Small Animal Ear Diseases

Author: Gotthelf> Louis N.  

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences‎

Publication year: 2004

E-ISBN: 9781416064695

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780721601373

Subject: S857.7 ear - nose - throat operations

Keyword: 动物医学(兽医学)

Language: ENG

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Description

The second edition of this reference features more than 300 high-quality color illustrations to assist practicing veterinarians and veterinary students in identifying small animal ear diseases. It begins with a review of the science involved in diagnosing and treating ear disease, including the anatomy of the ear, examination techniques, and pathophysiology. Coverage also includes discussions of specific ear disease conditions, based on the standard ear disease classification scheme of predisposing factors, primary causes, and perpetuating factors. The consistent presentation of each disorder includes an introduction, color illustrations of the condition, description of diagnostic techniques, treatment options, suggested readings, and updated references.More than 300 high-quality images illustrate a variety of ear conditions to assist practitioners in practical diagnosis.A comprehensive chapter on marketing ear care and otitis therapy includes strategies for successfully integrating these services into practice to offer expanded patient services and increase profits.A chapter on diagnostic imaging provides the latest information on using imaging to diagnose small animal ear disease.An Ear Product Formulary in the appendix serves as a complete guide to products available for treating small animal ear diseases.6 new chapters covering: The microbiology of the ear of the dog and cat Laser ear surgery Cytology of the ear in health and disease Adverse food reactions Diseases that

Chapter

Middle Ear

Inner Ear

Suggested Readings

Chapter 2. Examination of the External Ear Canal

The Normal Ear

Assessing the Ear Canals

Otoscopy

Assessing the Eardrum

Skin Diseases Affecting the Ear

Suggested Readings

Chapter 3. Cytology and Histopathology of the Ear in Health and Disease

Cytology

Normal Cytology

Abnormal Cytology

Histopathology

Normal Histoanatomy

Chronic Inflammatory Otitis

Neoplasia

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4. Diagnostic Imaging of the Ear

Conventional Radiography

Positive Contrast Canalography

Computed Tomography (CT)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5. Primary Causes of Ear Disease

Trauma

Atopic Dermatitis

Food Allergy

Ear Mites

Ticks

Demodectic Mange

Other Insects

Foreign Material

Ectopic Hairs

Other Causes

Hypothyroidism

Suggested Readings

Chapter 6. Adverse Food Reactions (AFR)

Background

Immunopathogenesis in Humans

Signalment and History

Physical Findings

Diagnosis

Treatment

References

Chapter 7. Factors that Predispose the Ear to Otitis Externa

Stenotic Ear Canals

Vertical Ear Canal

Horizontal Ear Canal

Overtreatment

Stenosis

Hair in Ear Canals

Excessive Cerumen Production

Trauma

Neoplasia of the Ear Canals

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Chapter 8. Perpetuating Factors and Treatment of Otitis Externa

Cytologic Evaluation

Flushing of the Ear Canal

Examining the Ear Canal

Perpetuating Factors

Treatment

Follow-Up

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Chapter 9. Microbiology of the Ear of the Dog and Cat

Otitis Externa

Otitis Media

Conclusion

References

Suggested Readings

Chapter 10. Ceruminous Diseases of the Ear

Histopatholog y of the External Ear Canal

Etiolog y of Ceruminous Otitis

Disorders of Keratinization

Nutritional Deficiency

Allergic Dermatitis

Parasitic Dermatosis

Tumors of the Ear Canal

Environmental and Conformational Causes of Ceruminous Otitis

Suggested Readings

Chapter 11. Failure of Epithelial Migration: Ceruminoliths

Epithelial Migration

Failure of Epithelial Migration

Ceruminoliths

Removal

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Chapter 12. Diseases that Affect the Pinna

Pinna Anatomy

Aural Hematoma

Pinnal Trauma

Pruritic Dermatoses

Sarcoptic Mange

Notoedric Mange

Trombiculiasis

Louse Infestations

Insect Bite Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis

Food Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction

Dermatoses of the Ear Margin

Crusty and Scaly Dermatoses

Dermatoses of the Concave Pinna

Symmetrical Pinnal Alopecia

Nodules and Plaques

References

Suggested Readings

Chapter 13. Simple Diagnosis and Treatment of Pruritic Otitis

Clinical Treatment Trial for Pruritus

Analyzing the Results of the Trial

Ear Therapy

Reference

Chapter 14. Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media

Signalment and History

Evaluation of the Patient

Imaging of the Tympanic Bulla

Is the Eardrum Ruptured?

Primary Otitis Media in Cats

Secondary Otitis Media in Dogs

Pathogenesis of Secondary Otitis Media

Microbiology of Otitis Media

Myringotomy

Treatment of Otitis Media

Sample Collection

Flushing and Suctioning the Bulla

Topical Ototoxicity

Safe Drugs for the Tympanic Bulla

Bulla Infusion and Topical Therapy

The Use of Corticosteroids in Otitis Media

Systemic Antimicrobials

Summary

References

Suggested Readings

Chapter 15. Healing of the Ruptured Eardrum

Causes of Rupture

Healing Process

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Chapter 16. Inflammatory Polyps

Feline Polyps

Signalment and History

Microbiology

Treatment

Canine Polyps

References

Chapter 17. Ototoxicity

Experimental Studies

Vehicles

Dilutional Factors

Mixing Drugs

Duration of Therapy

Delayed Ototoxicity

Ear Cleaners

References

Chapter 18. Otitis Interna and Vestibular Disease

Components of the Vestibulocochlear System

Diagnosis: Otitis Interna (Otitis Media/Interna)

Treatment

Prognosis

Suggested Readings

Chapter 19. Laser Ear Surgery

A Comparison of CO2 and Diode Laser Energy

Specific Laser Therapy Goals

Treatment of Aural Hematomas

Neoplasia of the Pinna

Ceruminous Gland Hyperplasia

Laser Polypectomy (Aural Tumor Removal)

Myringotomy

Lateral Ear Canal Resection and Ear Canal Ablation

Cosmetic and Therapeutic Otoplasty

Conclusion

References

Chapter 20. Marketing Ear Service

More Bad News

There Is Some Good News

What Is Marketing, Anyway?

Specific Strategies for Successfully Marketing Preventive and Therapeutic Ear Care

Appendix Ear Product Formulary

Active Ingredients of Ear Products, Listed by Function

Ear Products Listed by Trade Names

Ear Cleaners, Listed by Trade Name

Ear-Drying Products

Index

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