Book Description
The most widely used surgical text on the market, Small Animal Surgery concisely explains and demonstrates the most common surgical procedures in veterinary practice. It offers an overview of general principles of surgery, including asepsis, the surgical environment, preparation of the patient and surgical team, instrumentation, suturing, postoperative care and pain management. Five new chapters on endoscopy comprehensively address the basic principles and techniques for this increasingly popular procedure, and new chapters have been added to address surgery of the brain and the peripheral nerves, as well as new ophthalmologic techniques. In addition, separate sections are devoted to surgical principles and procedures for soft tissue, orthopedics, and neurology. With an authoritative author team, logical organization, unique elements, and full-color presentation, this new edition is an unparalleled resource for both students and practitioners.


Book Info
Texas A&M Univ., College Station. Comprehensive textbook/reference includes abundant color illustrations, anesthesia protocols, selected abstracts of recent manuscripts, and an extensive index. Suggested reading is also included. Previous edition: c1997.


About the Author
Theresa Welch Fossum, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, Tom and Joan Read Chair in Veterinary Surgery, Professor and Chief of Surgery, Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine, College Station, TX; Cheryl S. Hedlund, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Professor of Surgery and Chief, Companion Animal Surgery and Anesthesia, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA ; Donald A. Hulse, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Professor, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; Ann L. Johnson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Head, Small Animal Surgery Section, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital; Associate Professor and Chief of Small Animal Surgery, Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; and Michael D. Willard, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine; Staff Internist/Gastroenterologist, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The most widely used surgical text available, Small Animal Surgery 2nd edition concisely explains and demonstrates the most common surgical procedures in veterinary practice. It offers an overview of general principles of surgery, including asepsis, the surgical environment, preparation of the patient and surgical team, instrumentation, suturing, postoperative and pain management. Five new chapters on endoscopy comprehensively address the basic principles and techniques for this increasingly popular procedure and new chapters have been added to address surgery of the brain and the peripheral nerves as well as new ophthalmologic techniques. In addition, separate sections are devoted to surgical principles and procedures for soft tissue, orthopaedics and neurology. With an authoritative author team, logical organization, unique elements and full-colour presentation, this new edition is an unparalleled resource for both students and practitioners.

Features: Concise treatment of over 300 of the most commonly performed surgical procedures Strong foundation of important surgical principles, including asepsis, anaesthesia, wound management, and healing Detailed surgical techniques are highlighted in colour in text for ease of use in the operating setting Over 1500 superb illustrations and photographs, 75% in full colour, bring surgical conditions and procedures to life Over 1000 boxed "Notes" in text highlight key concepts and precautions Hundreds of tables, colour-coded for easy identification, provide quick access to formulas and calculations, normal values, clinical signs, special surgical considerations and more Antibiotic, anaesthetic and analgesic protocols highlighted throughout Important age considerations provide readers with variations in assessment and treatment of paediatric and geriatric patients Integrates patient and owner preparation and care and ethical considerations as appropriate What's New: New Section on Endoscopy, with 5 chapters covering general principles and techniques and common application of this important minimally invasive tool New chapter on surgery of the brain New chapter on surgery of the peripheral nerves New ophthalmologic surgical procedures New end-of-chapter Selected Abstracts of Recent Manuscripts feature high-impact clinical references with commentary Thoroughly updated pharmacologic information, including antibiotic, anaesthetic, and pain management protocols Hundreds of new photographs, radiographs, and illustrations enhance text discussions

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