Surgery of the Ear
Chapter 18 Surgery of the Ear General Principles and Techniques Definitions Otitis externa is inflammation of the vertical or horizontal ear canal or both; otitis media is inflammation of the…
Surgery of the Lower Respiratory System: Lungs and Thoracic Wall
Chapter 30 Surgery of the Lower Respiratory System Lungs and Thoracic Wall General Principles and Techniques Definitions Thoracotomy is surgical incision of the chest wall; it may be performed by…
Surgery of the Endocrine System
Chapter 23 Surgery of the Endocrine System Surgery of the Adrenal and Pituitary Glands General Principles and Techniques Definitions Adrenalectomy is the removal of one or both adrenal glands. Hypophysectomy…
Surgery of the Brain
Chapter 39 Surgery of the Brain General Principles and Techniques Definitions Creating a defect in the skull to access the brain is a craniotomy. Standard craniotomies typically performed in dogs…
The Neurologic Examination and Relevant Neuroanatomy
Chapter 38 The Neurologic Examination and Relevant Neuroanatomy Performing and interpreting a neurologic examination in dogs and cats requires a working knowledge of functional and dysfunctional neuroanatomy; an in-depth understanding…
Surgery of the Thoracolumbar Spine
Chapter 41 Surgery of the Thoracolumbar Spine General Principles and Techniques Definitions Weakness of both pelvic limbs due to a thoracolumbar myelopathy is paraparesis. The term used to describe loss…
Diseases of the Joints
Chapter 34 Diseases of the Joints General Principles and Techniques Definitions Arthrosis denotes a joint but has also been defined as a degenerative disease of a joint. Polyarthritis is inflammation…
Surgery of the Eye
Chapter 17 Surgery of the Eye General Principles and Techniques Definitions Proptosis is outward displacement of the eye from its normal position in the orbit. Enucleation is removal of the…
Surgery of the Liver
Chapter 21 Surgery of the Liver General Principles and Techniques Definitions Hepatectomy refers to removal of the entire liver (total hepatectomy) or of a portion of the liver (partial hepatectomy)….
Surgery of the Abdominal Cavity
Chapter 19 Surgery of the Abdominal Cavity General Principles and Techniques Definitions Celiotomy is a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity; the term laparotomy often is used synonymously, although it…
