Chapter 19 Flaps and grafts P. Nelissen and D. White Ongoing advances in oncological and trauma surgery ensure that the indications for advanced reconstructive surgery in the cat continue to…

Chapter 28 Stomach Z. Halfacree This chapter discusses the surgical diseases of the stomach in the cat. Simple gastric surgery, in particular gastrotomy for foreign body removal or full-thickness gastrointestinal…

Chapter 56 Palate R.K. Sivacolundhu Reconstruction of palatal defects in cats can be challenging and requires a detailed knowledge of local anatomy, as well as an understanding of the various…

Chapter 39 Male genital tract E.J. Friend Conditions of the male feline genital tract are rare, but include cryptorchidism and neoplasia of the testicles, intersex abnormalities of the penis, and…

Chapter 21 Mammary glands P. Buracco The high prevalence of neutered female cats ensures that mammary gland problems in cats are not common. However, in the un-neutered queen the incidence…

Chapter 45 Diaphragm D.A. Yool Traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures are common in cats and are life-threatening injuries that generally require prompt surgical attention. Other forms of congenital and acquired diaphragmatic defects…

Chapter 8 Diagnostic imaging S. Ohlerth, P. Kircher and B. Posch Diagnostic imaging forms an essential part of the investigation for many general and oncological diseases in cats. Radiology and…

Chapter 27 Esophagus J.M. Williams The most frequently diagnosed esophageal surgical conditions are foreign body obstructions and stricture formation, though vascular ring anomalies and intramural masses are also found. Diagnosis…

Chapter 9 Endoscopy A. Harvey Endoscopy can form a very useful part of the investigation of many disorders. An initial thorough assessment of any patient presenting for any form of…

Chapter 29 Small intestines G.W. Ellison Surgery in the form of biopsy, enterotomy and enterectomy is required to diagnose or treat conditions of the small intestine in the cat such…