1st Edition
Otitis Externa An Essential Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
The Normal Ear
Introduction
Pinna
External auditory meatus
Middle ear
Microscopic structure of the external ear canal
Microclimate of the external ear canal
Cerumen in normal and otitic ears
Approach to the Diagnosis of Otitis Externa
Introduction
Signalment
History
Physical examination
Otic examination
Otoscopic appearance of the external ear canal and tympanum
Cytological characteristics of normal and abnormal ears
Biopsy
Imaging
Aetiology and Pathogenesis of Otitis Externa
Concept of primary and secondary factors, predisposing factors, and perpetuating change
Primary causes of otitis externa
Secondary causes of otitis externa
Perpetuating factors
Ear Cleaning
Introduction
Assessing the integrity of the tympanum
Assessing the discharge
Assessing the canal
Cleaning process
Home cleaning
Medical Management of Ear Disease
Dealing with primary triggers
Dealing with secondary causes
Chronic or recurrent otitis externa in dogs
Otitis Media
Aetiology
Clinical signs
Major differential diagnoses
Diagnosis
Management
Treatment of nasopharyngeal polyps in cats
Prognosis
Ototoxicity and Other Side-Effects of Otic Medication
Introduction
Meatal and tympanic inflammation
Effects within the middle ear
Ototoxicity
Systemic effects of otic medication
Ototoxicity of systemic drugs
Summary
Aural Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy
Introduction
Presurgical investigations
Vertical canal ablation
Bulla osteotomy
Special problems relating to surgery of the middle ear in cats
References
Index
Biography
Richard G. Harvey, BVSc DVD, Dip.ECVD, FSB, PhD, MRCVS
The Veterinary Centre, Cheylesmore, Coventry, UK
Sue Paterson, MA, VetMB, DVD, DipECVD, MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology
Rutland House Referral Hospital, St Helens, Merseyside, UK
"As ear disease is so frequently a cause of suffering in our pets and also a cause of great frustration for both clients and vets, this book should be in every practice library. Its compact size means it will hopefully be regularly used in the consulting room and the lab."
—D. G. Bentley in Veterinary Record"All topics are dealt with comprehensively and should help the clinician a great deal in dealing appropriately with all aspects of otitis externa… All in all, a nice addition to a practitioner’s library!"
—Inge Geens, DVM, CertSAD, MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon, Laurels Veterinary Centre, UK"Overall, this is a good reference to have on your shelf."
—Sandra R. Merchant, DVM, DACVD, Louisiana State University, in Vet Med Today
