Chapter 31 Surgery of the Lower Respiratory System Pleural Cavity and Diaphragm General Principles and Techniques Definitions The pleurae are the serous membranes that cover the lungs and line the…
Chapter 32 Fundamentals of Orthopedic Surgery and Fracture Management General Principles and Techniques Definitions Unique terms used in orthopedic surgery include descriptions of examination and reduction maneuvers, classification of fractures…
Chapter 29 Surgery of the Upper Respiratory System General Principles and Techniques Definitions Rhinotomy is an incision into the nasal cavity. Tracheotomy is an incision through the tracheal wall. Tracheostomy…
Chapter 33 Management of Specific Fractures Maxillary and Mandibular Fractures Definitions Maxillary fractures and mandibular fractures may result from trauma, severe periodontitis, or neoplasia. Periodontitis is an inflammatory reaction of…
Chapter 28 Surgery of the Cardiovascular System General Principles and Techniques Definitions Cardiac surgery includes procedures performed on the pericardium, cardiac ventricles, atria, venae cavae, aorta, and main pulmonary artery….
Chapter 16 Surgery of the Integumentary System General Principles and Techniques Wound Management Surgical Anatomy The skin is composed of epidermis, dermis, and associated adnexa. The outermost layer (i.e., epidermis)…
Chapter 18 Surgery of the Ear General Principles and Techniques Definitions Otitis externa is inflammation of the vertical or horizontal ear canal or both; otitis media is inflammation of the…
Chapter 30 Surgery of the Lower Respiratory System Lungs and Thoracic Wall General Principles and Techniques Definitions Thoracotomy is surgical incision of the chest wall; it may be performed by…
Chapter 23 Surgery of the Endocrine System Surgery of the Adrenal and Pituitary Glands General Principles and Techniques Definitions Adrenalectomy is the removal of one or both adrenal glands. Hypophysectomy…
Chapter 39 Surgery of the Brain General Principles and Techniques Definitions Creating a defect in the skull to access the brain is a craniotomy. Standard craniotomies typically performed in dogs…
