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Small Animal Topic

Spontaneous Pneumothorax

...perforation that results in both a pneumothorax and additional air accumulation in secondary anatomic locations (i.e. under the skin and around the structures of the heart). Secondary causes of spontaneous...
Large Animal Topic

Patent Urachus in Foals

...or any other part of the foal. Mild complications of a patent urachus include: urine scalding of the abdominal skin surrounding the navel dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) local abscess...
Small Animal Topic

Urinary Obstruction in Male Cats

...Figure 3 Pelleted or paper litter may be used for several days after the surgery. Cats that have severe swelling or leakage of urine under the skin may require placement...
Large Animal Topic

Equine Arthroscopy

...and the affected limb is carefully positioned to facilitate optimal arthroscopic access to the joint of interest. Arthroscopic Surgery: Small incisions, known as portals, are made in the skin overlying...
Small Animal Topic

Infraspinatus Muscle Contracture

...an incisional seroma. This is a collection of fluid under the skin at the surgery site that results from joint fluid leakage or excess movement of the tissues in the...
Small Animal Topic

Gallbladder Mucocele

...tinge to the skin or gums abdominal pain or splinting Figure 1 Figure 2 Diagnosis of the gallbladder mucoceles relies on physical examination by your primary care veterinarian and blood...
Large Animal Topic

Angular Limb Deviation in Horses

...lameness Maintaining a bandage over the surgical site until skin suture removal (10-14 days after surgery) Repeat radiographs to verify complete correction of the deviation Removal of screws and wires...
Large Animal Topic

Ophthalmology Surgical Emergencies in Horses

...to the skull, air pockets under the skin that crackle when touched, bleeding from the nose and/or a bulging look to the eyeball. Fracture of the orbit may result in...
Small Animal Topic

Mandibular Fractures

...Another surgical treatment may involve the use of external skeletal fixation (ESF) (Figure 5). ESF involves placing pins through the skin into the bone fragments and then connecting these pins...
Small Animal Topic

Tracheal Collapse

...surgery. They are usually returned for recheck and removal of skin sutures or staples (if present). Pain can be well-controlled with owner-administered medications. Recommendations following ring or stent placement include:...