An FHO Complication: How to manage it and how to prevent it
Dr Sylvestre uses this case that was sent to her for advice as a teaching tool for anyone who does and/or simply deals with FHO cases. The patient is a […]
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Fractures of the paws in dogs and cats do not need surgery
Fractures of the paw involve any or all of the bones of the paws that can be managed with splinting. If the metacarpals/metatarsals are fractured then the carpus/tarsus should be
Inguinal Retained Testicle in the Cat
In this seventh and final video in the miniseries on the Cryptorchid patient, a retained testicle in the inguinal region of a cat is surgically removed (without performing a celiotomy!).
Removal of Retained Testicles from the Abdomen in 2 Canine Patients
In the 6th video in the series on Cryptorchidism, Dr Sylvestre removes an abdominally retained testicle from the abdomen of a dog. The complete parapreputial approach is included so that
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When Should Perineal Urethrostomy be Recommended to the Owner of a Blocked Cat?
Dealing with blocked cats and deciding when to suggest surgery can be a difficult decision. There is no easy answer but it is very important to inform the owners that
Bilateral Extra-Abdominal Retained Testicles in a Cat
In the 5th video in the series on Cryptorchidism, Dr Sylvestre removes bilaterally retained testicles from cat’s inguinal ring region. These testicles were not palpable during the pre-operative exam. Watch
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Why Gastrointestinal Surgeries need not be daunting!
Many inexperienced surgeons are fearful of doing GI surgeries. The gastrointestinal tract can lead to severe complications but if you follow the basic surgical concepts, these complications are not common.
Surgery on a Bilaterally Cryptorchid Cat
In the 4th video in the series on Cryptorchidism, Dr Sylvestre removes abdominally retained testicles from a cat.
Cryptorchids: How to Find That Non-Palpable Retained Testicle
In this third video in the series on Cryptorchidism. Dr Sylvestre uses various graphics to show you how to go about finding the retained testicles in the abdomen with ease
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The Cryptorchid Patient: I can’t palpate the testicle!
In this second video on the cryptorchid patient, Dr Sylvestre discusses her thought process behind the decision-making on how she approaches the cryptorchid patient when the ectopic testicle is non-palpable.