Overview
Building on the success of the previous edition, the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology, 2nd edition incorporates not only the new information available since the original publication but also additional chapters on diagnostic techniques and presenting complaints. Part 1 considers diagnostic techniques, with chapters on the approach to a gastrointestinal case, laboratory evaluation, imaging, endoscopy, immunology and biopsy. The completely new chapter on imaging of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas covers in detail the modalities most frequently employed in small animal practice, namely radiography and ultrasonography, whilst also briefly discussing more advanced techniques of Doppler and harmonic ultrasonography, scintigraphy, CR and MRI. The short chapters in Part 2 provide a practical approach to investigating presenting complaints: dysphagia and regurgitation; vomiting; acute and chronic diarrhoea; malabsorption; GI haemorrhage; dyschezia and tenesmus; jaundice; hepatic encephalopathy and infectious diseases. All follow the same basic format: outlining the clinical features, ranking the differential diagnoses in order of importance, and providing step-by-step algorithms for diagnosis. The more traditional organ-based systems approach in Part 3 has been expanded from the previous edition to include chapters on disorders of the oral cavity, perineum and anus, and biliary system. Each chapter is presented in a similar style, starting with a brief description of relevant anatomy and physiology, then detailing diagnostic tests, and concluding with a discussion of the disorders that can be encountered, including their treatment. The completely new final part contains chapters devoted to critical care, assisted feeding techniques, and an overview of therapeutics. The chapters, written by a host of international authors, all experts in their field, are accompanied throughout by full colour illustrations.
Full Product Details
Author: Edward Hall ,
James W. Simpson ,
David A. Williams
Publisher: British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Imprint: British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Edition: 2nd Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 19.50cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 29.70cm
Weight: 1.130kg
ISBN: 9780905214733
ISBN 10: 0905214730
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 April 2005
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Clinicians need a good-quality, problem-based test to refer to for help and advice. The second edition of this BSAVA Manual fulfills this role excellently, providing an updated and expanded version of the first edition. Veterinary Record, 2005
Clinicians need a good-quality, problem-based test to refer to for help and advice. The second edition of this BSAVA Manual fulfills this role excellently, providing an updated and expanded version of the first edition. Veterinary Record, 2005
Clinicians need a good-quality, problem-based test to refer to for help and advice. The second edition of this BSAVA Manual fulfills this role excellently, providing an updated and expanded version of the first edition. Veterinary Record, 2005
Author Information
Edward J. Hall is at the University of Bristol, UK. James W. Simpson is at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Midlothian, UK. David A. Williams is at Texas A&M University, Texas, USA.
