Anorectum

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Chapter 59 Anorectum Structure and Function Debra L. Zoran The structures that make up the anorectum are responsible for the distal storage and voluntary evacuation of feces, and maintenance of fecal…

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Large Intestine

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Chapter 58 Large Intestine Structure and Function Robert J. Washabau The large intestine of the dog and cat has evolved to serve two major functions: extraction of water and electrolytes from…

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Laparoscopy

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Chapter 28 Laparoscopy Instrumentation Keith Richter The use of laparoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes has increased dramatically during the last 20 years. Increased use and acceptance of laparoscopy stems from…

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Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

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Chapter 33 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Stanley L. Marks Nutritional support is aimed at minimizing development of malnutrition in animals at risk, while maintaining or enhancing immunologic and intestinal barrier function….

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Stomach

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Chapter 56 Stomach Structure and Function Kenneth W. Simpson Functional Anatomy The stomach acts as a reservoir to control the size and rate of passage of ingesta into the small intestine,…

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Nutritional Assessment and Management

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Chapter 30 Nutritional Assessment and Management Malnutrition Marjorie L. Chandler Definition Used broadly, the term malnutrition describes any nutritional disorder, including obesity caused by overnutrition, unbalanced nutrition as a consequence of…

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Prokinetic Agents

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Chapter 52 Prokinetic Agents Robert J. Washabau Gastrointestinal motility disorders represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Disorders of gastrointestinal motility may result in delayed transit, accelerated transit, impaired relaxation, or inappropriate…

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Breed-Related Diseases

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Chapter 62 Breed-Related Diseases Gastrointestinal Tract Robert J. Washabau Breed predispositions are suspected in many medical disorders of dogs and cats, not just those of the digestive system. Heritability has…

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Salivation

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Chapter 22 Salivation Robert Furman, Brook A. Niemiec Definition True ptyalism is an increase in production of saliva by one or more salivary glands. Pseudoptyalism is the inability of the patient…

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Chelating Agents

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Chapter 43 Chelating Agents David C. Twedt A chelating agent is a ligand (or drug) that binds to a metal ion through two or more sites to form a metal chelate…

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