Description
In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Helena Rylander brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors in Dogs and Cats. Top experts discuss current and innovative techniques in diagnosing and treating brain tumors, helping readers provide correct information and treatment options to pet owners. Topics include MRI of the brain; the use of intraoperative ultrasound in brain surgery; biopsy of brain lesions; radiation therapy for brain tumors in dogs and cats; and many more.- Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including advanced diagnostic techniques for brain tumors; surgery for brain tumors in dogs and cats: techniques and prognosis; complications in brain surgery in dogs and cats; novel treatments for brain tumors in dogs and cats; and more.- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors in dogs and cats, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Summary of Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors in Dogs and CatsBrain MRI Protocol and Systematic Approach to Interpretation of Brain Tumors on MRIMRI Characteristics of Primary Brain Tumors and Advanced Diagnostic Imaging TechniquesBiopsy of Brain LesionsComplications in Intracranial Surgery of Companion AnimalsRadiation Therapy for Brain Tumors in Dogs and CatNovel Treatments for Brain TumorsTranssphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary TumorsUpdates on Radiation Therapy for Pituitary Tumors: Techniques and PrognosisVentriculoperitoneal Shunting for Brain TumorsIntraoperative Ultrasound in Brain Surgery
