Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
 April 1, 2006
By:Karen M. Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS
The articles in this symposium provide an overview of indications, techniques, and complications related to a variety of gastrointestinal surgical procedures.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
April 1, 2006
By:Erik Anderson, BS, Karen M. Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS
Omentalization, the placement of omentum around organs or within cavities to improve vascularization or drainage, has been used in a variety of abdominal, thoracic, oncologic, and reconstructive surgical procedures.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
April 1, 2006
By:Laura Brandt, DVM, Karen M. Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS
You may be hesitant to perform a full-thickness incisional biopsy to obtain an intestinal tissue sample, but in many cases, this technique is preferred. In this article, we review when incisional biopsy is best and provide a simple step-by-step guide to the procedure to increase your confidence.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
April 1, 2006
By:Karen M. Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS, Ryan Ayres, BS
Intestinal anastomosis is an important surgical procedure that connects two sections of the intestines once a diseased portion has been removed. A key concern is to prevent leakage at the anastomosis site and subsequent peritonitis, but this complication can be avoided if the procedure is done correctly and preventive measures are taken.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
March 1, 2006
By:Jörg M. Steiner, med.vet., Dr.med.vet., PhD, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA
Dogs and cats with pancreatitis commonly display nonspecific clinical signs, so the condition can be difficult to diagnose. But there also has been a lack of diagnostic tests for pancreatitis that are both sensitive and specific. In this article, I provide an overview of the available diagnostic tests, including a new serum test.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE SUPPLEMENT
May 1, 2005
By:Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DEVPC
Environmental contamination with infectious stages of gastrointestinal helminths is widespread, and the risk of reinfection of pets, particularly those allowed to roam freely outside, is great.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
October 1, 2004
By:Timothy C. McCarthy, DVM, PhD, DACVS
A 9-month-old intact male Labrador retriever was presented two weeks after it swallowed a Ping-Pong ball.
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