Karen L. Gibson

University of Prince Edward Island

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Malignant fibrous histiocytoma in a cat

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (1989)

Karen L. Gibson Charles E. Blass Michael T. Simpson S. D. Gaunt

A large proliferative soft tissue mass found on the forelimb of an adult cat was identified as a malignant fibrous histiocytoma through cytologic and histologic examinations. This is a rare tumor of mesenchymal cell origin, which has been previously reported in cats, dogs, horses, and human beings. In this cat metastasis to the local lymph node was found.

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Distant metastasis

Mesenchymal Tumor

10.2460/javma.1989.194.10.1443

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Aspirated dental calculus in a dog

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (1992)

Karen L. Gibson Cheryl S. Hedlund

Aspiration of a dental calculus, with lodgement of the calculus in a mainstem bronchus, was identified in a dog after dental prophylaxis. The calculus was located by use of radiography and bronchoscopy, and was removed via thoracotomy. Aspiration is a possible complication of dental prophylaxis. Endotracheal intubation with a properly inflated cuff, and thoroughly rinsing the oral cavity after prophylaxis, may avoid this and similar complications.

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Endotracheal intubation

10.2460/javma.1992.200.04.514

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A trap, neuter, and release program for feral cats on Prince Edward Island.

PubMed (2002)

Karen L. Gibson Karen Keizer Christine Golding

A new program to address the feral cat population on Prince Edward Island was undertaken during the spring and summer of 2001. Feral cats from specific geographic areas were trapped, sedated, and tested for feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus. Healthy cats were neutered, dewermed, vaccinated, tattooed, and released to their area of origin. A total of 185 cats and kittens were trapped and tested during a 14-week period; 158 cats and kittens as young as 6 weeks of age were neutered and released. Twenty-three adult cats were positive for feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus, or both, and were euthanized.

Feline immunodeficiency virus

Feline leukemia virus

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Comparison of two pre-surgical skin preparation techniques.

PubMed (1997)

Karen L. Gibson Alan Donald Harry Hariharan C McCarville

A one-step iodophor skin preparation solution was compared to chlorhexidine gluconate application as a pre-operative skin preparation method in 100 animals undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy. Pre-operative and intra-operative skin cultures demonstrated no difference in antiseptic efficacy. No animal in the study demonstrated signs of systemic infection, and no adverse local effects from either antiseptic were seen. The iodophor solution evaluated (DuraPrep) is a safe and effective pre-operative skin preparation agent in small animal patients undergoing clean surgical procedures.

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Stack Pinning of Long Bone Fractures: A Retrospective Study

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (1991)

R. T. vanEe Karen L. Gibson

Summary Long bone fractures in 20 dogs and five cats were repaired using a stack pinning (multiple intramedullary pins) technique. These cases were evaluated with long-term radiographic and physical examination. Factors including fracture location, age of animal, fracture reduction, and percent of medullary cavity filled by intramedullary pins were noted to assess their effect on postoperative complications. Specifically, distal long bone fractures had a greater tendency to develop complications than did mid-shaft or proximal fractures (p = 0.10). Other factors were not found to significantly increase the potential for fracture related complications. The overall complication rate associated with this method of fracture repair was greater than 50%. External fixators or plates were judged necessary to improve fracture stability at initial or subsequent operations in 44% of cases. Stack pinning was found to be an unreliable method of repair for long bone fractures in this clinical study.

10.1055/s-0038-1633252

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Femoral capital physeal fractures in dogs: 34 cases (1979-1989)

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (1991)

Karen L. Gibson Rene T. VanEe Robert D. Pechman

Summary Complications associated with femoral capital physeal ( cp ) fractures in 34 dogs were evaluated. Fractures were surgically repaired, using divergent K-wires or lag screws; radiographic follow-up was available for 21 cp fractures. In all cases, radiographic abnormalities such as degenerative joint disease and resorption of the femoral neck and/or head were seen. Changes were more severe when fracture occurred at an early age. For 4 of 21 dogs (20%), femoral head and neck excision was performed because of complications associated with cp fracture repair. Prognosis for femoral cp fractures is guarded, although affected dogs should be able to function as pets.

Lag screw

10.2460/javma.1991.198.05.886

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