Overview: A portosystemic shunt (PSS) is an abnormal connection between the portal vascular system and systemic circulation. Blood from the abdominal organs which should be drained by the portal vein into the liver is instead shunted to the [...]
Overview: The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. In the male dog, it passes along the backside of the dog and between the rear legs. Within the penis, the urethra [...]
Overview: Conditions or forces can cause the invertebral discs (the cushion which lies between the bones of the spine) to swell or rupture. This can result in two types of damage, concussion and compression. The extent of damages [...]
Overview: There are two common lesions that are not cancerous namely ‘nodular hyperplasia’ and ‘splenic hematoma’. They are located in the spleen and make up 20-41% of splenic lesions. They are essentially blood clot masses and are benign (not [...]
Overview: Megacolon the scientific term describing a diluted, flaccid and incompetent colon. Megacolon results after chronic constipation or retention of faeces but could also be a congenital dysfunction. The cause of Megacolon results in obstipation (the inability for cats [...]
Overview: The L-shaped nature of a dog's ear does not allow fluid to drain effectively from the openings. Thus, otitis externa can occur, which refers to the ear canal becoming inflamed. The lining of the ear canal may become [...]
The diaphragm is the muscular separation between the chest and abdominal cavities that functions as a barrier and aids in respiration. Diaphragmatic hernia is the disruption of the diaphragm which allows abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity. Frequently, diaphragmatic hernias occur in conjunction with a traumatic event, such as being hit by a car; these animals can have multiple traumas that require medical attention.
Southpaws has performed its first completely laparoscopic gastropexy using the FlexDex robotic functionality system. Surgery was uneventful and took 60 minutes. With practice, we should get the operative time down to about 20-25 minutes. The patient recovered quickly and [...]
