Glossary
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Ablation
Surgical removal of a body part or organ.
Achilles tendon repair
Surgical suturing of an injured Achilles tendon.
Amputation
Removal of a body part, usually a leg or a paw.
Anal sac excision
Removal of an anal gland or an anal sac tumor.
Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive examination of a joint using a camera.
Arytenoid lateralization
Surgery to stabilize the larynx shape for breathing problems.
Aural hematoma (Ear hematoma)
Accumulation of blood in the ear cartilage.
B
Biopsy
Removal of a tissue sample for examination.
Bone marrow aspiration
Removal of bone marrow for examination.
Brachycephalic surgery (soft palate, nostrils)
Surgery to improve breathing in short-muzzled dogs.
Bronchoscopy
Endoscopic examination of the bronchi.
Bulla osteotomy
Surgical removal or opening of the auditory bulla of the ear.
C
Castration / Neutering
Surgical removal of the gonads (testicles or ovaries).
Cauda Equina Surgery (partial dorsal laminectomy)
Lower back surgery to relieve pressure on the nerves.
Cesarean section
Surgical delivery of one or more puppies.
Chest drainage / Thoracentesis
Removal of fluid or air from the chest cavity.
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic examination of the colon.
Colposuspension
Surgical elevation of the vagina for stabilization.
Conjunctival flap
Surgical closure of a corneal injury using conjunctival tissue.
Conservative management of hip luxation
Non-surgical treatment of a dislocated hip.
Cryptorchidism in dogs
Testicle is not correctly located in the scrotum.
Cystotomy + perineal urethrostomy in dogs
Surgical opening of the urinary bladder + creation of a new urethral opening in male dogs.
D
Diagnostic laparotomy
Open abdominal surgery to diagnose diseases.
Diaphragmatic hernia
Surgical repair of a diaphragmatic rupture.
Dysplasia
The word “dysplasia” means “developmental disorder”. If the two or three bones in a joint do not fit together perfectly due to abnormal development, an abnormal concentration of force occurs in a specific area of the joint. Subsequent cartilage and bone damage, as well as inflammation of the joint capsule, lead to painful osteoarthritis and restricted mobility.
E
Enterotomy
Entropion
Enucleation
Removal of the entire eye.
Eyelid surgery / Blepharoplasty
Surgical correction of eyelid malpositions.
Eye surgeries
Surgical procedures on the eye or surrounding structures.
F
Femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO)
Removal of the femoral head in hip conditions.
Fracture
Bone fracture.
G
Gastropexy
Surgical fixation of the stomach, e.g., for gastric torsion.
Gastroscopy
Endoscopic examination of the stomach.
H
Hemilaminectomy / Mini-hemilaminectomy
Removal of part of a vertebral arch to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.
Hyperplasia of the third eyelid gland (Cherry Eye)
Prolapse of the third eyelid gland.
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L
Lung lobe resection (Lobectomy)
Removal of a lung lobe.
M
Gastric torsion / Gastric volvulus
Twisting of the stomach, usually an emergency in dogs.
Mastectomy
Removal of the mammary gland(s).
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P
PDA heart surgery
Surgical closure of the patent ductus arteriosus.
Perineal urethrostomy
Creation of a new urethral opening in the perineum.
Portosystemic shunt
Surgical correction of an abnormal connection between the portal and systemic circulation.
Prostate (cysts, tumors)
Surgical treatment of prostate diseases.
Pyometra
Accumulation of pus in the uterus.
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Sacroiliac joint luxation
Dislocation of the joint between the sacrum and the ilium. It usually occurs after trauma and leads to pain, lameness, and instability in the pelvic area.
Salivary mucocele
Accumulation of saliva in tissue cavities.
Splenectomy (spleen removal)
Surgical removal of the spleen.
T
Third eyelid flap
Excess third eyelid tissue covering the eye.
Tonsillectomy (tonsil removal)
Surgical removal of the tonsils.
TPO (Triple pelvic osteotomy)
Surgical correction of the hip socket in young dogs with hip dysplasia.
Tumor surgery
Surgical removal of tumors.
U
V
Ventral slot
Surgical decompression of the spinal cord for herniated discs.
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