Valery Fairfax Scharf

Works (44)

Updated: November 18th, 2024 11:07

2024 article

Anatomical classification of canine congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts based on CT angiography: A SVSTS and VIRIES multi-institutional study in 1082 dogs

Weisse, C., Fox-Alvarez, W. A., Grosso, F. R. V., Asano, K., Ishigaki, K., Zwingenberger, A. L., … An, A. (2024, August 5). VETERINARY RADIOLOGY & ULTRASOUND.

By: C. Weisse *, W. Fox-Alvarez*, F. Grosso *, K. Asano *, K. Ishigaki *, A. Zwingenberger *, K. Carroll  n, V. Scharf n ...

author keywords: canine; EHPSS; portal anatomy; portal vein; portosystemic shunt; shunt anatomy
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1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
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Added: August 14, 2024

2024 journal article

Laparoscopic Treatment of Peritoneal-Pericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia

VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 54(4), 661–670.

By: V. Scharf n

author keywords: Laparoscopic; Peritoneal-pericardial; Hernia; Diaphragmatic; Insufflation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 17, 2024

2024 article

Outcome of 21 dogs treated for the portocaval subtype of extrahepatic portosystemic shunts

Swieton, N., Weisse, C., Zwingenberger, A. L., Vilaplana Grosso, F. R., Carroll, K. A., Scharf, V. F., … Aly, A. M. (2024, October 30). VETERINARY SURGERY.

By: N. Swieton *, C. Weisse *, A. Zwingenberger*, F. Vilaplana Grosso *, K. Carroll  n, V. Scharf n, K. Asano *, M. Wallace * ...

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1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
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Added: November 12, 2024

2024 article

Outcomes of surgically treated sialoceles in 21 cats: A multi-institutional retrospective study (2010-2021)

Marti, L. G., Brisson, B. A., Del Carpio, L.-I., Goldschmidt, S., Buote, N., Gagnon, D., … Arzi, B. (2024, July 31). VETERINARY SURGERY.

By: L. Marti *, B. Brisson *, L. Del Carpio *, S. Goldschmidt *, N. Buote *, D. Gagnon *, C. Shmon*, A. Sterman * ...

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 14, 2024

2024 article

Presentation, diagnosis, and outcomes of cats undergoing surgical treatment of ectopic ureters

Cortez, G. L., Thomson, C. B., Scharf, V. F., Berent, A., Buote, N. J., Carson, B. A., … Singh, A. (2024, June 11). VETERINARY SURGERY.

By: G. Cortez, C. Thomson *, V. Scharf n, A. Berent*, N. Buote *, B. Carson*, M. Cassandra*, P. Mayhew *, A. Singh *

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 24, 2024

2024 article

Retrospective evaluation of the prevalence and risk factors associated with red blood cell transfusions in cats with urethral obstruction (2009-2019): 575 cases

Solari, F. P., Mickelson, M. A., Bilof, J., Odunayo, A., McPhetridge, J. B., Scharf, V. F., … Walton, R. A. (2024, May 10). JOURNAL OF VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE.

By: F. Solari *, M. Mickelson *, J. Bilof*, A. Odunayo *, J. McPhetridge n, V. Scharf n, L. Yuan*, J. Mochel *, R. Walton *

author keywords: anemia; azotemia; feline; red blood cells; urinary obstruction
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 20, 2024

2023 article

A narrative review of the impact of work hours and insufficient rest on job performance

Steffey, M. A., Risselada, M., Scharf, V. F., Buote, N. J., Zamprogno, H., Winter, A. L., & Griffon, D. (2023, February 18). VETERINARY SURGERY.

By: M. Steffey *, M. Risselada*, V. Scharf n, N. Buote *, H. Zamprogno*, A. Winter *, D. Griffon *

MeSH headings : Animals; Humans; Sleep Deprivation / veterinary; Work Performance; Workload; Fatigue / veterinary; Surgeons; Internship and Residency
TL;DR: Systematic re-examination of cultural expectations and practice logistics are needed if improvement in working hours, clinician well-being, productivity, and patient safety are to occur. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 20, 2023

2023 review

A narrative review of the physiology and health effects of burnout associated with veterinarian-pertinent occupational stressors

[Review of ]. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 10.

By: M. Steffey *, D. Griffon *, M. Risselada*, N. Buote *, V. Scharf n, H. Zamprogno*, A. Winter *

author keywords: veterinary; burnout; occupational stress; wellbeing; practice management
TL;DR: In this first part of two companion reviews, burnout will be defined, pathophysiology discussed, and healthcare and veterinary-relevant occupational stressors that lead to burnout identified. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 7, 2023

2023 article

Clinical presentation and short-term outcomes of dogs ≥15 kg with extrahepatic portosystemic shunts

Spies, K., Ogden, J., Sterman, A., Davidson, J., Scharf, V., Reyes, B., … Wallace, M. L. (2023, October 16). VETERINARY SURGERY.

By: K. Spies*, J. Ogden*, A. Sterman *, J. Davidson*, V. Scharf n, B. Reyes n, J. Luther*, L. Martin* ...

TL;DR: Clinical presentation of dogs ≥15 kg with extrahepatic portosystemic shunts was similar to the more commonly reported small breed dogs and surgical treatment is a viable option for large breed dogs with EHPSS. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: November 6, 2023

2023 article

Evaluation of thoracic duct ligation and unilateral subphrenic pericardiectomy via a left fourth intercostal approach in normal canine cadavers

Price, A. K., Mathews, K. G., Lawver, J. E., & Scharf, V. F. (2023, December 11). VETERINARY SURGERY.

By: A. Price n, K. Mathews n, J. Lawver* & V. Scharf n

TL;DR: TD ligation at the left fourth intercostal space was successfully performed in 9/10 canine cadavers and appeared feasible in a retrospective review of 10/13 clinical cases and further investigation in clinical patients is warranted. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 2, 2024

2023 article

Feasibility of laparoscopic stapled partial cystectomy in canine cadavers

Reyes, B. C., & Scharf, V. F. (2023, October 27). VETERINARY SURGERY.

By: B. Reyes n & V. Scharf n

TL;DR: Endoscopic GIA staplers appear to seal the canine urinary bladder with minimal leakage and may provide a minimally invasive option for partial cystectomy in dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: November 6, 2023

2023 journal article

Risk factors for intraoperative hemorrhage and perioperative complications and short- and long-term outcomes during surgical patent ductus arteriosus ligation in 417 dogs

JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 261(8).

By: K. McNamara*, P. Regier *, D. Toth *, M. Mickelson *, J. Luther*, C. Pyne*, M. Wallace *, C. Sturkie* ...

TL;DR: Certain preoperative factors such as age, weight, and the presence and degree of mitral valve regurgitation had no detectable association with risks of intraoperative hemorrhage and, therefore, should not preclude surgical treatment for a left-to-right shunting PDA. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: November 20, 2023

2023 article

Surgical technique and complications associated with laparoscopic pleuroperitoneal diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy in a dog

Devereux, E. A., & Scharf, V. F. (2023, June 20). VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS.

By: E. Devereux n & V. Scharf n

author keywords: laparoscopic herniorrhaphy; minimally invasive surgery; pleuroperitoneal hernia
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Added: July 3, 2023

2023 review

Veterinarian burnout demographics and organizational impacts: a narrative review

[Review of ]. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 10.

By: M. Steffey *, D. Griffon *, M. Risselada*, V. Scharf n, N. Buote *, H. Zamprogno*, A. Winter *

author keywords: veterinary; burnout; occupational stress; wellbeing; practice management
TL;DR: The demographics of veterinary burnout and the impacts of burnout on affected individuals and work environments are summarized, before discussing mitigation concepts and their extrapolation for targeted strategies within the veterinary workplace and profession. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 7, 2023

2022 article

Complications and outcomes of thoracoscopic-assisted lung lobectomy in dogs

Scott, J. E., Auzenne, D. A., Massari, F., Singh, A., Donovan, V., Mayhew, P. D., … Wallace, M. L. (2022, September 27). VETERINARY SURGERY.

By: J. Scott *, D. Auzenne*, F. Massari*, A. Singh *, V. Donovan *, P. Mayhew *, B. Case*, V. Scharf n, N. Buote *, M. Wallace *

MeSH headings : Dogs; Animals; Lung Neoplasms / surgery; Lung Neoplasms / veterinary; Retrospective Studies; Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / veterinary; Treatment Outcome; Pneumonectomy / adverse effects; Pneumonectomy / veterinary; Pneumonectomy / methods; Lung / surgery; Thoracotomy / veterinary; Dog Diseases / surgery
TL;DR: Thoracoscopic-assisted lung lobectomy was achieved with few major complications in the population reported here, and may be considered to facilitate the excision of larger pulmonary lesions or to treat smaller dogs, in which a thoracoscopic excision may be technically more challenging. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 11, 2022

2022 journal article

Dogs >= five years of age at the time of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt diagnosis have better long-term outcomes with surgical attenuation than with medical management alone

Dogs >= five years of age at the time of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt diagnosis have better long-term outcomes with surgical attenuation than with medical management alone. JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 260(7), 758–764.

By: M. Wallace *, J. Grimes *, L. Edwards *, C. Lux *, C. Tam*, V. Dickerson *, K. Carroll  n, V. Scharf n ...

MeSH headings : Animals; Dog Diseases / diagnosis; Dog Diseases / drug therapy; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Portal System / abnormalities; Portal System / surgery; Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic / veterinary; Retrospective Studies
TL;DR: Dogs diagnosed at ≥ 5 years of age with EHPSS have significantly better survival times and fewer clinical signs with surgical attenuation, compared with medical management. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 23, 2022

2022 article

Outcome in 38 dogs surgically treated for hepatic abscessation

Dickerson, V., Poses, B., Hyndman, P., McPhetridge, J., Scharf, V., Matz, B., … Grimes, J. A. (2022, November 22). VETERINARY SURGERY.

By: V. Dickerson*, B. Poses*, P. Hyndman *, J. McPhetridge n, V. Scharf n, B. Matz *, A. Singh *, J. Grimes *

MeSH headings : Dogs; Animals; Retrospective Studies; Prognosis; Liver Neoplasms / veterinary; Postoperative Period; Peritonitis / veterinary; Dog Diseases / surgery; Treatment Outcome
TL;DR: Dogs treated surgically for hepatic abscessation have a high risk of perioperative complications but favorable long-term prognosis and apparent low risk of recurrence, andSeptic peritonitis was a common sequela to hepaticAbscessation. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 19, 2022

2022 journal article

Perioperative characteristics, histologic diagnosis, complications, and outcomes of dogs undergoing percutaneous drainage, sclerotherapy or surgical management of intrarenal cystic lesions: 18 dogs (2004-2021)

BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH, 18(1).

By: M. Vagias *, G. Chanoit *, L. Bubenik-Angapen*, E. Gibson *, H. Rooster *, A. Singh *, V. Scharf n, J. Grimes * ...

author keywords: Intrarenal cystic lesion; Renal cyst; Dog; Deroofing; Sclerotherapy; Cyst drainage
MeSH headings : Animals; Cysts / veterinary; Dog Diseases / drug therapy; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Ethanol; Female; Male; Retrospective Studies; Sclerosing Solutions / therapeutic use; Sclerotherapy / methods; Sclerotherapy / veterinary
TL;DR: Benign and neoplastic ICLs were approximately equally common and cystic fluid cytology failed to differentiate the 2. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 27, 2022

2022 journal article

Sleep patterns, fatigue, and working hours among veterinary house officers: a cross-sectional survey study

JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 260(11), 1377–1385.

By: V. Scharf n, J. McPhetridge n & R. Dickson*

MeSH headings : Cross-Sectional Studies; Fatigue; Humans; Sleep; Surveys and Questionnaires; Workload
TL;DR: Working hours and on call may be important factors contributing to the sleep patterns of veterinary house officers, and training program structure should be critically evaluated to promote protected time for sleep. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 8, 2022

2022 journal article

Updates in Thoracoscopy

VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 52(2), 531–548.

By: V. Scharf n

author keywords: Thoracoscopy; Chylothorax; Pericardiectomy; Lung lobectomy; Mediastinal; Pneumothorax; Pyothorax; One-lung ventilation
MeSH headings : Animals; Lung Diseases / veterinary; Pericardiectomy / methods; Pericardiectomy / veterinary; Thoracoscopy / methods; Thoracoscopy / veterinary
TL;DR: Recent updates in commonly performed thoracoscopic procedures, including lung lobectomy, pericardiectomy and pericardial and cardiac neoplasia evaluation, chylothorax treatment, cranial mediastinal mass resection, persistent right aortic arch treatment, and management of pyOTHorax and primary spontaneous pneumothorAX are described. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 21, 2022

2022 journal article

Veterinary house officer perceptions of dimensions of well-being during postgraduate training

JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 260(11), 1369–1376.

By: J. McPhetridge n, V. Scharf n, R. Dickson*, K. Thieman*, M. Oblak *, P. Regier *, O. Skinner *, S. Tinga * ...

MeSH headings : Animals; Attitude of Health Personnel; Health Personnel; Humans; Physical Conditioning, Animal; Surveys and Questionnaires
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Added: August 8, 2022

2021 journal article

Distribution of histopathologic types of primary pulmonary neoplasia in dogs and outcome of affected dogs: 340 cases (2010-2019)

JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 260(2), 234–243.

By: J. McPhetridge n, V. Scharf n, P. Regier *, D. Toth *, M. Lorange*, G. Tremolada *, J. Dornbusch *, L. Selmic * ...

MeSH headings : Animals; Dog Diseases / diagnosis; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Histiocytic Sarcoma / pathology; Histiocytic Sarcoma / therapy; Histiocytic Sarcoma / veterinary; Lung / pathology; Lung Neoplasms / pathology; Lung Neoplasms / veterinary; Retrospective Studies
TL;DR: It is indicated that pulmonary carcinoma is the most common cause of primary pulmonary neoplasia in dogs; however, nonepithelial tumors can occur. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 7, 2022

2021 journal article

Incidence, survival time, and surgical treatment of parathyroid carcinomas in dogs: 100 cases (2010-2019)

JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 259(11), 1309–1317.

By: A. Erickson, P. Regier, M. Watt, K. Ham*, S. Marvel*, M. Wallace *, S. Colopy*, V. Scharf n ...

MeSH headings : Animals; Dog Diseases / pathology; Dogs; Incidence; Parathyroid Neoplasms / surgery; Parathyroid Neoplasms / veterinary; Prospective Studies; Retrospective Studies
TL;DR: Excision of PTC results in resolution of hypercalcemia and excellent long-term tumor control and future prospective studies and long- term follow-up are needed to further assess primary tumor recurrence, metastasis, and incidence of postoperative hypocalcemia. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 7, 2022

2021 article

Post-operative complications following apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma resection in dogs

Sterman, A., Butler, J. R., Chambers, A., Dickson, R., Dornbusch, J., Mickelson, M., … Janssens, B. W. (2021, July 29). VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ONCOLOGY.

By: A. Sterman *, J. Butler *, A. Chambers *, R. Dickson n, J. Dornbusch *, M. Mickelson *, L. Selmic *, V. Scharf n ...

author keywords: anal sac adenocarcinoma; anal sacculectomy; canine; Clavien-Dindo; complications; oncology
MeSH headings : Adenocarcinoma / surgery; Adenocarcinoma / veterinary; Anal Gland Neoplasms / surgery; Anal Sacs / surgery; Animals; Apocrine Glands; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Postoperative Complications / veterinary; Retrospective Studies
TL;DR: Post-operative complications were relatively infrequent but the risk was significantly increased when there was an intraoperative complication during resection of a primary AGASACA tumor. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 9, 2021

2020 journal article

A randomized, prospective, comparative trial of a variable-angle versus fixed-angle endoscope for exploratory thoracoscopy in canine cadavers

VETERINARY SURGERY, 50, O17–O25.

By: D. Diamond n, V. Scharf n, K. Chiu n, J. Hash n & K. Mathews n

MeSH headings : Animals; Cadaver; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Endoscopes; One-Lung Ventilation / instrumentation; One-Lung Ventilation / veterinary; Prospective Studies; Thoracoscopy / instrumentation; Thoracoscopy / veterinary
TL;DR: This cadaveric study provides evidence that one-lung ventilation and use of a VAE may improve surgeon efficiency during exploratory thoracoscopy and decreased cumulative thoracoscopic exploration time. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 13, 2020

2020 journal article

Adherence to follow-up recommendations for dogs with apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma: A multicentre retrospective study

VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ONCOLOGY, 18(4), 683–688.

By: A. Chambers *, O. Skinner *, M. Mickelson *, A. Schlag *, J. Butler *, M. Wallace *, A. Moyer*, A. Vinayak* ...

author keywords: adherence; adenocarcinoma; anal sac; screening
MeSH headings : Adenocarcinoma / pathology; Adenocarcinoma / therapy; Adenocarcinoma / veterinary; Anal Gland Neoplasms / pathology; Anal Gland Neoplasms / therapy; Anal Sacs / pathology; Animals; Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use; Apocrine Glands / pathology; Dog Diseases / pathology; Dog Diseases / therapy; Dogs; Neoplasm Staging; Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data; Retrospective Studies; United States
TL;DR: Owners that were adherent to restaging recommendations at one year following surgery were significantly more likely to pursue treatment for progressive disease (P = 014) and further work is required to assess owner motivation and evaluate strategies to improve adherence, given the potential impact on patient treatment. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 18, 2020

2020 journal article

Cardiac Stromal Cell Patch Integrated with Engineered Microvessels Improves Recovery from Myocardial Infarction in Rats and Pigs

ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, 6(11), 6309–6320.

By: T. Su n, K. Huang n , K. Mathews n, V. Scharf n, S. Hu n , Z. Li n, B. Frame*, J. Cores n ...

author keywords: microfluidics; cardiac patch; cardiac stromal cells; myocardial infarction; porcine model
MeSH headings : Animals; Microvessels; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Myocytes, Cardiac; Neovascularization, Physiologic; Rats; Stromal Cells; Swine
TL;DR: It is shown that BMV-CSC patch transplantation significantly promoted cardiac function, reduced scar size, increased viable myocardial tissue, promoted neovascularization, and suppressed inflammation in rat and porcine MI models, demonstrating enhanced therapeutic efficacy compared to conventional cardiac stromal cell patches. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 11, 2020

2020 journal article

Clinical features and outcome of functional thyroid tumours in 70 dogs

JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 61(8), 504–511.

By: V. Scharf n, M. Oblak *, K. Hoffman *, O. Skinner *, K. Neal *, C. Cocca*, D. Duffy n, M. Wallace*

MeSH headings : Animals; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Hypothyroidism / veterinary; Retrospective Studies; Thyroid Neoplasms / veterinary; Treatment Outcome
TL;DR: Dogs with functional thyroid tumours may survive a long time after surgical excision, although post-operative hypothyroidism is common, and Histopathologically confirmed metastasis was identified in 3% of dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 3, 2020

2020 journal article

Computed tomography in two recumbencies aides in the identification of pulmonary bullae in dogs with spontaneous pneumothorax

VETERINARY RADIOLOGY & ULTRASOUND, 61(6), 641–648.

By: R. Dickson n, V. Scharf n, N. Nelson n, N. Petrovitch n, E. Keenihan n & K. Mathews n

author keywords: bleb; bullous emphysema; diagnosis
MeSH headings : Animals; Dogs; Female; Male; Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging; Dog Diseases / physiopathology; Lung Diseases / complications; Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging; Lung Diseases / veterinary; Observer Variation; Pneumothorax / complications; Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging; Pneumothorax / veterinary; Predictive Value of Tests; Retrospective Studies; Sensitivity and Specificity; Supine Position; Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 21, 2020

2020 journal article

Feasibility of thoracoscopic attenuation of the azygos vein as a model for portoazygos shunts: A canine cadaveric study

VETERINARY SURGERY, 50(2), 345–352.

By: K. Carroll  n, R. Dickson n & V. Scharf n

MeSH headings : Animals; Azygos Vein / surgery; Cadaver; Dogs / surgery; Feasibility Studies; Female; Male; Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical / veterinary; Prospective Studies; Thoracoscopy / veterinary
TL;DR: Ameroid constrictors and thin film bands were consistently placed via thoracoscopically around the caudal azygos vein of small breed dogs and justify further investigation of thoracoscopic PA shunt attenuation in affected dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: November 9, 2020

2020 journal article

Partial cystectomy with a bipolar sealing device in seven dogs with naturally occurring bladder tumors

VETERINARY SURGERY, 49(4), 794–799.

By: M. Milovancev *, V. Scharf n, K. Townsend *, A. Singh *, G. Tremolada *, D. Worley *, C. Schmiedt *

MeSH headings : Animals; Cystectomy / statistics & numerical data; Cystectomy / veterinary; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Female; Male; Pilot Projects; Prospective Studies; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / veterinary
TL;DR: The integrity of the seal generated by the BSD tested here on partial cystectomies varied between dogs and was unpredictable, and the placement of sutures over the seal and through grossly normal bladder tissue is recommended to prevent postoperative uroabdomen. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 18, 2020

2020 journal article

Single-Incision Laparoscopic Deroofing and Omentalization of a Cystic Renal Adenoma in a Dog

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, 56(6), 331–335.

By: N. Patel n, R. Brady n & V. Scharf n

MeSH headings : Adenoma / surgery; Adenoma / veterinary; Animals; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Kidney Diseases, Cystic / surgery; Kidney Diseases, Cystic / veterinary; Kidney Neoplasms / surgery; Kidney Neoplasms / veterinary; Laparoscopy / veterinary; Male; Surgical Wound / veterinary
TL;DR: Renal cysts causing clinical signs and renal adenomas are rare in veterinary medicine; laparoscopic deroofing and omentalization provides a minimally invasive treatment approach. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 22, 2021

2019 journal article

Intestinal incisional dehiscence rate following enterotomy for foreign body removal in 247 dogs

JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 255(6), 695–699.

By: A. Strelchik*, M. Coleman *, V. Scharf n, R. Stoneburner  n & K. Mankin *

MeSH headings : Anastomosis, Surgical / veterinary; Animals; Digestive System Surgical Procedures / veterinary; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Foreign Bodies / veterinary; Retrospective Studies
TL;DR: Results indicated that enterotomy for intestinal foreign body removal had a lower rate of dehiscence in dogs during the study period, compared with rates previously reported; however, the low rate should not be used as a reason to perform an enterotomy rather than an enterectomy when needed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: April 20, 2020

2019 journal article

Long-term outcome and risk factors associated with death or the need for revision surgery in dogs with permanent tracheostomies

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 254(9), 1086–1093.

By: J. Grimes *, A. Davis*, M. Wallace *, A. Sterman *, K. Thieman-Mankin*, S. Lin n, V. Scharf n, K. Hlusko * ...

MeSH headings : Animals; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Reoperation / veterinary; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Tracheostomy / veterinary; Treatment Outcome
TL;DR: Results of the present study indicated that creation of a PT was a viable treatment option for obstructive upper airway diseases in dogs and that long-term survival after receiving aPT was possible; however, a PT may not reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia in dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Crossref
Added: July 20, 2019

2018 journal article

Efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide for repeated sterilization of a single‐use single‐incision laparoscopic surgery port

Veterinary Surgery, 48(S1), O59–O65.

By: V. Scharf n, B. Dent n, M. Jacob n & B. Moore n

MeSH headings : Aerosols; Animals; Anti-Infective Agents, Local / pharmacology; Decontamination; Humans; Hydrogen Peroxide / pharmacology; Laparoscopy / instrumentation; Laparoscopy / veterinary; Prospective Studies; Sterilization / methods
TL;DR: It is suggested that a single-use single-incision laparoscopic port and its associated components can be effectively sterilized after multiple simulated uses by using VHP. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: June 17, 2019

2018 journal article

Owner Perception of Outcome Following Permanent Tracheostomy in Dogs

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 54(5), 285–290.

By: A. Davis n, J. Grimes  n, M. Wallace  n, C. Vetter  n, A. Sterman  n, K. Mankin n, K. Hlusko  n, B. Matz  n ...

MeSH headings : Animals; Data Collection; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Humans; Ownership; Postoperative Complications / veterinary; Retrospective Studies; Tracheostomy / veterinary; Treatment Outcome
TL;DR: Overall, owner satisfaction after PT in dogs is high despite intensive postoperative management, and long survival times can be achieved. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref
Added: October 19, 2018

2018 journal article

Scopulariopsis brevicaulis Rhinosinal Infection in a Dog

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 55(1), e551–02.

By: L. Sri-Jayantha  n, K. Matthews n & V. Scharf n

MeSH headings : Animals; Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use; Dog Diseases / drug therapy; Dog Diseases / microbiology; Dogs; Male; Mycoses / drug therapy; Mycoses / microbiology; Mycoses / veterinary; Rhinitis / drug therapy; Rhinitis / microbiology; Rhinitis / veterinary; Scopulariopsis / isolation & purification; Sinusitis / drug therapy; Sinusitis / microbiology; Sinusitis / veterinary; Terbinafine / therapeutic use
TL;DR: Reports of Scopulariopsis infections in humans indicate that treatment of S. brevicaulis infection is hampered by multidrug resistance; prognosis may be poor in people with invasive infections and is currently unknown in dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref
Added: December 31, 2018

2018 journal article

Strategies Used for Making Healthy Eating Choices among Veterinary Medical Students

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 45(3), 364–380.

By: K. Royal n , S. Hunt n, V. Scharf n, M. Correa  n & C. Mariani n 

author keywords: academic affairs; administration; educational methods; outcomes; psychology; SKAs; student affairs; student health & well-being
MeSH headings : Adult; Animals; Education, Veterinary; Feeding Behavior; Female; Humans; Male; Motivation; North Carolina; Students, Medical / psychology; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: It is concluded that while most students report eating a relatively healthy diet, variation in strategies used suggests room for improvement for many, and potential intervention strategies to promote healthy eating among veterinary students are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 19, 2018

2017 journal article

Free Grafts and Microvascular Anastomoses

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 47(6), 1249–1262.

By: V. Scharf n

author keywords: Free grafts; Free skin flaps; Microvascular anastomoses; Wounds; Engraftment
MeSH headings : Animals; Microcirculation / physiology; Postoperative Complications; Skin; Skin Transplantation / veterinary; Surgical Flaps / veterinary; Wound Healing
TL;DR: Despite intensive perioperative care and the risk of graft or flap failure, skin grafts and free skin flaps can serve as rewarding methods of closing difficult wounds. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Patent ductus arteriosus in cats (Felis catus): 50 cases (2000-2015)

JOURNAL OF VETERINARY CARDIOLOGY, 19(1), 35–43.

By: A. Bascunan *, K. Mankin *, A. Saunders *, J. Bright*, V. Scharf n, A. Singh *, . L. O'Sullivan, B. Brisson * ...

author keywords: Congenital; Feline; Pulmonary hypertension; Surgery; Shunt
MeSH headings : Animals; Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging; Cat Diseases / physiopathology; Cat Diseases / therapy; Cats; Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / diagnostic imaging; Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / physiopathology; Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / therapy; Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / veterinary; Echocardiography / veterinary; Female; Hypertension, Pulmonary / veterinary; Male; Radiography, Thoracic / veterinary; Retrospective Studies; Survival Analysis; Vascular Fistula / veterinary
TL;DR: Cats with PDA often do not display clinical signs and may not have the characteristic physical examination findings typical of PDA in dogs, and Thoracic radiographs and echocardiogram may provide the most comprehensive information for making a diagnosis and treatment recommendations. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Comparison of Laparoscopic and Open Cystopexy in a Cadaveric Canine Model

Veterinary Surgery, 44(S1), 44–49.

By: W. Alvarez*, V. Scharf* & J. Case *

TL;DR: Laroscopic cystopexy using knotless barbed suture was comparable to an open cy stopexy but was associated with a slightly longer procedure time and should be suitable for laparoscopic CystopExy in vivo. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: July 20, 2019

2014 journal article

Comparison of Laparoscopic and Open Cystopexy in a Cadaveric Canine Model

Veterinary Surgery, 44(S1), 44–49.

By: W. Alvarez*, V. Scharf* & J. Case *

MeSH headings : Animals; Biomechanical Phenomena; Cadaver; Dioxanes; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Laparoscopy / instrumentation; Laparoscopy / methods; Laparoscopy / veterinary; Male; Models, Animal; Polymers; Random Allocation; Suture Techniques / veterinary; Sutures / veterinary; Urinary Bladder / surgery; Urologic Surgical Procedures / instrumentation; Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods; Urologic Surgical Procedures / veterinary
TL;DR: Laroscopic cystopexy using knotless barbed suture was comparable to an open cy stopexy but was associated with a slightly longer procedure time and should be suitable for laparoscopic CystopExy in vivo. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: July 20, 2019

2013 journal article

Effect of bevacizumab on angiogenesis and growth of canine osteosarcoma cells xenografted in athymic mice

American Journal of Veterinary Research, 74(5), 771–778.

By: V. Scharf*, J. Farese*, A. Coomer*, R. Milner *, D. Taylor *, M. Salute*, M. Chang*, D. Neal*, D. Siemann *

MeSH headings : Angiogenesis Inhibitors / administration & dosage; Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use; Animals; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / administration & dosage; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / therapeutic use; Bevacizumab; Dogs; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Mice; Mice, Nude; Neoplasm Transplantation; Neoplasms, Experimental / drug therapy; Neovascularization, Pathologic / drug therapy; Osteosarcoma / blood supply
TL;DR: Results indicated that bevacizumab inhibited growth of canine osteosarcoma cells xenografted in mice, which suggested that vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors may be clinically useful for the treatment of osteosARcoma in dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: Crossref
Added: July 20, 2019

2013 journal article

Effects of aurothiomalate treatment on canine osteosarcoma in a murine xenograft model

Anti-Cancer Drugs, 25(3), 332–339.

By: V. Scharf*, J. Farese*, D. Siemann *, J. Abbott *, M. Kiupel *, M. Salute*, R. Milner *

author keywords: aurothiomalate; comparative oncology; murine xenograft; osteosarcoma
MeSH headings : Animals; Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology; Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use; Apoptosis / drug effects; Bone Neoplasms / drug therapy; Bone Neoplasms / pathology; Caspase 3 / metabolism; Cell Proliferation / drug effects; Cell Survival / drug effects; Dogs; Gold Sodium Thiomalate / pharmacology; Gold Sodium Thiomalate / therapeutic use; Humans; Ki-67 Antigen / metabolism; Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy; Lung Neoplasms / secondary; Mice; Osteosarcoma / drug therapy; Osteosarcoma / pathology; Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
TL;DR: Aurothiomalate treatment inhibited osteosarcoma cell survival and reduced tumor cell proliferation, growth, embolization, and pulmonary metastasis, and this compound may hold promise as an adjunctive therapy for osteosARcoma. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: Crossref
Added: July 20, 2019

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