@article{scharf_2024, title={Laparoscopic Treatment of Peritoneal-Pericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia}, volume={54}, ISSN={["1878-1306"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.cvsm.2024.02.003}, number={4}, journal={VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE}, author={Scharf, Valery F.}, year={2024}, month={Jul}, pages={661–670} }
 @article{cortez_thomson_scharf_berent_buote_carson_cassandra_mayhew_singh_2024, title={Presentation, diagnosis, and outcomes of cats undergoing surgical treatment of ectopic ureters}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.14103}, abstractNote={To describe the signalment, treatment, complications, and outcomes of cats treated surgically for ectopic ureters.}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Cortez, Gabriela L. and Thomson, Christopher B. and Scharf, Valery F. and Berent, Allyson and Buote, Nicole J. and Carson, Brittney A. and Cassandra, Margaret and Mayhew, Philipp D. and Singh, Ameet}, year={2024}, month={Jun} }
 @article{solari_mickelson_bilof_odunayo_mcphetridge_scharf_yuan_mochel_walton_2024, title={Retrospective evaluation of the prevalence and risk factors associated with red blood cell transfusions in cats with urethral obstruction (2009-2019): 575 cases}, ISSN={["1476-4431"]}, DOI={10.1111/vec.13378}, abstractNote={Abstract Objective To evaluate the prevalence of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions and factors associated with the need for transfusion in cases of feline urethral obstruction (FUO). Secondarily, to compare survival to discharge in cats receiving an RBC transfusion versus those that did not. Design Retrospective, multi‐institutional study from 2009 to 2019. Setting Four university teaching hospitals. Animals Six hundred twenty‐two total occurrences of FUO in 575 cats. Interventions None. Measurements and Main Results Medical records were retrospectively reviewed for pertinent information. The overall prevalence of severe anemia (PCV < 0.20 L/L [<20%]) at presentation was 1.0% (6/622). The prevalence of RBC transfusions during hospitalization was 2.1% (13/622). Cats that received an RBC transfusion weighed significantly less than those that did not (4.9 vs 5.8 kg; P = 0.034) and had a lower PCV at presentation (0.30 L/L [30%] vs 0.41 L/L [41%]; P < 0.001). Hospitalization time (240 vs 72 h) and indwelling urinary catheter time (168 vs 48 h) were significantly longer in cats receiving a transfusion compared with those that did not ( P < 0.001). Creatinine concentrations were not significantly associated with transfusion administration, while BUN was higher in cats receiving a transfusion (15.35 mmol/L [43 mg/dL] vs. 11.78 mmol/L [33 mg/dL]; P = 0.043). Transfusion rates were significantly higher in cats undergoing perineal urethrostomy (5.5%) compared with those that did not undergo surgery (0.97%; P < 0.001). The overall survival to discharge rate was 96%. Cats not receiving an RBC transfusion were significantly more likely to survive to discharge than those that did (odds ratio: 14.7, 95% confidence interval: 1.8–37; P < 0.001). Conclusions FUO is rarely associated with severe anemia and the need for RBC transfusions. In this study, cats receiving an RBC transfusion were less likely to survive to discharge; therefore, requiring a blood transfusion may be associated with a worse prognosis. In addition, the need for surgical intervention was associated with a higher prevalence of RBC transfusions.}, journal={JOURNAL OF VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE}, author={Solari, Francesca P. and Mickelson, Megan A. and Bilof, James and Odunayo, Adesola and McPhetridge, Jourdan B. and Scharf, Valery F. and Yuan, Lingnan and Mochel, Jonathan P. and Walton, Rebecca A.}, year={2024}, month={May} }
 @article{steffey_risselada_scharf_buote_zamprogno_winter_griffon_2023, title={A narrative review of the impact of work hours and insufficient rest on job performance}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.13943}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Steffey, Michele A. and Risselada, Marije and Scharf, Valery F. and Buote, Nicole J. and Zamprogno, Helia and Winter, Alexandra L. and Griffon, Dominique}, year={2023}, month={Feb} }
 @misc{steffey_griffon_risselada_buote_scharf_zamprogno_winter_2023, title={A narrative review of the physiology and health effects of burnout associated with veterinarian-pertinent occupational stressors}, volume={10}, ISSN={["2297-1769"]}, DOI={10.3389/fvets.2023.1184525}, abstractNote={Chronic workplace stress and burnout are serious problems in veterinary medicine. Although not classified as a medical condition, burnout can affect sleep patterns and contributes to chronic low grade systemic inflammation, autonomic imbalance, hormonal imbalances and immunodeficiencies, thereby increasing the risks of physical and psychological ill health in affected individuals. Cultural misconceptions in the profession often lead to perceptions of burnout as a personal failure, ideas that healthcare professionals are somehow at lower risk for suffering, and beliefs that affected individuals can or should somehow heal themselves. However, these concepts are antiquated, harmful and incorrect, preventing the design of appropriate solutions for this serious and growing challenge to the veterinary profession. Veterinarians must first correctly identify the nature of the problem and understand its causes and impacts before rational solutions can be implemented. 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.}, journal={FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE}, author={Steffey, Michele A. and Griffon, Dominique J. and Risselada, Marije and Buote, Nicole J. and Scharf, Valery F. and Zamprogno, Helia and Winter, Alexandra L.}, year={2023}, month={Jul} }
 @article{spies_ogden_sterman_davidson_scharf_reyes_luther_martin_kudej_stockman_et al._2023, title={Clinical presentation and short-term outcomes of dogs ≥15 kg with extrahepatic portosystemic shunts}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.14040}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Spies, Kate and Ogden, Jessica and Sterman, Allyson and Davidson, Jackie and Scharf, Valery and Reyes, Bianca and Luther, Jill Kristine and Martin, Libby and Kudej, Raymond and Stockman, Tiffany and et al.}, year={2023}, month={Oct} }
 @article{price_mathews_lawver_scharf_2023, title={Evaluation of thoracic duct ligation and unilateral subphrenic pericardiectomy via a left fourth intercostal approach in normal canine cadavers}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.14060}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Price, Anya K. and Mathews, Kyle G. and Lawver, Jody E. and Scharf, Valery F.}, year={2023}, month={Dec} }
 @article{reyes_scharf_2023, title={Feasibility of laparoscopic stapled partial cystectomy in canine cadavers}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.14045}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Reyes, Bianca C. and Scharf, Valery F.}, year={2023}, month={Oct} }
 @article{mcnamara_regier_toth_mickelson_luther_pyne_wallace_sturkie_dugat_marvel_et al._2023, title={Risk factors for intraoperative hemorrhage and perioperative complications and short- and long-term outcomes during surgical patent ductus arteriosus ligation in 417 dogs}, volume={261}, ISSN={["1943-569X"]}, DOI={10.2460/javma.22.12.0541}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={8}, journal={JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={McNamara, Kaitlyn L. and Regier, Penny J. and Toth, Darby and Mickelson, Megan and Luther, Jill and Pyne, Connor and Wallace, Mandy and Sturkie, Charlee and Dugat, Danielle and Marvel, Sarah and et al.}, year={2023}, month={Aug} }
 @article{devereux_scharf_2023, title={Surgical technique and complications associated with laparoscopic pleuroperitoneal diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy in a dog}, ISSN={["2052-6121"]}, DOI={10.1002/vrc2.657}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS}, author={Devereux, Emma A. and Scharf, Valery F.}, year={2023}, month={Jun} }
 @misc{steffey_griffon_risselada_scharf_buote_zamprogno_winter_2023, title={Veterinarian burnout demographics and organizational impacts: a narrative review}, volume={10}, ISSN={["2297-1769"]}, DOI={10.3389/fvets.2023.1184526}, abstractNote={Burnout is a work-related syndrome of physical and emotional exhaustion secondary to prolonged, unresolvable occupational stress. Individuals of different demographic cohorts may have disparate experiences of workplace stressors and burnout impacts. Healthcare organizations are adversely affected by burnt out workers through decreased productivity, low morale, suboptimal teamwork, and potential impacts on the quality of patient care. In this second of two companion reviews, 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.}, journal={FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE}, author={Steffey, Michele A. and Griffon, Dominique J. and Risselada, Marije and Scharf, Valery F. and Buote, Nicole J. and Zamprogno, Helia and Winter, Alexandra L.}, year={2023}, month={Jul} }
 @article{scott_auzenne_massari_singh_donovan_mayhew_case_scharf_buote_wallace_2022, title={Complications and outcomes of thoracoscopic-assisted lung lobectomy in dogs}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.13886}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Scott, Jacqueline E. and Auzenne, Danielle A. and Massari, Federico and Singh, Ameet and Donovan, Victoria and Mayhew, Philipp D. and Case, Brad and Scharf, Valery F. and Buote, Nicole and Wallace, Mandy L.}, year={2022}, month={Sep} }
 @article{mcphetridge_scharf_regier_toth_lorange_tremolada_dornbusch_selmic_bae_townsend_et al._2022, title={Distribution of histopathologic types of primary pulmonary neoplasia in dogs and outcome of affected dogs: 340 cases (2010-2019)}, volume={260}, ISSN={["1943-569X"]}, DOI={10.2460/javma.20.12.0698}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={2}, journal={JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={McPhetridge, Jourdan B. and Scharf, Valery F. and Regier, Penny J. and Toth, Darby and Lorange, Max and Tremolada, Giovanni and Dornbusch, Josephine A. and Selmic, Laura E. and Bae, Sohee and Townsend, Katy L. and et al.}, year={2022}, month={Jan}, pages={234–243} }
 @article{wallace_grimes_edwards_lux_tam_dickerson_carroll_scharf_colberg_kudej_et al._2022, title={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}, volume={260}, ISSN={["1943-569X"]}, DOI={10.2460/javma.21.09.0417}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={7}, journal={JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Wallace, Mandy L. and Grimes, Janet A. and Edwards, Lauren and Lux, Cassie N. and Tam, Candace and Dickerson, Vanna M. and Carroll, Kenneth A. and Scharf, Valery F. and Colberg, Valerie and Kudej, Raymond K. and et al.}, year={2022}, month={Apr}, pages={758–764} }
 @article{dickerson_poses_hyndman_mcphetridge_scharf_matz_singh_grimes_2022, title={Outcome in 38 dogs surgically treated for hepatic abscessation}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.13921}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Dickerson, Vanna and Poses, Breanna and Hyndman, Philip and McPhetridge, Jourdan and Scharf, Valery and Matz, Brad and Singh, Ameet and Grimes, Janet A.}, year={2022}, month={Nov} }
 @article{vagias_chanoit_bubenik-angapen_gibson_rooster_singh_scharf_grimes_wallace_kummeling_et al._2022, title={Perioperative characteristics, histologic diagnosis, complications, and outcomes of dogs undergoing percutaneous drainage, sclerotherapy or surgical management of intrarenal cystic lesions: 18 dogs (2004-2021)}, volume={18}, ISSN={["1746-6148"]}, DOI={10.1186/s12917-022-03327-z}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={1}, journal={BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH}, author={Vagias, Michail and Chanoit, Guillaume and Bubenik-Angapen, Loretta J. and Gibson, Erin A. and Rooster, Hilde and Singh, Ameet and Scharf, Valery F. and Grimes, Janet A. and Wallace, Mandy L. and Kummeling, Anne and et al.}, year={2022}, month={Jun} }
 @article{scharf_mcphetridge_dickson_2022, title={Sleep patterns, fatigue, and working hours among veterinary house officers: a cross-sectional survey study}, volume={260}, ISSN={["1943-569X"]}, DOI={10.2460/javma.21.05.0234}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={11}, journal={JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Scharf, Valery F. and McPhetridge, Jourdan B. and Dickson, Rachel}, year={2022}, month={Aug}, pages={1377–1385} }
 @article{scharf_2022, title={Updates in Thoracoscopy}, volume={52}, ISSN={["1878-1306"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.11.005}, abstractNote={Novel approaches and innovations in small animal thoracoscopy are being rapidly developed; this article aims to describe 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.}, number={2}, journal={VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE}, author={Scharf, Valery Fairfax}, year={2022}, month={Mar}, pages={531–548} }
 @article{mcphetridge_scharf_dickson_thieman_oblak_regier_skinner_tinga_townsend_wallace_et al._2022, title={Veterinary house officer perceptions of dimensions of well-being during postgraduate training}, volume={260}, ISSN={["1943-569X"]}, DOI={10.2460/javma.21.05.0233}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={11}, journal={JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={McPhetridge, Jourdan B. and Scharf, Valery F. and Dickson, Rachel and Thieman, Kelley M. and Oblak, Michelle L. and Regier, Penny J. and Skinner, Owen T. and Tinga, Selena and Townsend, Katy L. and Wallace, Mandy L. and et al.}, year={2022}, month={Aug}, pages={1369–1376} }
 @article{diamond_scharf_chiu_hash_mathews_2021, title={A randomized, prospective, comparative trial of a variable-angle versus fixed-angle endoscope for exploratory thoracoscopy in canine cadavers}, volume={50}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.13449}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Diamond, Danielle M. and Scharf, Valery F. and Chiu, King Wa and Hash, Jonathan A. and Mathews, Kyle G.}, year={2021}, month={Jul}, pages={O17–O25} }
 @article{carroll_dickson_scharf_2021, title={Feasibility of thoracoscopic attenuation of the azygos vein as a model for portoazygos shunts: A canine cadaveric study}, volume={50}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.13532}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={2}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Carroll, Kenneth A. and Dickson, Rachel E. and Scharf, Valery F.}, year={2021}, month={Feb}, pages={345–352} }
 @article{erickson_regier_watt_ham_marvel_wallace_colopy_scharf_zheng_dugat_et al._2021, title={Incidence, survival time, and surgical treatment of parathyroid carcinomas in dogs: 100 cases (2010-2019)}, volume={259}, ISSN={["1943-569X"]}, DOI={10.2460/javma.20.06.0335}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={11}, journal={JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Erickson, Andrea K. and Regier, Penny J. and Watt, Meghan M. and Ham, Kathleen M. and Marvel, Sarah J. and Wallace, Mandy L. and Colopy, Sara A. and Scharf, Valery F. and Zheng, Junxian and Dugat, Danielle R. and et al.}, year={2021}, month={Dec}, pages={1309–1317} }
 @article{sterman_butler_chambers_dickson_dornbusch_mickelson_selmic_scharf_schlag_skinner_et al._2021, title={Post-operative complications following apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma resection in dogs}, ISSN={["1476-5829"]}, DOI={10.1111/vco.12748}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ONCOLOGY}, author={Sterman, Allyson and Butler, J. Ryan and Chambers, Aidan and Dickson, Rachel and Dornbusch, Josephine and Mickelson, Megan and Selmic, Laura and Scharf, Valerie and Schlag, Ariel and Skinner, Owen and et al.}, year={2021}, month={Jul} }
 @article{chambers_skinner_mickelson_schlag_butler_wallace_moyer_vinayak_samuel_kennedy_et al._2020, title={Adherence to follow-up recommendations for dogs with apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma: A multicentre retrospective study}, volume={18}, ISSN={["1476-5829"]}, DOI={10.1111/vco.12597}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={4}, journal={VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ONCOLOGY}, author={Chambers, Aidan R. and Skinner, Owen T. and Mickelson, Megan A. and Schlag, Ariel N. and Butler, James Ryan and Wallace, Mandy L. and Moyer, Ashley L. and Vinayak, Arathi and Samuel, Nina and Kennedy, Katie C. and et al.}, year={2020}, month={Dec}, pages={683–688} }
 @article{su_huang_mathews_scharf_hu_li_frame_cores_dinh_daniele_et al._2020, title={Cardiac Stromal Cell Patch Integrated with Engineered Microvessels Improves Recovery from Myocardial Infarction in Rats and Pigs}, volume={6}, ISSN={["2373-9878"]}, DOI={10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00942}, abstractNote={The vascularized cardiac patch strategy is promising for ischemic heart repair after myocardial infarction (MI), but current fabrication processes are quite complicated. Vascularized cardiac patches that can promote concurrent restoration of both the myocardium and vasculature at the injured site in a large animal model remain elusive. The safety and therapeutic benefits of a cardiac stromal cell patch integrated with engineered biomimetic microvessels (BMVs) were determined for treating MI. By leveraging a microfluidic method employing hydrodynamic focusing, we constructed the endothelialized microvessels and then encapsulated them together with therapeutic cardiosphere-derived stromal cells (CSCs) in a fibrin gel to generate a prevascularized cardiac stromal cell patch (BMV-CSC patch). We showed 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. BMV-CSC patches did not increase renal and hepatic toxicity or exhibit immunogenicity. We noted a significant increase in endogenous progenitor cell recruitment to the peri-infarct region of the porcine hearts treated with BMV-CSC patch as compared to those that received control treatments. These findings establish the BMV-CSC patch as a novel engineered-tissue therapeutic for ischemic tissue repair.}, number={11}, journal={ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING}, author={Su, Teng and Huang, Ke and Mathews, Kyle G. and Scharf, Valery F. and Hu, Shiqi and Li, Zhenhua and Frame, Brianna N. and Cores, Jhon and Dinh, Phuong-Uyen and Daniele, Michael A. and et al.}, year={2020}, month={Nov}, pages={6309–6320} }
 @article{scharf_oblak_hoffman_skinner_neal_cocca_duffy_wallace_2020, title={Clinical features and outcome of functional thyroid tumours in 70 dogs}, volume={61}, ISSN={["1748-5827"]}, DOI={10.1111/jsap.13183}, abstractNote={ObjectiveTo describe the clinical features and outcome of functional thyroid tumours in dogs.}, number={8}, journal={JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE}, author={Scharf, V. F. and Oblak, M. L. and Hoffman, K. and Skinner, O. T. and Neal, K. M. and Cocca, C. J. and Duffy, D. J. and Wallace, M. L.}, year={2020}, month={Aug}, pages={504–511} }
 @article{dickson_scharf_nelson_petrovitch_keenihan_mathews_2020, title={Computed tomography in two recumbencies aides in the identification of pulmonary bullae in dogs with spontaneous pneumothorax}, volume={61}, ISSN={["1740-8261"]}, DOI={10.1111/vru.12905}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={6}, journal={VETERINARY RADIOLOGY & ULTRASOUND}, author={Dickson, Rachel and Scharf, Valery F. and Nelson, Nathan C. and Petrovitch, Nicholas and Keenihan, Erin K. and Mathews, Kyle G.}, year={2020}, month={Nov}, pages={641–648} }
 @article{milovancev_scharf_townsend_singh_tremolada_worley_schmiedt_2020, title={Partial cystectomy with a bipolar sealing device in seven dogs with naturally occurring bladder tumors}, volume={49}, ISSN={["1532-950X"]}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.13395}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={4}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Milovancev, Milan and Scharf, Valery F. and Townsend, Katy L. and Singh, Ameet and Tremolada, Giovanni and Worley, Deanna and Schmiedt, Chad W.}, year={2020}, month={May}, pages={794–799} }
 @article{patel_brady_scharf_2020, title={Single-Incision Laparoscopic Deroofing and Omentalization of a Cystic Renal Adenoma in a Dog}, volume={56}, ISSN={["1547-3317"]}, DOI={10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6991}, abstractNote={ABSTRACT}, number={6}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Patel, Nikesh J. and Brady, Rachel and Scharf, Valery F.}, year={2020}, pages={331–335} }
 @article{strelchik_coleman_scharf_stoneburner_mankin_2019, title={Intestinal incisional dehiscence rate following enterotomy for foreign body removal in 247 dogs}, volume={255}, ISSN={["1943-569X"]}, DOI={10.2460/javma.255.6.695}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={6}, journal={JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Strelchik, Alena and Coleman, Michelle C. and Scharf, Valery F. and Stoneburner, Regan M. and Mankin, Kelley M. Thieman}, year={2019}, month={Sep}, pages={695–699} }
 @article{grimes_davis_wallace_sterman_thieman-mankin_lin_scharf_hlusko_matz_cornell_et al._2019, title={Long-term outcome and risk factors associated with death or the need for revision surgery in dogs with permanent tracheostomies}, volume={254}, ISSN={0003-1488}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.254.9.1086}, DOI={10.2460/javma.254.9.1086}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={9}, journal={Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association}, publisher={American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)}, author={Grimes, Janet A. and Davis, Anastacia M. and Wallace, Mandy L. and Sterman, Allyson A. and Thieman-Mankin, Kelley M. and Lin, Samantha and Scharf, Valery F. and Hlusko, Katelyn C. and Matz, Brad M. and Cornell, Karen K. and et al.}, year={2019}, month={May}, pages={1086–1093} }
 @article{sri-jayantha_matthews_scharf_2019, title={Scopulariopsis brevicaulis Rhinosinal Infection in a Dog}, volume={55}, ISSN={0587-2871 1547-3317}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6869}, DOI={10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6869}, abstractNote={ABSTRACT}, number={1}, journal={Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association}, publisher={American Animal Hospital Association}, author={Sri-Jayantha, Loren and Matthews, Kyle G. and Scharf, Valery}, year={2019}, month={Jan}, pages={e551–02} }
 @article{scharf_dent_jacob_moore_2018, title={Efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide for repeated sterilization of a single‐use single‐incision laparoscopic surgery port}, volume={48}, ISSN={0161-3499 1532-950X}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/vsu.12905}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.12905}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={S1}, journal={Veterinary Surgery}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Scharf, Valery F. and Dent, Brian and Jacob, Megan E. and Moore, Brandon}, year={2018}, month={May}, pages={O59–O65} }
 @article{davis_grimes_wallace_vetter_sterman_mankin_hlusko_matz_lin_scharf_et al._2018, title={Owner Perception of Outcome Following Permanent Tracheostomy in Dogs}, volume={54}, ISSN={0587-2871 1547-3317}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6738}, DOI={10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6738}, abstractNote={ABSTRACT}, number={5}, journal={Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association}, publisher={American Animal Hospital Association}, author={Davis, Anastacia Marie and Grimes, Janet A. and Wallace, Mandy L. and Vetter, Catherine A.M. and Sterman, Allyson and Mankin, Kelley Thieman and Hlusko, Katelyn C. and Matz, Brad M. and Lin, Samantha and Scharf, Valery F. and et al.}, year={2018}, month={Sep}, pages={285–290} }
 @article{royal_hunt_scharf_correa_mariani_2018, title={Strategies Used for Making Healthy Eating Choices among Veterinary Medical Students}, volume={45}, ISSN={0748-321X 1943-7218}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/jvme.0317-041r}, DOI={10.3138/jvme.0317-041r}, abstractNote={ Healthy eating is a challenge for most college students, and students in the field of veterinary medicine are no exception. Health experts have recommended that universities emphasize the importance of healthy eating and promote healthy eating habits among students. However, before we can begin offering targeted interventions to promote healthy eating strategies and behaviors, we must first understand students' current strategies used for making healthy eating choices, self-reported eating habits, and perceptions of diet quality. Thus, the purpose of this study was to understand veterinary medical students' perceptions of current diet quality and to characterize their strategies for making healthy eating choices. Results indicate veterinary medical students employ a wide range of strategies and behaviors for healthy eating, yet few students reported eating a diet of poor quality. We conclude that while most students report eating a relatively healthy diet, variation in strategies used suggests room for improvement for many. This article discusses potential intervention strategies to promote healthy eating among veterinary students. }, number={3}, journal={Journal of Veterinary Medical Education}, publisher={University of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress)}, author={Royal, Kenneth D. and Hunt, Suzanne and Scharf, Valery and Correa, Maria and Mariani, Christopher}, year={2018}, month={Aug}, pages={364–380} }
 @article{scharf_2017, title={Free Grafts and Microvascular Anastomoses}, volume={47}, ISSN={0195-5616}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2017.06.009}, DOI={10.1016/j.cvsm.2017.06.009}, abstractNote={Skin grafts and free skin flaps are useful options for closure of wounds in which primary closure or use of traditional skin flaps is not feasible. Grafts are classified by their morphology and host-donor relationship. Free skin flaps with microvascular anastomoses are developed from previously described axial pattern flaps and have the added advantage of reestablishing robust vascular supply to the flap, but require specialized equipment and a high degree of technical expertise. 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.}, number={6}, journal={Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Scharf, Valery F.}, year={2017}, month={Nov}, pages={1249–1262} }
 @article{bascunan_mankin_saunders_bright_scharf_singh_l. o'sullivan_brisson_estrada_tou_et al._2017, title={Patent ductus arteriosus in cats (Felis catus): 50 cases (2000-2015)}, volume={19}, ISSN={["1875-0834"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.jvc.2016.10.002}, abstractNote={To describe signalment, clinical characteristics, diagnostic, treatment, and outcome data in a large case series of cats with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).Fifty cats with confirmed PDA.Retrospective review of medical records from five referral veterinary hospitals for cats with PDA between 2000 and 2015. Cats were included if a PDA was visualized echocardiographically, during surgery, or on post-mortem examination.Median age at presentation was 6 months (range: 36 days-9.7 years; n = 50), and sex distribution was approximately equal (27 male, 23 female). Most cats did not have clinical signs (70.2%; 33/47) at the time of presentation. Murmurs were classified as continuous (55%; 22/40) or systolic (45%; 18/40). Echocardiography confirmed left-to-right shunting in 33 cats (82.5%; 33/40) and right-to-left shunting in 7 (17.5%; 7/40). Concurrent cardiac anomalies were identified in 54.5% (18/33) and pulmonary hypertension in 45.7% (16/35). Closure was pursued in 68% (34/50), and complications associated with the procedure occurred in 14.7% (5/34) of cats, including one intraoperative mortality. Long-term follow up was available in 80% (40/50) of cats.Cats with PDA often do not display clinical signs and may not have the characteristic physical examination findings typical of PDA in dogs. An increased prevalence of concurrent cardiac anomalies and pulmonary hypertension were found relative to previous reports. Thoracic radiographs and echocardiogram may provide the most comprehensive information for making a diagnosis and treatment recommendations. PDA closure was associated with a favorable long-term outcome in cats included in this study.}, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF VETERINARY CARDIOLOGY}, author={Bascunan, A. and Mankin, K. M. Thieman and Saunders, A. B. and Bright, J. M. and Scharf, V. and Singh, A. and L. O'Sullivan and Brisson, B. and Estrada, A. H. and Tou, S. P. and et al.}, year={2017}, month={Feb}, pages={35–43} }
 @article{alvarez_scharf_case_2015, title={Comparison of Laparoscopic and Open Cystopexy in a Cadaveric Canine Model}, volume={44}, ISSN={0161-3499}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12284.x}, DOI={10.1111/vsu.12284}, abstractNote={OBJECTIVE
To describe a technique for laparoscopic cystopexy using knotless barbed suture and to compare this technique with traditional cystopexy using standard suture in a cadaveric canine model.


STUDY DESIGN
Cadaveric study.


ANIMALS
Male canine cadavers (n = 12).


METHODS
Cadavers were randomly assigned to 2 groups: laparoscopic (n = 6) and open (n = 6) cystopexy. Laparoscopic cystopexy was performed intracorporeally using barbed, glycomer 631 suture. Open cystopexy was performed using standard glycomer 631 suture. Pre- and postoperative positive contrast cystography was performed in all dogs. Cystopexy procedure time, length and adherence, as well as number of bladder mucosal suture penetrations were compared between groups.


RESULTS
Mean ± SD cystopexy procedure time was 14.0 ± 3.0 minutes and 5.2 ± 0.5 minutes for the laparoscopic and open groups, respectively (P = .0007). Laparoscopic and open cystopexy lengths were 2.5 ± 0.4 and 2.4 ± 0.5 cm, respectively (P = .43). Partial suture pullout occurred in 1 dog in the laparoscopic group but subjective cystopexy adherence was adequate in all dogs. Bladder mucosal suture penetration occurred in 3 dogs in both groups (P = .86). Two of 6 cadavers with luminal suture penetration had minor contrast leakage on postoperative contrast cystography. Pre- and postoperative contrast cystography revealed appropriate bladder position in all cadavers.


CONCLUSION
Laparoscopic cystopexy using knotless suture was comparable to an open cystopexy but was associated with a slightly longer procedure time and should be suitable for laparoscopic cystopexy in vivo.}, number={S1}, journal={Veterinary Surgery}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Alvarez, W. Alexander and Scharf, Valery F. and Case, J. Brad}, year={2015}, month={Jun}, pages={44–49} }
 @article{alvarez_scharf_case_2015, title={Comparison of Laparoscopic and Open Cystopexy in a Cadaveric Canine Model}, volume={44}, ISSN={0161-3499}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12284.x}, DOI={10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12284.x}, abstractNote={ObjectiveTo describe a technique for laparoscopic cystopexy using knotless barbed suture and to compare this technique with traditional cystopexy using standard suture in a cadaveric canine model.}, number={S1}, journal={Veterinary Surgery}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Alvarez, W. Alexander and Scharf, Valery F. and Case, J. Brad}, year={2015}, month={Jun}, pages={44–49} }
 @article{scharf_farese_siemann_abbott_kiupel_salute_milner_2014, title={Effects of aurothiomalate treatment on canine osteosarcoma in a murine xenograft model}, volume={25}, ISSN={0959-4973}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/CAD.0000000000000061}, DOI={10.1097/CAD.0000000000000061}, abstractNote={Osteosarcoma is a highly fatal cancer, with most patients ultimately succumbing to metastatic disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the antirheumatoid drug aurothiomalate on canine and human osteosarcoma cells and on canine osteosarcoma growth and metastasis in a mouse xenograft model. We hypothesized that aurothiomalate would decrease osteosarcoma cell survival, tumor cellular proliferation, tumor growth, and metastasis. After performing clonogenic assays, aurothiomalate or a placebo was administered to 54 mice inoculated with canine osteosarcoma. Survival, tumor growth, embolization, metastasis, histopathology, cell proliferation marker Ki67, and apoptosis marker caspase-3 were compared between groups. Statistical analysis was carried out using the Kaplan–Meier method with the log-rank test and one-way analysis of variance with the Tukey’s test or Dunn’s method. Aurothiomalate caused dose-dependent inhibition of osteosarcoma cell survival (P<0.001) and decreased tumor growth (P<0.001). Pulmonary macrometastasis and Ki67 labeling were reduced with low-dose aurothiomalate (P=0.033 and 0.005, respectively), and tumor emboli and pulmonary micrometastases were decreased with high-dose aurothiomalate (P=0.010 and 0.011, respectively). There was no difference in survival, tumor development, ulceration, mitotic indices, tumor necrosis, nonpulmonary metastases, and caspase-3 labeling. Aurothiomalate treatment inhibited osteosarcoma cell survival and reduced tumor cell proliferation, growth, embolization, and pulmonary metastasis. Given aurothiomalate’s established utility in canine and human medicine, our results suggest that this compound may hold promise as an adjunctive therapy for osteosarcoma. Further translational research is warranted to better characterize the dose response of canine and human osteosarcoma to aurothiomalate.}, number={3}, journal={Anti-Cancer Drugs}, publisher={Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)}, author={Scharf, Valery F. and Farese, James P. and Siemann, Dietmar W. and Abbott, Jeffrey R. and Kiupel, Matti and Salute, Marc E. and Milner, Rowan J.}, year={2014}, month={Mar}, pages={332–339} }
 @article{scharf_farese_coomer_milner_taylor_salute_chang_neal_siemann_2013, title={Effect of bevacizumab on angiogenesis and growth of canine osteosarcoma cells xenografted in athymic mice}, volume={74}, ISSN={0002-9645}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.74.5.771}, DOI={10.2460/ajvr.74.5.771}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={5}, journal={American Journal of Veterinary Research}, publisher={American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)}, author={Scharf, Valery F. and Farese, James P. and Coomer, Alastair R. and Milner, Rowan J. and Taylor, David P. and Salute, Marc E. and Chang, Myron N. and Neal, Dan and Siemann, Dietmar W.}, year={2013}, month={May}, pages={771–778} }