Training Course 04: Diagnosis and Therapy of the Soft Tissue Diseases in Dogs and Cats
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims to offer basic practical knowledge to be performed in the hospital (clinics, hospitalization, operating room, pathological anatomy ward) in relation to obstetric surgical and gynecological diseases of the most common occurrence, offering knowledge and skills relative to the clinical framework of the surgical disease to the periooperative management of the patient to the control management, to the communication of the diagnosis, therapy and prognosis. It also provides expertise regarding the management of the surgical sample to be given to the laboratory, the interpretation of the definitive histopathological report and the subsequent communication to the owner.
Expected learning outcomes
Consultation rooms (under supervision of clinical/academic staff): First opinion vs specialized consultation vs postoperative recheck
Recording of the patient
Clinical History collection ( discussion)
Physical examination vs specialized examination ( discussion)
Proposal of differential diagnosis ( discussion)
Discussion with clinical staff on the decisional algorithm for diagnostic procedures
Follow the patient in the diagnostic procedures( X-rays, ultrasonography endoscopy etc..)
provide a diagnosis, adequate treatment and prognosis
Write the clinical report and drug prescription ( if needed)
Surgical theatre( under supervision of clinical/academic staff)
Recording the patient
Clinical History collection ( Discussion)
Clinical examination for surgical treatment and anesthesiology protocol ( Discussion)
Explanation of surgical treatment and anesthesiology protocol and possible complications ( Discussion)
Cooperation in the owner consent taking for surgical treatment and anesthesiology protocol
Discussion of the surgical treatment/technique, postoperative care and potential complications
Discussion anesthesiologic and analgesic protocol based on surgical treatment plus postoperative analgesic protocol
Preoperative- procedures for patient:
Preparation of the surgical site involves a series of steps such as clipping of hair, removal of dirt and oils, and removal of microbes.
Draping
Preoperative procedures- surgical staff
Scrubs, scrubs hands and applications of specific surgical dress
Preparation of the surgical site
Assistant at surgical procedures/ performing some surgical procedures
Planning postoperative care and communication with hospitalization service
Follow/ recheck the patient in hospitalization service
Write the surgical report
Write the form for histopathologic exam ( surgical biopsy)
Discussion with clinical staff of the surgical case/ cases.
Write the clinical report and drug prescription ( if needed)
Recording of the patient
Clinical History collection ( discussion)
Physical examination vs specialized examination ( discussion)
Proposal of differential diagnosis ( discussion)
Discussion with clinical staff on the decisional algorithm for diagnostic procedures
Follow the patient in the diagnostic procedures( X-rays, ultrasonography endoscopy etc..)
provide a diagnosis, adequate treatment and prognosis
Write the clinical report and drug prescription ( if needed)
Surgical theatre( under supervision of clinical/academic staff)
Recording the patient
Clinical History collection ( Discussion)
Clinical examination for surgical treatment and anesthesiology protocol ( Discussion)
Explanation of surgical treatment and anesthesiology protocol and possible complications ( Discussion)
Cooperation in the owner consent taking for surgical treatment and anesthesiology protocol
Discussion of the surgical treatment/technique, postoperative care and potential complications
Discussion anesthesiologic and analgesic protocol based on surgical treatment plus postoperative analgesic protocol
Preoperative- procedures for patient:
Preparation of the surgical site involves a series of steps such as clipping of hair, removal of dirt and oils, and removal of microbes.
Draping
Preoperative procedures- surgical staff
Scrubs, scrubs hands and applications of specific surgical dress
Preparation of the surgical site
Assistant at surgical procedures/ performing some surgical procedures
Planning postoperative care and communication with hospitalization service
Follow/ recheck the patient in hospitalization service
Write the surgical report
Write the form for histopathologic exam ( surgical biopsy)
Discussion with clinical staff of the surgical case/ cases.
Write the clinical report and drug prescription ( if needed)
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Modules or teaching units
Clinical Rotation
VET/03 - VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
VET/08 - VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE
VET/09 - VETERINARY CLINICAL SURGERY
VET/10 - VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
VET/08 - VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE
VET/09 - VETERINARY CLINICAL SURGERY
VET/10 - VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Practicals: 64 hours
Professors:
Brambilla Paola Giuseppina Maria, Di Giancamillo Mauro, Ferrari Roberta, Ferrucci Francesco, Giordano Alessia, Grieco Valeria, Lauzi Stefania, Pecile Alessandro, Pravettoni Davide, Proverbio Daniela, Ravasio Giuliano, Romussi Stefano Felice Maria, Scarpa Paola, Veronesi Maria Cristina, Zani Davide Danilo
Obstetrical-Gynecological Surgery
VET/10 - VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Pecile Alessandro
Special histopathology
VET/03 - VETERINARY PATHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Grieco Valeria
Special surgery
VET/09 - VETERINARY CLINICAL SURGERY - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Acocella Fabio
Surgical oncology
VET/09 - VETERINARY CLINICAL SURGERY - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Stefanello Damiano
Professor(s)
Reception:
to be arranged by phone or e-mail
Lodi Campus. Office n. T024
Reception:
Monday to friday, on request (via e-mail)
Teacher's office
Reception:
every day (with previous appointment by e-mail)
Lodi, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (DIVAS)
Reception:
Wednesday, 11.00-13.00 a.m., by appointment
Clinica dei Ruminanti e del Suino - Via dell'Università, 6 26900 LODI
Reception:
By appointment
Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria e Scienze Animali
Reception:
10 a.m. - 11,30 am. Every Wednesday
Ufficio-Settore didattico Palazzina Studi, I piano, Lodi (Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria)