Small Animal Topic

Mast Cell Tumors

...analysis of the tumor has been performed. The tumor is removed and submitted for histopathology. Metastasis (spread of tumor cells) occurs first at the local lymph nodes and then potentially...
Small Animal Topic

Lung Lobe Tumors

...longer when the tumor is smaller or located on the periphery of the lung lobe (15–17.5 months), when the lymph nodes are small (20 months) and when the tumor can...
Small Animal Topic

Otitis Externa

...ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon. Surgical Options: Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy When the ear canal is completely calcified or blocked by thickened lining or a tumor, the entire...
Small Animal Topic

Chylothorax

...material into an intestinal lymphatic vessel or lymph node to allow for the delineation of TD anatomy and confirm TDL after surgery (lymphangiography, Figure 2). Another technique that has shown...
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Scientific Abstract Guidelines

...long abstract is divided into five sections. Abstracts that exceed 1,000 words in total will not be reviewed. This should be expanded text to describe the material more completely. Redundancy...
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Case Report Guidelines

...is divided into four sections. Abstracts that exceed 1,000 words in total will not be reviewed. This should be expanded text to describe the material more completely. Redundancy between sections...
Honored Mentor

Marvin Olmstead

It was an amazing experience to learn total hip replacement from one of the pioneers of the procedure. Marv is one of the rare individuals who touched so many surgeons’...
Small Animal Topic

Femoral Capital Physeal Fractures

...the other side. Physical rehabilitation with a veterinary specialist is recommended after an FHO procedure to retain the greatest range of motion possible post-operatively. Total Hip Replacement (THR): THR procedures...
Small Animal Topic

Canine Hip Dysplasia

...6. Normal hip (left) and arthritic hip (arrow). Total Hip Replacement can restore normal structure and function of “ball and socket” joint with implants (color picture). Early recognition of joint...