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Intervertebral Disc Disease

...prognosis. Classification of disc ruptures is generally grouped into large regions. The following groupings are described: cervical vertebral 1–5 (C1–C5) cervical vertebrae 6 through thoracic vertebrae 2 (C6–T2) thoracic vertebrae...
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Mandibular Fractures

...of the body before focusing on the mandible. Thoracic (chest) injuries often occur concomitantly and may manifest as pulmonary contusions (bruising of the lungs), pneumothorax (punctured lung), diaphragmatic hernia, and...
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Spontaneous Pneumothorax

...treatment includes: Oxygen supplementation Thoracostomy tube (chest tube) Oxygen therapy is important because as the lungs collapse, secondary to losing negative intrathoracic pressure, the ability to deliver oxygen to the...
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Limb Amputation

...the front leg, the most successful and cosmetic amputation is by “scapulothoracic disarticulation”—the entire limb is removed from the toes to the scapula (shoulder blade). Since the normal anatomy of...
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Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus

...volvulus in dogs. This syndrome is not completely understood; however, it is known that there is an association in dogs that: have a deep chest (increased thoracic height to width...
Large Animal Topic

Rib Fractures in Foals

...if the diaphragm, which is a primarily muscular tissue that divides the abdominal and thoracic cavity, is perforated by a rib fracture. Surgical management is aimed to stabilize the rib...
Small Animal Topic

Diaphragmatic Hernia

...the chest cavity may be noted on chest radiographs (Figures 3 and 4). Your primary care veterinarian may request additional imaging tests to include: abdominal and thoracic ultrasound contrast radiography...
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...respiratory surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation, surgery site infections and infectious disease, thoracic and airway surgery, and urogenital surgery. When to apply: Applications are closed. Additional information required: After submitting...
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Castration

...function. Abdominal and thoracic radiographs are indicated if there is suspicion of a neoplastic (cancer) process. Ultrasonography is useful to help determine the underlying disease process and its effects on...