Diseases of the Uvea
Chapter 136 Diseases of the Uvea David A. Wilkie ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY The uvea is the middle or vascular tunic of the eye. It is covered externally by the fibrous…
Surgery of the Testes and Scrotum
Chapter 87 Surgery of the Testes and Scrotum Harry W. Boothe Orchidectomy is the most commonly performed surgical procedure of the testis. The technique depends, in part, on species and…
Disorders of Micturition
Table 83-2 PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT OF MICTURITION DISORDERS Chapter 83 Disorders of Micturition Mary Anna Labato Micturition involves the passive storage and the active voiding of urine. Processes that interfere with…
Ophthalmic Equipment and Techniques
Chapter 131 Ophthalmic Equipment and Techniques David A. Wilkie OPHTHALMIC EQUIPMENT The instruments and other equipment necessary for ophthalmic examination and surgery can be generally categorized as basic and advanced….
Surgery of the Urinary Bladder
Chapter 80 Surgery of the Urinary Bladder Gretchen K. Sicard, Roger B. Fingland Cystotomy is the most common surgical procedure of the urinary bladder in small animals and is commonly…
Surgery of the Kidney and Ureter
Chapter 78 Surgery of the Kidney and Ureter Dale E. Bjorling, Támara M. Da Costa-Gómez Biopsy of the kidney often gives the most reliable information regarding the presence of disease…
Principles of Oncology
Chapter 26 Principles of Oncology Stephen D. Gilson, Rodney L. Page, Rance M. Gamblin Cancer management in animals has evolved considerably over the past 3 decades as the result of…
Diagnostic Approach to Neurologic Disease
Chapter 125 Diagnostic Approach to Neurologic Disease William R. Fenner, Philip A. March PRINCIPLES OF NEUROLOGIC EXAMINATION Objectives • Confirm that neurologic disease is present. • Localie the site of…
Osteomyelitis
Chapter 121 Osteomyelitis Callum W. Hay Osteomyelitis is caused by infection of bone and associated structures (soft tissue, periosteum, and endosteum). Osteomyelitis is invariably caused by an infectious agent such…
Fractures and Dislocations of the Mandible
Chapter 97 Fractures and Dislocations of the Mandible Richard M. Jerram Mandibular fractures account for approximately 2% of all fractures in dogs and 15% of all fractures in cats. Most…
