Chapter 24 Endoscopic surgery in cats Laparoscopy S.A. van Nimwegen and J. Kirpensteijn Laparoscopy is becoming increasingly popular in veterinary medicine for performing investigative and surgical procedures in small animals….
Chapter 32 Portosystemic shunts V. Lipscomb and M.S. Tivers ‘Portosystemic shunting’ is a broad term that has several possible underlying causes. In cats the main cause of portosystemic shunting is…
Chapter 10 Sutures and general surgical implants S.J. Langley-Hobbs Knowledge of the properties of the suture materials and implants available is essential to be able to make an informed decision…
Chapter 53 Thyroid and parathyroid T. Sissener Diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands are the most common indication for surgery in the neck of feline patients. Although they share…
Chapter 31 Liver and biliary tract J.K. McClaran and N.J. Buote While hepatobiliary disease is quite common in feline patients, diseases requiring surgery are relatively limited. Metabolic functions of the…
Chapter 46 Trachea and bronchus E. Hardie Tracheal problems in cats can be life threatening. Surgical intervention may be required for removal of foreign bodies or focal masses. Tracheal avulsion…
Chapter 43 Thoracic wall G. Gradner Cats can incur serious traumatic thoracic wall conditions after road traffic accidents, falls, and dog bites. Congenital conditions are encountered, such as pectus excavatum,…
Chapter 25 Abdominal wall hernias and ruptures K.M. Pratschke Cats are prone to abdominal wall hernias and ruptures either as congenital abnormalities or more often as a result of trauma….
