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…

Chapter 30 Large intestine, rectum and anus R.N. White Colorectal disease is a common problem in cats. The term covers a wide range of conditions including congenital abnormalities such as…

Chapter 44 Pleura A.L. Moores Pleural diseases are a significant cause of respiratory distress in cats and while life-threatening if severe, they can often be managed successfully. Thirty years ago,…

Chapter 37 Bladder J.P. Little and R.J. Hardie Bladder surgery is commonly performed in the cat for many conditions, the most common being cystic calculi. Other indications for bladder surgery…

Chapter 40 Female genital tract S.J. Langley-Hobbs The most common surgical procedure performed on the female genital tract is ovariohysterectomy. The high prevalence of this surgery in some countries ensures…

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…