Head Trauma Management in Small Animals

Today's Vet Pract. Mar-Apr 2023;13(2):104-114. 63 Refs

Alexandra Danel¹, Andy Shores

¹ Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.

Author Abstract

TBI is a frequent component of head trauma in small animals, and prognosis can be good with expedient and aggressive treatment.

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