History A 12-month-old, entire, female Bassett Hound, body weight 23kg, presented for stabilisation of closed, left tibia and fibula fractures, sustained after jumping from the owner’s car.
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Clinical News: Soft Tissue Surgery
Case Report: Metatarsal Pad Necrosis secondary to Postoperative Dressing Complications in a Bassett Hound
5 December 2012 – 11:36 am
Review Article: The Use of Advanced Imaging in Veterinary Medicine.
10 September 2012 – 4:00 pm
In recent years, there have been significant strides in the development of and access to advanced imaging in veterinary medicine. Techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and fluoroscopy were once the preserve of human medical establishments or research facilities. However, several factors, namely: – a rising awareness amongst veterinarians and clients […]
Product Update: New form of Tissue Adhesive for Wound Closure in use at Downs Veterinary Referrals.
9 May 2012 – 2:55 pm
After extensive trials in both the human and veterinary referral fields a new method of wound closure is now available and in use here at Downs Veterinary Referrals.
Case Report: n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate Pleurodesis to manage Intractable, Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Labrador Retriever
9 May 2012 – 2:21 pm
History fig.1 – DV radiograph of chest showing bilateral pneumothorax A three-year-old, entire, female Labrador Retriever presented to the referring veterinarian for assessment of progressive orthopnoea with associated vomiting over several months.
Case Report: Nasal Foreign Body in a Domestic Shorthaired Cat
15 September 2011 – 10:17 am
History A 15-year-old male, neutered DSH cat presented with a two-week history of right, unilateral epistaxis with concurrent swelling of the nasal planum (see fig. 1).
Case Report: Infiltrative Lipoma in a Crossbred Dog
9 June 2011 – 10:48 am
A two-year-old male, neutered crossbred (Labrador/ Greyhound) presented for assessment of a large mass situated over the right hemi pelvis.
Case Report: Thyroid Cystadenoma in a Cat
20 January 2011 – 2:02 pm
A 13 year old male, neutered DLH cat was referred for assessment of a ventral cervical swelling.
Case Report: Ossifying Fibroma of the Zygomatic Arch in a Corgi
28 October 2010 – 1:06 pm
A 20-month-old, male, neutered Corgi was referred for assessment of left facial swelling over the region of the zygomatic arch.
Review Article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging – An Overview of the Theory and Applications in Small Animal Practice.
6 October 2010 – 9:37 am
The concept of the Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) is a chemical analysis of constituent body tissues, displayed as a grey-scale in an anatomical context.
CASE REPORT: Primary Sectetory Otitis Media in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
26 April 2010 – 3:10 pm
History A three-year-old, female (n) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented for investigation of sudden onset hearing loss of five months duration.
Review Article: Surgical Management of Ear Disease
26 April 2010 – 2:41 pm
Ear disease may initially be considered as a dermatological problem. However, when faced with the chronic ‘end-stage’ ear (fig.1) it becomes a surgical challenge
Case Report: Suspected Choledochal Cyst in a DSH cat
18 March 2010 – 2:30 pm
Note: This article was published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, October 2010: 12 (10) pp. 814-7. A nine year old female neutered DSH cat was presented to the referring vet with a history of polyphagia, weight loss and urinating in the house. Her demeanour had also changed, with her becoming nervous and […]
Case Report: The use of an omental pedicle to manage focal encephalitis in a cat.
22 February 2010 – 12:57 pm
An 11-year-old Mn DSH presented with a three-week history of recurrent, sudden onset blindness and circling, which had responded initially to antimicrobials.
Review Article: The Diagnosis and Management of Portosystemic Shunts
10 February 2010 – 5:47 pm
Here we review the options for diagnosis and management of congenital portosystemic shunting (PSS).
Review Article: Assessment and Surgical Management of Oesophageal Disease
9 February 2010 – 2:06 pm
This article comprises a brief overview of the investigation and surgical treatment options for various oesophageal disorders.