1st Edition

Equine Endoscopy and Arthroscopy for the Equine Practitioner

By Sameeh Abutarbush, James Carmalt Copyright 2008
    292 Pages
    by Teton NewMedia

    This addition to the Equine Made Series provides detailed, easy to read guidelines for performance of common endoscopic procedures in the horse. It includes step-by-step guidelines endoscopy of the upper airway, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems. A detailed section covering arthroscopy, including the temperomandicular joint, is especially useful to the equine practitioner. Normal anatomy is presented for orientation along with full coverage of abnormal conditions and their assessment. This fully illustrated text contains over 475 high quality clinical photographs and anatomic drawing which ease understanding.

    Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by CRC Press outside of North America.

    Section1 Endoscopy Equipment,
    Use and Maintenance
    General Principles
    Some Helpful Hints
    Section2 Endoscopy of the
    Nasal Passages
    Anatomy
    Clinical Signs of Nasal Passage Disease
    Endoscopic Technique
    Diseases of the Nasal Passages
    Rhinitis
    Nasal Septum Deviation / Inflammation
    Ethmoid Hematoma
    Fungal Infection of the Ethmoid Labyrinth
    Neoplastic Masses
    Miscellaneous Diseases
    Section3 Endoscopy of the
    Paranasal Sinuses
    Anatomy
    Endoscopic Technique
    Endoscopic Anatomy
    Diseases of the Sinuses
    Primary and Secondary Sinusitis
    Neoplasia
    Ethmoid Hematoma
    Paranasal Sinus Cyst
    Fractures and Trauma
    Section4 Endoscopy of the
    Guttural Pouch
    Anatomy
    The Medial Compartment
    The Lateral Compartment
    Endoscopic Technique
    Entry into the Pouches (using a biopsy stylette)
    Entry into the Pouches (using an artificial
    insemination pipette)
    Diseases of the Guttural Pouch
    Tympany
    Mycosis
    Empyema
    Temporohyoid Osteoarthropathy
    Inflammation of the Guttural Pouch
    Rupture of the Ventral Straight
    Muscles of the Neck
    Melanomatosis
    Neoplasia
    Cysts
    Foreign Bodies
    Section5 Endoscopy of the
    Nasopharynx
    Anatomy
    Diseases of the Nasopharynx
    Lymphoid Hyperplasia
    Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate (DDSP)
    Cleft Palate
    Rostral Displacement of the Palatopharyngeal Arch
    Collapse of the Dorsal Nasopharynx
    Choanal Atresia
    Nasopharyngeal Cicatrix
    Nasopharyngeal Masses
    Section6 Endoscopy of the
    Larynx
    Anatomy
    Endoscopic Technique
    Diseases of the Larynx
    Aryepiglottic Fold Entrapment
    Axial Deviation of the Aryepiglottic Folds
    Epiglottic Retroversion
    Epiglottitis
    Subepiglottic Cysts
    Arytenoid Chondritis
    Left Laryngeal Hemiplegia
    Right Laryngeal Hemiplegia
    Biaxial Laryngeal Hemiplegia
    Section7 Endoscopy of the
    Trachea and Bronchi
    Anatomy
    Endoscopic Technique and Normal
    Endoscopic Findings
    Diseases of the Trachea
    Tracheal Collapse
    Tracheitis
    Tracheal Luminal Obstruction and Masses
    Miscellaneous Conditions
    Gross Tracheal Discharge
    Tracheal Wash and Aspirate
    Bronchioalveolar Lavage
    Section8 Endoscopy of the
    Esophagus
    Anatomy
    Endoscopic Technique
    Normal Endoscopic Findings
    Diseases of the Esophagus
    Esophageal Obstruction (Choke)
    A-Primary choke
    B-Secondary choke
    Follow up
    Treatment and Management
    Esophagitis
    Megaesophagus
    Section9 Endoscopy of the
    Stomach
    Anatomy
    Endoscopic Technique
    Normal Endoscopic Findings
    Diseases of the Stomach
    Gastric Ulcers
    Endoscopic Findings and Appearance of
    Gastric Ulceration
    Clinical Syndromes
    Foals
    Yearlings and Adults
    Gastric Parasites
    Gastric Neoplasia
    Miscellaneous Gastric Conditions
    Section10 Endoscopy of the
    Duodenum
    Anatomy
    Endoscopic Technique
    Normal Endoscopic Findings
    Diseases of the Duodenum
    Section11 Endoscopy of the Urethra,
    Bladder and Ureters
    Anatomy
    Patient Preparation
    Endoscopic Technique and
    Normal Endoscopic Findings
    Diseases of the Urinary System
    Urolithiasis
    Cystolithiasis
    Sabulous Urolithiasis
    Urethrolithiasis
    Urinary Tract Infection
    Urethritis
    Cystitis
    Pyelonephritis
    Urethral Rent or Defect
    Idiopathic Renal Hematuria
    Exercise-Associated Hematuria
    Urinary Tract Neoplasia
    Ectopic Ureter
    Urethrorectal Fistula
    Section12 Endoscopy of the
    Reproductive System of
    the Stallion
    Normal Anatomic Features
    Prepuce
    Penis
    Urethra
    Pathologic Conditions
    Urethritis
    Summer Sores–Habronemiasis of the Urethra
    Seminal Vesiculitis
    Hemospermia
    Congenital Anomalies
    Section13 Endoscopy of the
    Reproductive System of
    the Mare
    Normal Anatomic Features
    Endoscopic Technique
    The Normal Endometrium
    Endometrial Biopsy
    Hysteroscopic Cannulation and Insemination
    Pathologic Conditions of the Vagina
    Urovagina
    Vaginal Hematoma and Abscesses
    Vaginal Lacerations
    Varicose Veins
    Vaginal Fusion
    Pathologic Conditions of the Cervix
    Cervical Lacerations
    Cervical Adhesions
    Pathologic Conditions of the Uterus
    Endometritis
    Endometrial, Glandular and Lymphatic Cysts
    Pyometra
    Persistent Endometrial Cups
    Transluminal Adhesions
    Tumors of the Uterus and Cervix
    Foreign Bodies
    Fetal Maceration or Mummification
    Uterine Lacerations
    Retained Fetal Membranes
    Congenital Abnormalities
    Pathologic Conditions of the Rectum
    Rectal Stricture
    Rectal Tears
    Section14 Arthroscopy
    Introduction
    Instrumentation
    Pre- & Post-Surgical Considerations
    Technique Hints
    Common Pathological Conditions
    Specific Joints (Approaches and Pathology)
    Coffin Joint
    Dorsal Approach
    Palmar / Plantar Approach
    Pastern Joint
    Dorsal Approach
    Palmar / Plantar Approach
    Fetlock Joint
    Dorsal Approach
    Palmar / Plantar Approach
    Carpal Joints (Radio- & Inter-Carpal
    (Middle) Joints)
    Radio-Carpal Joint
    Inter-Carpal Joint
    Elbow Joint
    Craniolateral Approach
    Caudoproximal Approach
    Shoulder Joint (Scapulo-Humeral Joint)
    Tibio-Tarsal Joint
    Stifle Joint (Femoro-Patellar and
    Femoro-Tibial Joint)
    Femoro-Patellar
    Femoro-Tibial
    (Medial and Lateral Compartments)
    Lateral Approach
    Dorsal Approach
    Hip Joint (Coxo-Femoral Joint)
    Temporomandibular Joint
    Tenoscopy and Bursoscopy
    Navicular Bursa
    Flexor Tendon Sheath
    Extensor Tendon Sheaths
    Carpal and Tarsal Sheath
    Carpal Sheath
    Tarsal Sheath
    Bicipital Bursa
    Index

    Biography

    Sameeh Abutarbush, James Carmalt

    ...a practical guide aimed at veterinarians working within predominantly equine practice... also a useful guide and reference point for students and recent graduates... clearly laid out... an easily accessable and highly practical book... concise and bullet-pointed making it easy to read and digest... an easy to read, very informative text... presents arthroscopy in an interesting and readable way and is a useful pictorial guide for students or veterinarians studying orthopaedics and arthroscopy... a practical and informative addition to keep alongside the endoscope while working out and about.
    –Kat Bunker MRCVS, Equine Health, 01-Aug-2012