WikiClinical Page Template

The page should include as many of the below titles but if they are not relevant they can be deleted.

Category:WikiClinical FelineCow
Category:WikiClinical CanineCow

Signalment

Predisposed breeds can be put into a page gallery like the one below:

This section should include the common presentation of animals with the condition such as species, age, sex and breed. Any predilections should be included here.

Description

This should give a definition/brief description of the condition including the aetiology and pathogenesis. Any predispositions or risk factors may also be included in this section.

Diagnosis

This should incorporate the following subheadings and include the relevant findings that are associated with the condition. Any other tests that may aid diagnosis may be included as further subheadings .

History and Clinical Signs

Haematology

Biochemistry

Urinalysis

Plain radiography

Positive contrast radiography

Ultrasonography

Endoscopy and Biopsy

Treatment

This should include the general aims of the treatment. It may be subdivided into medical and surgical treatment options and any possible complications should be included here. Please do not include the dosages or rates of drugs.

Fluid Therapy

Acid-base correction

Analgesia

Antibiotics

Surgery

Prognosis

A brief summary of the prognosis associated with the condition.

References

Any sources of information that were used when writing the page must be included here.

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Displacement of stomach into thorax (Courtesy of BioMed Image Archive)