Techniques in Small Animal Soft Tissue, Orthopedic, and Ophthalmic Surgery

Detailní popis produktu

Each of the 54 chapters presents a structured overview of a specific procedure, including relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, preoperative planning, required equipment, surgical technique, potential complications, and postoperative care. The text is richly illustrated with high-quality color photographs, and a companion website provides instructional videos demonstrating selected procedures.

The book covers topics including:

• Preparing for abdominal surgery
• Eyelid mass removal
• Prolapsed third eyelid gland surgery
• Entropion repair
• Enucleation
• Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) surgery
• Aural hematoma repair
• Pinnectomy
• Total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy (TECA-LBO)
• Ventral bulla osteotomy
• Mandibulectomy
• Sialoadenectomy
• Thyroidectomy
• Unilateral cricoarytenoid lateralization
• Peripheral lymph node extirpation
• Limb amputation
• Skin reconstruction techniques
• Skin flaps and grafts
• Digit amputation
• Gastropexy
• Gastrotomy
• Enterotomy
• Intestinal resection and anastomosis
• Splenectomy
• Liver biopsy techniques
• Cystotomy
• Perineal urethrostomy
• Perineal hernia repair
• Extracapsular stabilization for cranial cruciate ligament rupture
• Medial patellar luxation repair
• Femoral head and neck ostectomy
• Surgical management of canine elbow dysplasia
• Fracture repair techniques
• External skeletal fixation
• Arthrodesis
• Three-dimensional (3D) printing in orthopedic surgery
• Practical surgical tips and troubleshooting
• Companion website with instructional videos

Rather than presenting exhaustive theoretical discussions, the book focuses on practical execution of procedures, highlighting alternative techniques, common pitfalls, and recommendations from experienced surgeons. Its concise, procedure-based format makes it particularly useful as a chairside reference during surgical planning and preparation.

Who is this book for?

• Small animal veterinarians
• General practice veterinarians
• Veterinary surgeons
• Veterinary interns and residents
• Veterinary students
• Veterinary surgical nurses and technicians