This volume contains discussions of all gastrointestinal tract, hepatic and pancreatic problems of dogs and cats, as well information about their physiology, pathophysiology, pathology and medical management. A "clinical synopsis" introduces each disorder, with the aim of providing a useful overview. Other features of the volume include: a chapter on experimental models of the digestive system; a "problem-based" chapter to guide practitioners in approaching everyday problems; evaluation of diagnostic tests providing details required to solve unusual problems; and tables, figures and algorithms to help in accessing relevant clinical information.
Integration of Gastrointestinal Functions. Microflora of the
Gastrointestinal Tract and Its Symbiotic Relationship with the Host.
Gastrointestinal Immune System. Gastrointestinal Inflammation. Approach to
Clinical Problems in Gastroenterology. Procedures for the Evaluation of
Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Clinical Evaluation for Hepatic Disease: Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry,
Liver Function Testing, Diagnostic Imaging, And Hepatic Biology. Diseases of
the Oral Cavity and Pharynx. Pharynx and Esophagus. Normal Structure and
Function. Diseases of Swallowing. Gastric Structure and Function. Vomiting.
Pathophysiology and Pharmacologic Control. Acute Gastritis. Chronic Gastric
Diseases. Gastric Dilatation. Volvulus and Chronic Gastric Volvulus. Small
and Large Intestine, Normal Structure and Function. Classification,
Pathophysiology, And Symptomatic Treatment of Diarrheal Diseases.
Malabsorption, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, And Protein. Losing
Enteropathy. The Pancreas. Gastrointestinal Tract Infections, Parasites and
Toxicoses. Acute Hemorrhagic Enteropathy (Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis. HGE).
Adverse Reactions to Food. Idiopathic Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Intestinal
Obstruction, Pseudo-Obstruction and Foreign Bodies. Miscellaneous Disorders
of the Bowel and Abdomen, Anorectal Normal Structure and Function, Anorectal
Disorders. Neoplasms of the Gastrointestinal Tract. APUD Tumors.
Endocrinopathies and the Gastrointestinal Tract. Mobility Disorders of the
Bowel. Liver: Normal Structure and Function. Pathophysiology of Liver
Disease: Normal and Abnormal Function. Hepatic Pathology. Acute Hepatic
Disease and Hepatic Necrosis. Cirrhosis, Chronic Hepatitis, Breed Specific
Hepatopathies, Copper Storage Hepatopathy, Suppurative Hepatitis,
Granulomatous Hepatitis, Idiopathic Hepatic Fibrosis. Hepatic Lipidosis,
Glucocorticoid Hepatopathy, Vacuolar Hepatopathy (Schnauzer, Hyperlipidemia,
Hepatocutaneous Syndrome), Storage Disorders, Amyloidosis, Hemosiderosis,
Hemochromatosis/Iron Toxicity. Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies, Portal
Microvascular Dysplasia, Hepatic Arterioportal Fistula, Acquired
Portosystemic Shunts, Portal Thromboembolism, Chronic Passive Congestion.
Hepatic Neoplasms. Diseases of the Gall Bladder and Biliary Tree. Nutritional
Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases. Fluid Therapy of Gastrointestinal
Disease. Experimental Models of Digestive System Diseases.
