Arthroscopy
Chapter 21 Arthroscopy John T. Payne Arthroscopic surgery is a relatively new discipline in veterinary surgery. The first report of arthroscopic surgery in the dog was in 1978 by Dr….
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Vaginoscopy and Transcervical Catheterization in the Bitch
Chapter 18 Vaginoscopy and Transcervical Catheterization in the Bitch Autumn P. Davidson Diagnostic vaginoscopy has traditionally been hampered by the normal anatomy of the canine vagina and is now greatly…
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Instrumentation, Handling Technique, Training, and Implementation in Practice
Chapter 2 Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Instrumentation, Handling Technique, Training, and Implementation in Practice Todd R. Tams Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is one of the best and yet most fundamental methods of examining…
New Technologies on the Horizon
Chapter 24 New Technologies on the Horizon Lynetta Freeman Advances in diagnostic imaging and testing have enabled earlier and more specific detection of diseases in animals. These changes, along with…
Psychomotor Training and Virtual Reality
Chapter 14 Psychomotor Training and Virtual Reality Lynetta Freeman, Clarence A. Rawlings Surgical education∗ is essential for ensuring the safe and judicious use of new technology. Training in surgery involves…
Application of Laser Energy with Endoscopic Visualization
Chapter 12 Application of Laser Energy with Endoscopic Visualization Peter H. Eeg Veterinary medicine has seen a significant increase in the use of laser energy in the past 15 years….
Marketing Endoscopic Services in the Clinic
Chapter 23 Marketing Endoscopic Services in the Clinic Randy Hutchison Veterinary medicine has provided a wonderful opportunity for veterinarians to perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures depending on…
Factors that Predispose the Ear to Otitis Externa
Chapter 7 Factors that Predispose the Ear to Otitis Externa Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM Careful examination of a clean, dry ear canal in a dog or cat with otitis externa…
Diagnostic Imaging of the Ear
Chapter 4 Diagnostic Imaging of the Ear Mauricio Solano, MV, DACVR Selecting the appropriate imaging method, correctly applying the technique selected, and accurately interpreting the examination are the key steps…
Laser Ear Surgery
Chapter 19 Laser Ear Surgery Jeffrey R. Moll, DVM , Peter H. Eeg, B.Sc, DVM , Noel Berger, DVM, MS Common ear ailments of dogs and cats can be seen…
