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OverviewThis is a comprehensive overview of small animal neurology covering the diagnosis and treatment of all clinical problems. It contains detailed information on neurological examination procedures, neuropathology and genetic disorders. There are also individual chapters on laboratory tests, anaesthesia, radiology and electrodiagnostics, rehabilitation, pharmacology and surgery. This book usefully lists specific neurological diseases according to their location, and will be an excellent tool for guiding professionals and students in their diagnosis and treatment. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andre Jaggy , Richard le CouteurPublisher: Schlutersche Imprint: Schlutersche Dimensions: Width: 27.50cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 2.563kg ISBN: 9783899930269ISBN 10: 3899930266 Pages: 528 Publication Date: 31 January 2010 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContributers Preface to the English edition Preface to the second German edition Preface to the first German edition Abbreviations Neurological Examination of Small Animals Signalment Anamnesis General examination Neurological status Ophthalmological examination Principles of Neuropathology General neuropathology Classification of neurological diseases: VITAMIN D Investigation of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Genetic Neurological Siseases and Breed Predisposition Genetic defects Inheritance Demonstrating the mode of inheritance Testing for potential genetic carriers Breeding methods to eradicate genetic defects Diseases due to multifactorial causes Basic Laboratory Investigations Indications Haematology Biochemical blood parameters Urine investigations Anaesthesia Basics of neuroanaesthesia Specific procedural techniques Neuroradiology Indications Examination methods Spine Specific diseases Skull Electrodiagnostics Electrodiagnosis of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) Electrodiagnostic examinations of the CNS Biopsy Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Adjuvant therapeutic measures Neuropharmacology Antibiotic therapy in neurological disease Steroid therapy Analgesics Neurosurgery Instrumentation Brain Spinal cord/Spine Spinal fractures / luxations Peripheral nerves Surgery of the middle and inner ear Acupuncture Introduction The use of acupuncture in neurological disease Acupunctural analgesia and postoperative pain relief Stabilization of the Neurological Emergency Patient General aspects Stabilization of selected neurological emergencies The neurological intensive-care patient Peripheral Nervous System and Musculature Introduction Mononeuropathies Polyneuropathies Neuromuscular transmission abnormalities Monomyopathies Polymyopathies Spinal Cord Spinal cord diseases Bladder disturbances Vestibular Apparatus Functional anatomy Disturbances of vestibular function Neurological examination of a vestibular syndrome Diseases of the peripheral vestibular apparatus Diseases of the central vestibular apparatus Cerebellum Anatomy and physiology Symptomatology and localization of cerebellar lesions Differential diagnoses (VITAMIN D) and investigation methods Diseases Brain Stem Anatomy Diseases Neuro-ophthalmology Cerebrum Anatomy and physiology Neuroanatomical localisation Adjunct investigations Diseases of the cerebrum Epilepsy Differential diagnoses for primary and secondary epilepsy Neoplasia Degenerative diseases Behavioural Problems and Abnormal Behaviour Aggression in the dog Aggression in the cat Problems associated with excretory behaviour of cats Fears and phobias in the dog and cat Compulsive disturbances Cognitive dysfunction in the dog and cat Medical behavioural therapy Parasitic Neurological Diseases of the Dog and Cat Trypanosomiasis in the dog Neosporosis in the dog Toxoplasmosis in the cat and dog Babesiosis in the dog Acanthamoeba infections Encephalitozoonosis Neurological diseases caused by helminths Neurological diseases caused by arthropods Borreliosis Appendices Comparative sectional anatomy of the canine and feline brain Breed-specific diseases of the dog List of inheritable neurological diseases of the dog List of inheritable neurological diseases of the cat Drugs Epidemiological overview of the neurological diseases seen in dogs between 1989 and 2000 at the Small Animal Clinic in Bern, Switzerland Subject IndexReviewsWell presented, with well laid out text and a large number of diagrams. It also includes a good section on MRI anatomy of the brain... chapters are logically laid out... there is a lot more to this book than a dry re-writing of the old neuroanatomy texts... Diagrams and illustrations are plentiful and text is detailed without being too rambling... should prove a good introduction to the subject and will likely become a handy reference text for the more experienced. -Peter M Smith, Veterinary Practice, 01-Sep-2010 It is designed for use by veterinary professionals with a wide range of expertise, from veterinary student to specialist (practicing neurologist). It does a phenomenal job of meeting the needs of readers of all skill levels... It is fortunate that we have an English translation of this remarkable book. In its exceptional illustration and its clarity, comprehensiveness, and usefulness, this book is unequaled in small animal neurology. (5 stars) -Marcella Ridgway, VMD, MS, DACVIM (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine), Doody's Review Service Well presented, with well laid out text and a large number of diagrams. It also includes a good section on MRI anatomy of the brain... chapters are logically laid out... there is a lot more to this book than a dry re-writing of the old neuroanatomy texts... Diagrams and illustrations are plentiful and text is detailed without being too rambling... should prove a good introduction to the subject and will likely become a handy reference text for the more experienced. -- Peter M Smith Veterinary Practice 20100901 Author InformationProfessor André Jaggy is Head of the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Switzerland. Professor Simon Platt is Professor of Neurology at the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Georgia, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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