Nephrology and Urology of Small Animals

by Bartges, Joe; Polzin, David

• ISBN13: 9780813817170
• ISBN10: 081381717X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-08
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Nephrology and Urology of Small Animals provides veterinarians with the knowledge needed to effectively diagnose and treat urologic diseases in canine, feline, and exotic patients. Serving as an easy-to-use, comprehensive clinical reference, the text takes an evidence-based approach to detailed coverage of specific diseases and disorders, including etiology and prevalence, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, prognosis, controversies, and references. Coverage also includes practical review of anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, fundamentals of diagnostic testing and therapeutic techniques.

Author Biography

Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN, is Professor of Internal Medicine and Nutrition and the Acree Endowed Chair of Small Animal Research in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Tennessee.

David Polzin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, is Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. .

Table of Contents

Fundamentals of Nephrology and Urology

Anatomy and Physiology

Upper Urinary Tract

Lower Urinary Tract

Diagnostic Testing

Historical Information and Physical Examination Findings

Sample Collection and Laboratory Evaluation

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques

Indwelling Urinary Catheters

Retrograde urohydropopulsion

Voiding Urohydropropulsion

Dialysis

Renal Transplantation

Clinical Syndromes of Urinary Tract Diseases

Polyuria / Polydipsia

Azotemia

Uremia

Proteinuria

Discolored Urine

Renomegaly

Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Incontinence

Disorders of the Urinary System

Diseases Affecting the Upper Urinary Tract

Chronic Renal Failure

Acute Renal Failure

Renal Manifestations of Polysystemic Diseases

Glomerular Disease

Tubular Disease

Congenital

Neoplasia

Trauma

Surgery of Kidneys and Ureters

Diseases Affecting the Upper and Lower Urinary Tract

Urolithiasis

Urinary Tract Infections

Diseases Affecting the Lower Urinary Tract

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

Neoplasia

Micturition Disorders

Trauma

Congenital

Prostatic Disease

Surgery of the Bladder, Urethra, Prostate, Vagina and Vulva

Formulary

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