11.4 GA oncology, surgical procedures and laboratory tests and procedures

bile duct tumor

cyst containing tooth or teeth

any tumor of gingivae such as abscess or gumboil

malignant tumor of liver (hepatocarcinoma)

tumor of dental tissue

small, tumorlike growth on mucous membrane surface, especially throat or intestines

paracentesis of abdominal cavity (also called celiocentesis)

fixation of abomasum to correct displacement

creation of artificial opening into cecum

incision into the abdomen (same as a laparotomy)

repair of lip

excision of gallbladder

formation of artificial opening into colon from surface of body

fixation of intestine to abdominal wall

creation of opening into intestine though abdominal wall

incision into intestine

incision into esophagus

transpose internal organ to outside of body

total or partial excision of stomach

fixation of stomach

repair of stomach

creation of opening into stomach

incision into stomach

repair of hernia

suture or repair of hernia

incision into the abdomen (same as celiotomy)

surgical removal of all or part of pancreas

surgical puncture of cavity for fluid aspiration

incision into pharynx

fixation of prolapsed rectum to adjacent tissues

incision into the rumen

insertion of needle to obtain sample of tissues in organs such as liver to detect abnormalities and diseases

pancreatic enzyme elevated in disease of pancreas or salivary glands

injected and found retained in blood over specified time period

to determine amount of insulin secreted by pancreas after fasting and again after receiving glucose

pattern of distribution is diagnostic for liver disease

to determine damage or disease, normal exzymes or injected chemicals are measured for elevation or retention in blood serum

increased levels indicate liver disease

alanin aminotransferase (formerly known as SGPT), liver specific for dogs, cats, and primates; aspartate aminotransferase (formerly known as SGOT), not organ specific but will increase with liver damage and must be run with other enzyme tests

examination of colon

tubelike device with light and refracting mirrors that is used to examine internal body areas for abnormalities ad to remove tissue samples and small growths

examination of esophagus

examination of stomach and upper GI tracts

examination of anus and rectum

studies using contract media to visualize colon and rectum

X-ray studies of esophagus, stomach, and small intestine, after swallowing contrast medium such as barium; large intestine is visualized by use of barium enema

X-ray studies of liver, spleen, and pancreas to detect tumors or other abnormalities

to determine ability to digest fat

microscopic examination of fecal matter to detect parasitic infection

fecal matter incubated in growth media to detect presence of microorganisms

reduction indicates disease of exocrine portion of pancreatic function

metabolic product that decreases in liver and gallbladder diseases

elevated in pancreatitis

rate of excretion of inulin indicates presence of liver disease

measurable level of sugar present indicates metabolic disorder

present in metabolic disease such as diabetes