Handbook of small animal gastroenterology / [edited by] Todd R. Tams.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tams, Todd R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary gastroenterology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Veterinary gastroenterology.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xiv, 486 pages, 3 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, MO : Saunders, 2003.

Summary:

This handy "how-to" guide provides a practical framework for diagnosis and treatment of common, small animal gastrointestinal disorders, filling the gap left by larger, encyclopedic references. It features a complete review of symptoms and diagnostic methods, descriptions of digestive tract disorders by organ system, and a series of sample GI cases. Logically organized into three easy-reference sections and expertly written by recognized specialists, this complete, expanded edition is a valuable clinical tool for primary care practitioners.

Contents:

1 Gastrointestinal Symptoms / Todd R. Tams 1

2 Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Digestive System / Linda J. Konde, Pamela A. Green, Charles R. Pugh 51

3 Endoscopy and Laparoscopy in Veterinary Gastroenterology / Todd R. Tams 97

4 Diseases of the Esophagus / Todd R. Tams 118

5 Diseases of the Stomach / Robert C. DeNovo 159

6 Acute Medical Diseases of the Small Intestine / Andrew Triolo, Michael R. Lappin 195

7 Chronic Diseases of the Small Intestine / Todd R. Tams 211

8 Diseases of the Large Intestine / Robert G. Sherding 251

9 Diseases of the Liver and Hepatobiliary System / Keith P. Richter 286

10 Diseases of the Pancreas / Kenneth W. Simpson 353

11 Oncologic Diseases of the Digestive System / Nicole F. Leibman, Victoria S. Larson, Gregory K. Ogilvie 370

12 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition / Howard B. Seim III, Joseph W. Bartges 416.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0721686761

OCLC:

53224769