Posts for Archives: Publication
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Diagnostic accuracy of the vertebral heart score and other radiographic indices in the detection of cardiac enlargement in cats with different cardiac disorders
A retrospective search was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the vertebral heart score (VHS) and other related radiographic indices in the detection of cardiac enlargement associated with different cardiac disorders in the cat. One hundred … -
Investigation of Parenchymal Abdominal Organ Disease in Cats
Practical relevance:Definitive diagnosis of disease involving the parenchymal abdominal viscera often requires a representative specimen of affected tissue. Methods used to obtain tissue samples range from those that are minimally invasive, such as fine-… -
Feline Gastrointestinal Surgery
Practical relevance:Gastrointestinal (GI) surgical procedures are performed commonly in cats in general practice for both diagnostic and treatment purposes. It is essential that the surgeon understands and adheres to the principles of GI surgery in order … -
Feline Focus
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Cystourethroscopy in the cat
Practical relevance:Diagnostic and therapeutic cystourethroscopy has become very popular in the diagnosis and treatment of canine lower and upper urinary tract disease in the past 5–7 years. As expertise is expanding, the use of similar techniques in … -
The future
Practical relevance:Laparoscopic surgery minimizes tissue trauma and speeds recovery, but its uptake into veterinary clinical practice has been slow.Clinical challenges:Laparoscopy is distinctly different from traditional open surgery and a reduced … -
Per-endoscopic trans-tympanic traction for the management of feline aural inflammatory polyps: a case review of 37 cats
Feline aural inflammatory polyps are benign growths originating from the tympanic cavity or the Eustachian tube. They usually occur in young cats, which present either signs of otitis externa and otitis media, or respiratory signs, depending on the … -
Feline Focus
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Biochemical survey of free-roaming cats (Felis catus) in New York City presented to a trap–neuter–return program
Free-roaming cats in New York, NY, USA, that presented to a trap–neuter–return program were surveyed for biochemical data. One hundred and one cats had blood collected for a plasma biochemistry panel after the induction of surgical anesthesia. Reference … -
Novel avulsion pattern of the left principal bronchus with involvement of the carina and caudal thoracic trachea in a cat
A 2-year-old, 4.5 kg, neutered male domestic shorthair cat was presented to the emergency service with dyspnoea, anorexia and apathetic behaviour. Thoracic radiographs showed typical signs for a thoracic trauma and a tracheal lesion in the region of the …