Case Studies

From time to time we will publish interesting and insightful reviews of cases we have seen at the Southern Animal Referral Centre in a series of case studies. These studies will range from brief overviews to in-depth explorations depending on the case at hand. If you have any requests for suggested case studies, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Corpus Callosotomy - Following the Progress of a 'Brain Splitting' Patient

The procedure known as a corpus callosotomy involves the surgical severing of the connection between the left and right cerebral hemispheres. It is designed to localise the abnormal electrical activity in the brain and hence stop or lessen seizures in patients with epilepsy. In this case study we review the progress of ‘Penny’ the Fox Terrier, two months after such a surgery at the Southern Animal Referral Centre, Melbourne, Australia. The accompanying image shows the corpus callosum through an endoscopic 'keyhole camera'. More