Fossum Surgery
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Fossum currently holds the Tom and Joan Read Chair in Veterinary Surgery, and is the director of cardiothoracic surgery and biomedical devices for the Michael E. DeBakey Institute at the Texas A&M CVM. Her work in treating cardiac disease in animals, and the testing of new technology and therapeutic agents has improved the quality of life for many of her patients while providing data that aids in the development for treatment of cardiac disease in humans.
Arriving at Texas A&M in July 1987 as an assistant professor, Fossum received her tenure in 1993 as an associate professor. She was named Chief of Surgery in 1996 and was honored as a Wiley Distinguished Professor of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. Her work in device testing has led to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Preclinical Studies in 2007, a division of Texas A&M University, which she will assume leadership of upon commencement of operations.
Pediatric Surgery deals with the surgical treatment of a variety of malformations in different organs. In Pediatric Urology, some patients are treated with reconstructions because of small, incompliant bladders and other patients need urethral reconstructions because of hypospadias.
Within the field of Tissue Engineering, autologous cells can be cultured and expanded outside the body for later transplantation. The cells can be combined with different carrier materials that stimulate tissue regeneration inside the body or the body itself can be used as a bioreactor for tissue expansion without needing in vitro cell culturing. Some important features with the techniques includes that cells can be expanded almost infinitely and that the tissues, being autologous, are not rejected. Three-dimensional transplants can also be customized according to the needs of the patient.
We have developed methods for application of Tissue Engineering in Urological Reconstructive Surgery. For easier harvesting of urothelial cells, we now isolate and culture the cells from the bladder mucosa after bladder washings with saline. The method is non-invasive and does not require general anesthesia. We have also developed analyses for reassurance of safety and good quality of cells to be transplanted back to the patient. Tissue Engineering can now be used clinically for urethral reconstructions in patients with severe hypospadias.
In our research studies we are now aiming to further develop Tissue Engineering for urological reconstructions mainly for augmentation of the urinary bladder but also for easier catheterizations of the bladder by creating tissue tubes. We believe that Tissue Engineering is going to be helpful also for treating malformations in other organs and for reconstructive surgery after cancer therapy or traumatic injury in adults.
When it comes to the in-depth nature of oral surgery, Dr. Grosskopf, our oral surgeon and emergency dentist, top priority will be helping to make the process as effortless and smooth as possible. We want to create an atmosphere for you that eases any concerns and anxieties you may have while also providing your smile with the support it needs to regain its full health and vitality. Dr. Grosskopf is happy to offer intravenous sedation dentist to patients as a relaxing option before she begins any oral surgery in our Temple, TX dental office.
Oral pathology is the study of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial structures, including bones, soft tissue, and teeth. An oral exam is routinely performed by the dentist during the course of an exam and regular check-ups to check for abnormalities. The most prominent issue associated with this field is oral cancer, but there are also many other common pathologic problems.
Also known as Benign Migratory Glossitis or Erythema Migrans, geographic tongue is a condition where the tongue is missing papillae (small bumps) in different areas, and a map-like appearance can develop. This condition is usually seen as red, well-defined areas on or around the sides of the tongue. The red patches (which can look like an unsightly rash) may come and go from hours to months at a time and cause increased sensitivity to certain substances.
An overgrowth of bacteria or a yeast infection in the mouth which can cause the tongue to appear hairy and black. This condition is usually a result of poor oral hygiene, chronic or extensive use of antibiotics, or radiation treatments to the head or neck. It is often also seen in HIV positive patients and those who are intravenous drug users. Hairy tongue may or may not require treatment.
Replacing bone is an important step in preserving your healthy smile and has several benefits. It can encourage regeneration, stimulate soft tissue growth and significantly reduce gum pockets all while creating a strong bone structure. Many dental procedures, such as dental implant placement, require that the bone be as close to its original dimension and position as possible for optimal results.
A sinus lift is often required as a first step when placing a dental implant in your upper jaw. When upper back teeth are lost, bone in that area naturally shrinks or resorbs over time. Consequently, your sinuses expand to occupy the empty space where the bone used to be. Because there is insufficient bone available to securely place the dental implant, the sinuses must be lifted in order to create space for placing additional bone in that area.
Dr. Fossum, Dr. Grosskopf, and the rest of the team are always happy to offer patient-centered care and comfortable dental attention for all oral surgery procedures. Schedule your appointment at either of our conveniently located Temple dental offices!
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Gastric surgery is commonly performed to remove foreign bodies and correct gastric dilatation-volvulus and is less commonly performed to treat gastric ulceration or erosion, neoplasia, and benign gastric outflow obstruction. Intestinal surgery, although commonly performed by veterinarians, should never be considered routine. The most common procedures of the small intestinal tract performed in dogs and cats include enterotomy and resection/anastomosis. Surgery of the large intestine is indicated for lesions causing obstruction, perforations, colonic inertia, or chronic inflammation.
The fourth edition of Small Animal Surgery serves as a one-stop resource for authoritative information on all aspects of small animal surgery. Coverage includes basic procedures such as spays, castrations, and declaws, as well as more advanced surgeries like craniotomy, ventral slots, and lung lobectomy. New contributors bring a fresh perspective and discuss the latest advances in key areas such as imaging modalities, regenerative medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and neurology. Access to a companion website provides a fully searchable version of the book, bi-monthly content updates, videos, aftercare instructions, case presentations, and a fracture planner.
From basic procedures like spays, castrations, and declaws to advanced surgeries like craniotomy, vertal slots, and lung lobectomy, Fossum's Small Animal Surgery, 5th Edition is the go-to, full-color guide for everything that general veterinarians and vet students need to know about both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Five editors bring their expert perspective as they discuss the latest advances in key areas such as imaging modalities, regenerative medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and neurology. With each book adoption, you'll also have access to the Expert Consult website, which includes a fully searchable version of the book plus step-by-step video clips and animations of surgical procedures, aftercare instruction handouts, case presentations, references linked to full text articles on PubMed, and an extensive image collection. There is no better resource to keep you up to date on the latest advances and techniques in small animal surgery!
Digit amputation is indicated in dogs with digital or subungual neoplasms, degloving/shearing wounds of the foot, chronic sprains or luxations, phalangeal or intra-articular fractures, chronic osteomyelitis, severe osteoarthritis, or chronic severe dermal diseases (eg, chronic severe acral lick dermatitis), as well as in dogs requiring distal foot skin reconstruction via phalangeal fillet techniques.1
Amputation is generally performed at the metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints, especially in patients with neoplasms or osteomyelitis. More distal amputations are reserved for patients with traumatic or degenerative diseases that only affect the distal phalanges. Amputation of the second or fifth digit does not affect limb function; however, amputation of the third or fourth digits, which are weight-bearing, may affect function or result in mechanical lameness.2
The surgical principles of proximal and distal interphalangeal joint amputation and metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joint amputation are similar.1,2 The digital pad is preserved in proximal and distal interphalangeal joint amputation but is removed in metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joint amputation, most frequently performed for digit amputation.1,2 If the location is distal (second or third phalanx) and the condition is benign, amputation at the interphalangeal joints can be performed.
Malignant lesions usually require soft tissue and bone margins (wide surgical excision) for cancer-free excision at the surgical margin. Distal malignant lesions are thus usually excised at the metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints. Ring block or regional analgesia can be performed using longer-lasting anesthetics (eg, bupivacaine, liposome-encapsulated bupivacaine).
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