Full Description
The aim of this book is to enable the reader to reach a fast and accurate diagnosis of ear disease in the dog and cat and then to manage the treatment. Ear disease, particularly otitis externa, is a common condition presented in veterinary practice and is not always obvious to the pet owner. Other vital conditions covered include otitis media, vestibula syndrome or acquired conducive deafness which, although less commonly seen in practice, can be devastating to the animal concerned. All three authors are actively involved in the diagnosis and management of ear disease, both in first option and referral practice. Between them, they encompass the three major disciplines necessary - dermatology, neurology and surgery. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs and fully referenced, this book should be of value to veterinarians in both training and practice.
Contents
Normal ear and its response to insult; Diagnostic procedures; Aetiopathogenesis and classification of otits externa; Diseases of the pinna; Otitis media; Otitis interna; Para-aural abscess; Medical management of ear disease; Ototoxicity; Cleaning the external ear canal; Management of aural haematoma - other pinnal surgery; Surgical procedures of the external ear canal and bulla; Sedation, peri-operative analgesia and aftercure.
