Congenital Heart Disease
Chapter 154 Congenital Heart Disease Henry W. Green, John D. Bonagura ETIOLOGY • Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a general term indicating malformation of the heart or great vessels. CHD…
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Management of the Open Wound
Chapter 56 Management of the Open Wound David W. Knapp Open wound management is a method of treatment which should be considered when immediate primary wound closure is not possible….
Diseases of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary
Chapter 36 Diseases of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary John F. Randolph, Rhett Nichols, Mark E. Peterson NORMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY The pituitary gland (hypophysis) consists of the neurohypophysis surrounded by…
Vascular Diseases
Chapter 153 Vascular Diseases John D. Bonagura, Rebecca L. Stepien Diseases of blood vessels are quite common in small animal patients. Hypertension represents a fundamental disorder of the vascular system…
Postoperative Physical Rehabilitation
Chapter 95 Postoperative Physical Rehabilitation Darryl L. Millis The appropriate postoperative management of small animals undergoing orthopedic or neurologic surgery is critical for a successful outcome. Inadequate surgical and postoperative…
Diseases of the Uvea
Chapter 136 Diseases of the Uvea David A. Wilkie ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY The uvea is the middle or vascular tunic of the eye. It is covered externally by the fibrous…
Surgery of the Testes and Scrotum
Chapter 87 Surgery of the Testes and Scrotum Harry W. Boothe Orchidectomy is the most commonly performed surgical procedure of the testis. The technique depends, in part, on species and…
Disorders of Micturition
Table 83-2 PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT OF MICTURITION DISORDERS Chapter 83 Disorders of Micturition Mary Anna Labato Micturition involves the passive storage and the active voiding of urine. Processes that interfere with…
Ophthalmic Equipment and Techniques
Chapter 131 Ophthalmic Equipment and Techniques David A. Wilkie OPHTHALMIC EQUIPMENT The instruments and other equipment necessary for ophthalmic examination and surgery can be generally categorized as basic and advanced….
Surgery of the Urinary Bladder
Chapter 80 Surgery of the Urinary Bladder Gretchen K. Sicard, Roger B. Fingland Cystotomy is the most common surgical procedure of the urinary bladder in small animals and is commonly…
