From basic procedures like spays, castrations, and declaws to advanced surgeries like
craniotomy, vertal slots, and lung lobectomy, Fossum's Small Animal Surgery, 5th Edition is …

Background Middle ear effusion is common in brachycephalic dogs with similarities to otitis
media with effusion in children. Association with the cranial and eustachian tube …

Background Otitis externa (OE) is a common disorder in dogs. Infection by the commensal
yeast, Malassezia pachydermatis, may result in chronic disease that does not respond to …

Background Computed tomography (CT) is considered to be the reference method to
evaluate middle ear structures. Objectives To evaluate the presence and severity of CT …

Myringotomy for sample collection from the middle ear cavity for cytology and bacterial
culture is considered a routine method to diagnose otitis media in dogs. The objective of this …

Background Canine middle ear effusion (MEE) is usually asymptomatic, being an incidental
finding when computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head is …

The accurate screening of otitis media (OM) lies in clarifying the numerous confounding and
quantitative factors that are discovered during primary inspections. Increased awareness …

Myringotomy is a well-accepted method for diagnosing and treating otitis media in dogs
having an intact tympanic membrane. In a recent study, the contamination rate of middle ear …

Conventional radiographic examination of the external ear and middle ear has been used
routinely for such evaluations. Radiographic examination is the most readily available …

Otitis externa and otitis media are prevalent conditions in veterinary medicine, frequently
encountered in dogs suffering from chronic ear ailments and in cats affected by upper …