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1. Endoscopic Instrumentation 2. Endoscopic Documentation 3. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Instrum... more 1. Endoscopic Instrumentation 2. Endoscopic Documentation 3. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Instrumentation, Handling Technique, Maintenance 4. Esophagoscopy 5. Gastroscopy 6. Endoscopic Examination of the Small Intestine 7. Colonoscopy 8. Endoscopic Removal of Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies 9. Endoscopy in Non-Domesticated Species 10. Endoscopic Biopsy Specimen Collection and Histopathologic Considerations 11. Endoscopic Placement of Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy Tubes 12. Rhinoscopy 13. Tracheobronchoscopy of the Dog and Cat 14. Laparoscopy: Instrumentation and Technique 15. Laparoscopy of the Liver and Pancreas 16. Laparoscopy of the Urinary Tract 17. Endoscopy in Birds and Reptiles 18. Cystoscopy 19. Arthroscopy 20. Thoracoscopy

Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not a specific diagnosis, rather it is a histolo... more Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not a specific diagnosis, rather it is a histological description of a syndrome resulting from a host hypersensitivity response to antigenic stimuli. In IBD there is an increase in the inflammatory cell population in the intestinal mucosa. The predominant inflammatory component can be lymphocytic-plasmacytic (most common type), eosinophilic, neutrophilic, or granulomatous. Primary causes of intestinal inflammation that should be considered include parasites, bacteria (specific agents or bacterial overgrowth), fungal disorders (e.g., Histoplasma, pythiosis), immune-mediated diseases, and food sensitivities. Many cases of IBD are likely idiopathic in nature. A presumptive diagnosis of IBD is made on the basis of history, physical exam and elimination of other disorders by laboratory tests and other studies such as radiography and ultrasonography. A definitive diagnosis can be made only by intestinal biopsy.

British Veterinary Journal, 1990

Antibiotics Antibiotic therapy is indicated for treatment of suppurative hepatitis, cholangiohepa... more Antibiotics Antibiotic therapy is indicated for treatment of suppurative hepatitis, cholangiohepatitis and hepatic encephalopathy, and prevention of septicemia. The bactericidal function of the hepatic reticuloendothelial (RE) system may be compromised in hepatic disease, especially if hepatic blood flow or oxygen tension is altered, resulting in septicemia. In hepatic bacterial encephalopathy, antibiotics are used to help reduce colonic bacterial numbers in an effort to decrease ammonia formation. Cholangitis has several causes, including bacterial invasion, which warrants antibiotic therapy. The regimen may be modified in accordance with specific information obtained from cultures of bile, hepatic tissue or blood. In cases of compromised hepatic RE function (e.g. hepatitis from any cause, septicemia) the antibiotics selected generally are directed against intestinal organisms.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not a specific diagnosis, rather it is a histological descrip... more Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not a specific diagnosis, rather it is a histological description of a syndrome resulting from a host hypersensitivity response to antigenic stimuli. In IBD there is an increase in the inflammatory cell population in the intestinal mucosa. The predominant inflammatory component in cats with IBD can be lymphocytic-plasmacytic (most common type), eosinophilic, or neutrophilic. Changes in mucosal architecture and cell morphology should also be noted (crypt lesions including abscesses, villus atrophy or fusion, edema, epithelial erosions or ulceration, fibrosis). The etiology of IBD is poorly understood. Primary causes of initiation and perpetuation of intestinal inflammation that should be considered include parasites, bacteria (specific agents including normal luminal bacteria or bacterial overgrowth), immune-mediated diseases, and food sensitivities. Many cases of IBD are likely idiopathic in nature.

Overview GI obstructions are a common cause of vomiting in patients seen in clinical practice. Ca... more Overview GI obstructions are a common cause of vomiting in patients seen in clinical practice. Causes of anatomic obstruction include foreign bodies (linear or nonlinear), pyloroantral hypertrophic disease, polyps, intussusception, intramural masses (neoplasia, granulomatous enteritis, phycomycosis, satrictures, hematoma), and extramural compression (adhesions, strangulation, volvulus). Functional obstruction is caused by such disorders as adynamic ileus (e.g., surgical operations, peritonitis, sepsis, metabolic abnormalities). Intestinal obstruction can be classified as acute or chronic, partial or complete, and simple or strangulated.

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 2015

Objective-To determine the prevalence of nutrients less than or greater than accepted standards i... more Objective-To determine the prevalence of nutrients less than or greater than accepted standards in commercially available enteral diets for cats, and to identify contamination incidence in enteral diets for cats. Design-Prospective cross-sectional study. Setting-University teaching hospital. Samples-Seven commercial enteral diets for cats. Interventions-Labels were evaluated to determine if diets were intended to be nutritionally complete and balanced. One diet under storage techniques partially representative of clinical conditions was sampled on days 0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 of storage for aerobic bacterial culture. Measurements and Main Results-All 7 diets were analyzed for key nutrients and results were compared to Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Nutrient Profiles for Adult Cats for maintenance and National Research Council recommended allowance (NRC-RA). From label information, 4 diets were classified as complete and balanced and 3 diets were classified as not complete and balanced. All 7 diets had at least 1 nutrient less than the AAFCO minimums and the NRC-RA. The total number of nutrients less than AAFCO minimums ranged from 3 to 9 (median = 4), with iron, potassium, and manganese being the most common. Concentrations of some nutrients were undetectable. None of the samples tested had a positive aerobic culture at baseline (day 0) or on subsequent samples from days 1, 3, 5, and 7 under any storage condition. Conclusions-None of the diets analyzed met all of the minimum nutrient concentrations. While short-term feeding may not be of concern for an individual patient, clinicians should be aware of potential nutritional limitations when feeding enteral diets to ill or injured cats.

Small Animal Endoscopy, 2011

Two African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) and one hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus... more Two African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) and one hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) were examined because of varying clinical signs ranging from general lethargy to seizure-like episodes and regurgitation. Radiography and fluoroscopy in the 3 birds demonstrated variable degrees of gastric abnormalities, suggesting the presence of foreign material or stricture-like defects. Upper gastrointestinal rigid endoscopy by ingluviotomy revealed foreign bodies that were removed endoscopically. Minor postoperative complications were pulmonary congestion or mild aspiration and cardiac arrhythmia, both of which resolved, and no serious deleterious effects were associated with endoscopy in the short or long term. Endoscopy is recommended for examination and removal of foreign bodies from the upper gastrointestinal tract because it is less invasive and traumatic than traditional surgical approaches.

Handbook of Small Animal Gastroenterology, 2003

Small Animal Endoscopy, 2011

Handbook of Small Animal Gastroenterology, 2003

Although a variety of symptoms can be caused by intestinal disorders, diarrhea is the hallmark si... more Although a variety of symptoms can be caused by intestinal disorders, diarrhea is the hallmark sign of intestinal dysfunction. It can result from primary intestinal disease (e.g., parasitism, various inflammatory disorders, infectious problems, neoplasia), disorders of the liver or pancreas that affect normal intestinal digestive and absorptive processes, and a number of other factors or conditions that adversely affect intestinal function in some way (e.g., dietary indiscretion, adverse food reactions, drugs [e.g., antibiotics], systemic disorders including renal disease, hyperthyroidism). Diarrhea is often classified according to location (small or large intestinal in origin), mechanism(s) of diarrhea (osmotic decreased solute absorption, secretory hypersecretion of ions, exudative increased permeability, and abnormal motility), and etiology.

Handbook of Small Animal Gastroenterology, 2003

1. Gastrointestinal Symptoms 2. Radiography and Ultrasonography for the Gastrointestinal Tract 3.... more 1. Gastrointestinal Symptoms 2. Radiography and Ultrasonography for the Gastrointestinal Tract 3. Endoscopy and Laparoscopy in Veterinary Gastroenterology 4. Disorders of the Esophagus 5. Diseaes of the Stomach 6. Acute Disorders of the Small Intestine 7. Chronic Disorders of the Small Intestine 8. Disorders of the Large Intestine 9. Diseases of the Liver and Hepatobilliary System 10. Diseases of the Pancreas 11. Oncologic Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Ssystem 12. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

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The Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice, Sep 1, 1985

Pulmonary aspiration of oral, esophageal, or gastric content poses a significant hazard to animal... more Pulmonary aspiration of oral, esophageal, or gastric content poses a significant hazard to animals. Aspiration of acidic, alkaline, or ingesta-containing gastric contents can cause serious morbidity and mortality. Clinicians must be aware of conditions and clinical situations in which there is increased risk of aspiration. The most important aspect of the mitigation of the pneumonic complications of aspiration is prevention.

British Veterinary Journal, 1990

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 2015

Small Animal Endoscopy, 2011

Handbook of Small Animal Gastroenterology, 2003

Small Animal Endoscopy, 2011

Handbook of Small Animal Gastroenterology, 2003

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The Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice, Sep 1, 1985