Chapter 15 Radiation therapy J.M. Dobson The treatment of cancer must always be tailored to suit the individual case, taking into consideration the biology, histology, grade and extent of the…

Chapter 1 Preoperative assessment for surgery V.R. Barrs and J.A. Beatty Pre-operative assessment of the patient provides a solid foundation for a safe and successful surgical procedure. The assessment relies…

Chapter 42 Thoracoscopy S.A. van Nimwegen and J. Kirpensteijn There are limited descriptions of the use of thoracoscopy in cats for exploration, aspiration, and biopsy of intrathoracic tissues.1–3 Cats are…

Chapter 13 Instruments J. Lapish and S.J. Langley-Hobbs As the patient size or area of surgery becomes smaller in relation to the surgeon’s hand, the tissues must be manipulated, increasingly,…

Chapter 14 Oncological surgery J.L. Demetriou Cancer is known to be an important disease entity in the cat, affecting all age groups. Although a current incidence rate of neoplasia in…

Chapter 35 Adrenal gland A. Harvey and E.J. Friend Adrenal gland problems in the cat are recognized with increasing frequency. They are most commonly identified in cats presenting for investigation…

Chapter 23 Celiotomy C. Shales Surgical exploration of the abdomen can provide invaluable information to help achieve a diagnosis of a large number of disease processes. Progress in the fields…

Chapter 20 Skin tumors J.M. Dobson and J.L. Demetriou The skin is the largest and most easily observed organ in the body and therefore it is not surprising that the…

Chapter 26 Peritoneum D. Holt and K.A. Agnello Peritonitis in cats is a serious problem that can often prove fatal. Mild or non-specific clinical signs can delay definitive diagnosis and…

Chapter 3 Postoperative monitoring and management of complications J.A. Beatty and V.R. Barrs The postoperative period from anesthetic recovery to discharge from hospital is a crucial period for initial healing…