Knottenbelt and Pascoe's Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of the Horse E-Book

A unique collection of photographic illustrations of the major equine disorders, providing both qualified practitioners and veterinary students with an invaluable guide to greater diagnostic accuracy, treatment options, and a wider understanding of the processes and signs of equine disorders. The systematic presentation of disorders along with the icon-based key points system of evaluation gives unparalleled ease of access and use. Conditions presented are gathered from around the world, making for a resource of universal application that is a major aid to the rapid visual recognition and interpretation of clinical signs that are vital elements of success in veterinary practice. Many new conditions added Over 300 new colour illustrations Brand new design with icon-based key points boxes. Systematic presentation of text with emphasis gives greater ease of access. Treatment options and prognoses now included. Includes access to online database of all disorders Two upcoming top experts brought in to build on the foundation of Derek Knottenbelt and Reg Pascoe’s milestone text. Front cover Half title page Dedication Knottenbelt and Pascoe's Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of the Horse Copyright page Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Contributors Table of Contents 1 Gastrointestinal system Chapter Contents Part 1: The mouth Developmental disorders Cleft palate (Figs. 1.1-1.3) Diagnosis Treatment Cleft tongue and mandible (Fig. 1.4A, B) Parrot mouth (brachygnathia) (Figs. 1.5-1.7) Sow mouth (prognathia) (Figs. 1.8 & 1.9) Diagnosis and treatment of parrot mouth/sow mouth Shear mouth Missing and malerupted teeth (Figs. 1.10-1.18) Oligodontia. MaleruptionsPersistent temporary dentition Supernumerary teeth Diagnosis of missing/malerupted teeth Treatment Wolf teeth (Fig. 1.19) Dentigerous cysts (Figs. 1.20 & 1.21) Diagnosis and treatment Non-infectious disorders Dental tartar (Figs. 1.22 & 1.23) Diagnosis and treatment Ossifying alveolar periostitis (Fig. 1.24) Diagnosis and treatment Lampas/inflammation of the hard palate (Fig. 1.25) Diagnosis and treatment Fractures of the maxilla and mandible (Figs. 1.26-1.30) Diagnosis and treatment Dental disease Abnormal wear patterns (Figs. 1.31-1.38). Periodontal disease (Figs. 1.39-1.41)Dental caries (Fig. 1.42) Infection of the dental pulp Diagnosis Treatment Part 2: The tongue Position and function Diagnosis and treatment of abnormal tongue position/function Traumatic lesions involving the tongue (Figs. 1.45 & 1.46) Hyperkeratinized oral mucosa (Fig. 1.47) Stomatitis (Figs. 1.48-1.50) Diagnosis and treatment Part 3: The salivary glands and ducts Developmental disorders Salivary mucocele (Fig. 1.51) Diagnosis and treatment Non-infectious disorders Idiopathic sialadenitis (Fig. 1.52) Diagnosis and treatment. Sialoliths (Figs. 1.53 & 1.54)Diagnosis and treatment Ptyalism (Fig. 1.55) Differential diagnosis Diagnosis and treatment Infectious disorders Sialadenitis Diagnosis and treatment Part 4: The esophagus Developmental disorders Congenital intramural and esophageal duplication cysts (Figs. 1.56 & 1.57) Diagnosis and treatment Non-infectious disorders Intraluminal obstruction (Figs. 1.58-1.63) Diagnosis Treatment Esophageal strictures (Figs. 1.64-1.70) Diagnosis Esophageal dilatation/megaesophagus (Figs. 1.71-1.74) Causes/differential diagnosis Clinical signs and diagnosis. TreatmentEsophagitis (Figs. 1.75 & 1.76) Diagnosis Treatment Esophageal diverticula (Fig. 1.77) Diagnosis and treatment Esophageal perforation (Figs. 1.78-1.81) Diagnosis Treatment Esophageal fistulae (Figs. 1.82 & 1.83) Diagnosis and treatment Infectious disorders Oropharyngeal necrosis (Fig. 1.84) Diagnosis and treatment Esophageal abscesses (Fig. 1.85) Diagnosis and treatment Part 5: The gastrointestinal tract Congenital/developmental disorders Intestinal atresia: atresia ani (Fig. 1.86) / atresia coli (Fig. 1.87) Diagnosis: Treatment and prognosis. A collection of photographic illustrations of the major equine disorders, that provides both qualified practitioners and veterinary students with a guide to greater diagnostic accuracy, treatment options, and a wider understanding of the processes and signs of equine disorders.