Treatment of canine nasopharyngeal stenosis using balloon-expandable metallic stents: long-term follow-up of four cases.

Four dogs were diagnosed with nasopharyngeal stenosis using endoscopy and magnetic resonance imaging. Treatment using balloon-expandable metallic stent, placed under fluoroscopic and endoscopic guidance, resulted in immediate resolution of clinical signs. All dogs were clinically normal 40 to 62 months following stent placement.

Use of a rotary battery-powered device for the collection of bone marrow in dogs and cats.

Bone marrow biopsies form an important part of investigations into a large number of conditions in veterinary patients. In the human field, powered drivers specifically designed for the collection of bone marrow have become available. These systems have been shown to obtain better quality bone marrow, more quickly and with less pain.

Management of specific skin wounds.

This article deals with the range of skin conditions found in the dog and the cat, including intertriginous diseases, dermal sinuses, chronic lesions involving the limbs, and specific wound infections for which surgical intervention may play a useful role in their successful management.