.
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Materiais Biocompatíveis/química , Bis-Fenol A-Glicidil Metacrilato/análise , Cimentos Dentários/análise , Cimentos de Resina/química , Animais , Antígenos CD , Antígenos de Diferenciação Mielomonocítica , Materiais Biocompatíveis/análise , Bis-Fenol A-Glicidil Metacrilato/química , Colagem Dentária , Cimentos Dentários/química , Método Duplo-Cego , Células Gigantes/imunologia , Células Gigantes/ultraestrutura , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Inflamação , Macrófagos/imunologia , Macrófagos/fisiologia , Masculino , Teste de Materiais/métodos , Distribuição Aleatória , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Cimentos de Resina/análise , Tela Subcutânea/anatomia & histologia , Tela Subcutânea/imunologia , Tela Subcutânea/fisiologiaRESUMO
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of the undermining of the subcutaneous tissue on the tension of the abdominal wall, after the components separation of the abdominal muscles. Twenty adult cadavers were studied. The resistance of the medial advancement of both anterior and posterior recti sheaths was represented by the traction index and measured in 2 levels-3 cm above and 2 cm below the umbilicus. Traction indices were compared in the following 3 consecutive dissection situations: (1) after the subcutaneous tissue undermining laterally to the semilunaris line; (2) after the dissection of the rectus muscle from its posterior sheath associated with the release of the external oblique muscle; (3) after the subcutaneous tissue undermining laterally to the anterior axillary line. Friedman and Spearman tests were used to compare the results. There was no statistical significant difference between the subcutaneous tissue undermining laterally to the semilunaris line and that laterally to the anterior axillary line, when associated with the musculoaponeurotic dissections. In conclusion, limited subcutaneous undermining does not influence the tension of closure of the musculoaponeurotic layer after the components separation technique in cadavers.
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Músculos Abdominais/cirurgia , Parede Abdominal/cirurgia , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica/métodos , Tela Subcutânea/cirurgia , Tração , Músculos Abdominais/anatomia & histologia , Músculos Abdominais/fisiologia , Parede Abdominal/anatomia & histologia , Parede Abdominal/fisiologia , Técnicas de Fechamento de Ferimentos Abdominais , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Dissecação/métodos , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Tela Subcutânea/anatomia & histologia , Tela Subcutânea/fisiologiaRESUMO
PURPOSE: To investigate the biocompatibility and biodegradability of a membrane made from porcine peritoneum. METHODS: The membrane (5x5 mm) was inserted in the subcutaneous tissue on the back of 15 mice, which were killed after 1, 3 and 9 weeks (ISO 10993-6). The cellular components of the inflammatory response and degradation of the membrane were analyzed in hematoxylin-eosin-stained histological sections. RESULTS: After one week, mononuclear cells were observed inside the membrane. After three weeks, the material was almost completely absorbed. After nine weeks, there was no presence of material and there were signs of tissue remodeling. There was neither a foreign body reaction nor signs of tissue necrosis. CONCLUSION: The collagen membrane derived from porcine peritoneum is biocompatible and bioabsorbable when implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of mice.
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Materiais Biocompatíveis/farmacocinética , Colágeno/farmacocinética , Regeneração Tecidual Guiada/métodos , Membranas Artificiais , Peritônio , Tela Subcutânea/fisiologia , Animais , Materiais Biocompatíveis/química , Colágeno/análise , Teste de Materiais , Camundongos , Peritônio/química , Suínos , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
PURPOSE: To investigate the biocompatibility and biodegradability of a membrane made from porcine peritoneum. METHODS: The membrane (5x5 mm) was inserted in the subcutaneous tissue on the back of 15 mice, which were killed after 1, 3 and 9 weeks (ISO 10993-6). The cellular components of the inflammatory response and degradation of the membrane were analyzed in hematoxylin-eosin-stained histological sections. RESULTS: After one week, mononuclear cells were observed inside the membrane. After three weeks, the material was almost completely absorbed. After nine weeks, there was no presence of material and there were signs of tissue remodeling. There was neither a foreign body reaction nor signs of tissue necrosis. CONCLUSION: The collagen membrane derived from porcine peritoneum is biocompatible and bioabsorbable when implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of mice.
OBJETIVO: Investigar a biocompatibilidade e biodegradabilidade de uma membrana feita de peritônio suíno. MÉTODOS: A membrana (5x5 mm) foi inserida no tecido subcutâneo dorsal de 15 camundongos, que foram mortos após uma, três e nove semanas (ISO 10993-6). Os componentes celulares da resposta inflamatória e a degradação da membrana foram analisados em cortes corados em hematoxilina-eosina. RESULTADOS: Após uma semana, células mononucleares foram observadas dentro da membrana. Após três semanas, o material foi quase completamente absorvido. Após nove semanas, não houve presença do material e houve sinais de remodelação tecidual. Não houve reação de corpo estranho nem sinais de necrose tecidual. CONCLUSÃO: A membrana colágena derivada de peritônio suíno é biocompatível e bioabsorvível quando implantada no tecido subcutâneo do camundongo.