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Case Examples

A number of titles in our manual series include case examples, which provide a practical illustration of the topic covered in the related chapter. There are around 100 case examples across our manuals collection and this page provides an A-Z listing of all the manual chapters contain them. You will need to purchase access to the source chapter to view the full text.

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    • Egg retention
      BSAVA Manual of Avian Practice

      Egg retention, or post-ovulatory stasis, is the failure of an egg to pass through the oviduct at a normal rate. A further and more advanced sign is dystocia. This can lead to cloacal impaction or cloacal prolapse. Causes of egg retention vary in different species and are often multifactorial. This chapter covers clinical signs, diagnostic tests, clinical approach, therapy and complications associated with egg retention. : Budgerigar with distension of the caudal abdomen.

    • Electrolyte imbalances
      BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Clinical Pathology

      The major electrolytes in the body are potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium. Electrolyte concentrations are closely controlled by the action of multiple hormones and by the kidneys. Derangements affect many body organs including the nervous system and cardiac and skeletal muscle. Major imbalances can cause severe clinical signs and death. This chapter looks at measurement of electrolyte concentrations in serum and plasma, disorders of potassium homeostasis, disorders of sodium homeostasis, disorders of chloride homeostasis, disorders of magnesium homeostasis and disorders of calcium homeostasis. Case studies are included.

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