Serious uterine condition that generally affects middle-aged and older females (more common in dogs than in cats). Ovariohysterectomy is the best course of treatment.

Prolapse of the eye

It's when the eye comes out of its orbit and cannot be reinserted, since it is trapped between the eyelids. Usually due to trauma. The treatment consists of the reintroduction of the eyeball under general anesthesia.

Uterine prolapse

Expulsion of the uterus through the vulva, through the cervix. Usually seen in pets shortly after giving birth.

Gastric dilatation-volvulus

Frequent syndrome in dogs of large and giant breeds. Characterized by abnormal accumulation of gas inside the stomach, gastric distention and rotation that results in shock and multi-organ dysfunction. Medical and surgical therapy is necessary, as well as intensive monitoring after surgery.

Tracheostomy

Temporary or permanent opening in the trachea surgically created in an emergency to facilitate airflow. It can be done in case of obstructions or preventively before surgery.

Tracheotomy

Surgery in which an incision is made in the trachea to remove foreign bodies, take samples, or facilitate airflow.

Thoracotomy

Surgical opening of the chest. It is done to evaluate and treat lung and heart problems.

sternotomy media

An incision over the sternum used to perform cardiac or thoracic surgery.

sternotomy media

An incision over the sternum used to perform cardiac or thoracic surgery.

Median sternotomy

Incision over the sternum used to perform cardiac or thoracic surgery.

Pericardiectomy

Surgery performed to remove part or all of the sac that surrounds the heart to prevent accumulation of fluid that affects its function

Lung lobectomy

Surgery to remove an affected part of a lung.

Thoracic surgery

ORTOPEDIA

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Amputation

Removal of extremities. They occur either due to an accident or serious illness. Once the procedure is done and with some rest, the pet can return to its normal activities.

External fixation appliances

Highly versatile orthopedic appliances that can replace the function of plates and pins in some cases, are inexpensive, easy to apply, and often require much less time to install.

Biopsy

Minimally invasive diagnostic technique. It consists of obtaining a small portion of tissue to analyze it or, on the contrary, to remove a tumor.

Orthopedics

TTA

Tibial Tuberosity Advancement is an advanced technique for trauma and orthopedic treatment after anterior cruciate ligament rupture in dogs. This injury occurs very commonly in dogs of all breeds and sizes, due to traumatic or degenerative causes. It's a surgery that perfectly repairs and corrects the injury.

Osteosynthesis

Surgical treatment for fractures in which they are reduced and fixed through the implantation of devices such as plates, nails, screws, wires and needles, among others.

Femoral head and neck excision

Indicated in dogs of all ages with degenerative joint disease, the head and neck of the femur are amputated to eliminate friction pain and to form a pseudo-articulation.

TO&CR

Tumors & oncology

Chemotherapy

Treatment option with very satisfactory results in some types of cancer. It consists of a series of drugs with toxic effects on tumor cells administered intravenously, subcutaneously, topically or orally.

Mastectomy

Technique used to remove the mammary glands and associated tissue on one side of the midline, due to the presence of multiple benign or malignant masses.

Reproductive control

OSH

Surgery in which the ovaries and uterus are removed in a sterile manner.

Neutering

Operation to remove the gonads (testicles and ovaries). Provides sterility and a longer life for the pet.

DENTAL

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Dental health

Teeth extraction

May be required if the pet suffers from advanced periodontitis, under general anesthesia. It can be done at the same time as another treatment and is preceded by a thorough examination of the mouth and teeth.

Cleft lip

Congenital defect where there is a connection between the oral and nasal cavities due to an incomplete closure of the lip. The treatment is a reconstructive surgery of the lip (cheiloplasty) to restore the separation between the cavities.

Dental cleaning

Removes tartar, prevents infections and bad breath, and removes any remaining dirt. It’s performed with ultrasound and dental polishing equipment equal to those of any dentist, now adapted for pets.

Palatoplasty

Surgery in which the elongated soft palate is folded to the correct length, instead of cutting it completely. It does not press on the laryngeal area and allows the patient to close their mouth when eating and drinking naturally, without the risk of choking.

Rhinoplasty

Having narrow nostrils can complicate breathing, so in this surgery a section of nasal cartilage is removed to give more space for air flow

HERIDAS

Healing

Procedure performed on the wound to prevent and control infection and promote healing. It is an aseptic technique, so sterile material must be used, necrotic tissue and foreign bodies must be removed, and the infection must be identified and eliminated.

Debridement

Removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to improve the healing process. It can be done using different techniques, including surgery or chemical treatments.

Drainage

A device for removing blood, pus, or other fluids from a patient that exert pressure on the surgical site, as well as on nearby organs, vessels, and nerves.

Wound management

Resection

Surgical operation that consists of totally or partially separating one or several organs or tissues of the body.

Bandaging

Placement of a bandage or other pieces of canvas in a certain area to cover skin lesions and immobilize or protect the extremities.

Pathology

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PATOLOGIA

Ear canal ablation

Procedure to eliminate ear infection and pain. The entire ear canal is extracted, the middle ear is opened, and the infected tissue is removed. Hearing loss occurs in the ear that undergoes surgery.

Scrotal ablation

Necessary in case of neoplastic pathologies of the scrotum, severe trauma, abscesses, ulcerations or ischemia.

Partial amputation of the penis

This intervention is performed to remove tumor lesions on the penis or foreskin and consists of the total removal of the affected area along with a safety margin.

Caudectomy

Surgical removal of an animal's tail that may be required for a variety of reasons. Significantly more common in dogs.

Partial caudectomy

Surgical removal of a section of an animal's tail.

Cecectomy

Surgical procedure in which the cecum is completely removed. It can be performed in cases of rupture or a tumor.

Cystopexia

Surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall, usually as a treatment for a cystocele.

Cystotomy

Surgical incision in the bladder to remove bladder or urethral stones, locate masses and perform a biopsy, or repair ureters

Cholecystectomy

Surgery to completely remove the gallbladder. It is the most common method to treat different pathologies of this organ, indicated when the gallbladder is the main cause of a disease (or there are serious or recurrent structural changes).

Colopexy

Surgery to join part of the colon with the wall of the abdomen. It is done to prevent part of the rectum from coming out of the anus for various reasons.

Drainage of prostatic cyst

The drainage procedure depends on the size and location of the cyst: the treatment for small cysts is castration; large cysts require castration, draining, resection, or emptying.

Enteroenteropexy

Fixation of an intestinal segment with another intestinal segment.

Enteropexy

Fixation of an intestinal segment to the abdominal wall.

Enterotomy

Incision in the wall of the intestine, generally performed to eliminate foreign bodies in it.

Entropion

Abnormality of the eyelid in which it rolls inward towards the eye, causing the eyelashes to rub against the cornea. It causes from constant tearing and some pain, to corneal ulcers and loss of sight. Surgery for its correction must be performed in adults, unless it is very serious in puppies.

Enucleation

Surgical removal of the eyeball and a section of the optic nerve, when the eye is irrecoverable due to trauma. There is no need for lifelong treatment or care of the area, after healing.

Esophagotomy

Surgery to remove foreign bodies from the esophagus through an incision. The tissues are inspected and explored for additional injuries or foreign bodies.

Esophagostomy

Operation in which an opening is created that communicates the esophagus with the outside in order to feed the patient through it

Sthaphylectomy

Resection of excess soft palate, usually given in brachycephalic dogs. Some signs are exercise intolerance or breathing problems, although nausea, coughing and vomiting may also occur.

Phallopexy

Consists of suturing the body of the penis and the adjacent surface of the foreskin mucosa, to avoid many potential complications.

Partial gastrectomy

Partial removal of the stomach. Currently, its main applications are in the treatment of gastric tumors.

Gastropexy

Procedure in which the stomach is attached to the abdominal wall. It can be used to prevent diseases or as a treatment for them.

Gastrostomy

Surgery that consists of opening a hole in the abdominal wall to insert a feeding tube into the stomach.

Partial hepatectomy

Operation to remove a part of the liver, performed, for example, to eliminate tumors that have not grown into the blood vesse

Perianeal hernia

Separation of the perineal muscles that allows the passage of abdominal contents towards the skin of the perineum. In surgery, the perineum is reconstructed by reducing the abdominal content and the traversed passage is closed.

Exploratory laparotomy

A general operation in which the abdomen is opened and the organs are examined for injury or disease. The patient must have a recovery period after surgery.

Nephrectomy

Surgery to remove the entire kidney and additional structures (radical) or just the diseased tissue in it (partial).

Nephrostomy

Opening between the kidney and skin for stone removal or management in the renal pelvis.

Eyelid neoplasia

It manifests as an eruption of variable pigmentation and, if the growth is rapid, it can become enucleated.

otohematoma

Inflammation of the auricle due to an accumulation of blood between the skin and the cartilage of the ear that can burst the blood vessels. It is usually caused by trauma.

Gatropexy

Procedure in which the stomach is attached to the abdominal wall. It can be used to prevent diseases or as a treatment for them.

Gastrostomy

Surgery that consists of opening a hole in the abdominal wall to insert a feeding tube into the stomach.

Partial hepatectomy

Operation to remove a part of the liver, performed, for example, to eliminate tumors that have not grown into the blood vessels.

Pyelolithomy

Surgical technique that consists of the extraction of a calculus in the renal pelvis, through an open approach, by making an incision.

Piloromyotomy

Surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the muscular layers of the pylorus. It is used to treat hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.

Piloroplasty

Surgical procedure to widen the opening of the pylorus so that stomach contents can be emptied into the small intestine.

Resection of urethral prolapse

It is removed by means of a slight cut between the exposed area of the urethra and the glans, subsequently joining the edges with small stitches.

Auditory canal resection

This procedure increases the drainage and improves the ventilation of the auditory canal, in addition to facilitating the application of topicals within the horizontal canal.

Bowel resection

Surgery to remove part of the intestine. It can be done to treat an intestinal obstruction or when the integrity of the intestine is damaged.

Tracheal resection and anastomosis

Removal and union of the remaining segments of the trachea. This technique is used in some tracheal tumors, such as stenosis or trauma.

Sacculectomy

Anal sacculectomy is performed to remove anal sacs with infections or chronic impaction and in case of sac fistulas or tumors

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