The most comprehensive text available on equine surgery, this book prepares the veterinary surgeon for managing each surgical condition by understanding its pathophysiology and evaluating alternative surgical approaches. Explanations describe how to avoid surgical infections, select and use instruments, and perfect fundamental surgical techniques including incisions, cautery, retractions, irrigation, surgical suction, wound closure, dressings, bandages, and casts. Thorough and complete coverage means this is the only book practitioners and students need. World-renowned contributors include 67 of the most experienced and expert equine practitioners, each providing current and accurate information. This text covers all the information needed to study for the American and European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Examination, making it an excellent study tool. Coverage of anesthesiology and pain management is reintroduced in this edition. Extensive and up-to-date orthopedic coverage includes joint disorders and joint trauma. Integumentary system coverage includes wound management, reconstructive surgery, and skin grafting. Other important topics include the alimentary system, cardiovascular surgery, and new techniques in vascular surgery.

Section ISurgical Biology -- 1 Shock: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment -- 2Sepsis and Endotoxemia -- 3Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Therapy -- 4 Hemostasis, Surgical Bleeding, and Transfusion -- 5Wound Repair and Specific Tissue Reaction to Injury -- 6Metabolism of the Surgical Patient and Nutritional Support -- 7Surgical Site Infection and the Use of Antimicrobials -- 8Physiological Response to Trauma-Triage of the Trauma Patient -- 9Biomaterials and Surgical Implants -- Section IISurgical Methods -- 10Principles of Surgical Asepsis, Sterilization -- 11Preparation of the Surgical Patient, the Surgery Facility and the Operating Team -- 12Surgical Instruments -- 13Surgical Techniques -- 14 Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques -- 15 Cryosurgery -- 16Lasers in Veterinary Surgery -- 17Suture Materials and Patterns, Tissue Adhesives, Staples, and Liga Clips -- 18 Drains, Dressings, and External Coaptation -- Section IIIRecent Advances in Anesthesia -- 19 Recent Advances in Inhalation Anesthesia -- 20Recent Advances in Injection Anesthesia -- 21Anesthesia in Foals -- 22 Recovery from Anesthesia -- 23 Pain Management -- Section IVIntegumentary System -- 24Principles of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery -- 25Skin Grafting -- 26 Management of Superficial Wounds -- 27 Management of Deep Wounds -- 28 Management of Chronic Wounds -- 29 Management of Fistulas -- 30Skin Conditions Amenable to Surgery -- Section V Alimentary System -- 31Oral Cavity / Salivary Glands -- 32Esophagus -- 33Stomach and Spleen -- 34Diagnosis, Preoperative Management and Surgical Approaches to the Horse with Colic -- 35Principles of Intestinal Surgery and Determination of Intestinal Viability -- 36Small Intestine -- 37Large Intestine -- 38Rectum and Anus -- 39Hernias -- 40Postoperative Care and Complications Associated with Abdominal Surgery -- Section VIRespiratory System -- 41Overview of the Upper Airway Function -- 42Diagnostic Techniques in Equine Upper Respiratory Tract Disease -- 43Nasal Passages and Paranasal Sinuses -- 44Pharynx -- 45Larynx -- 46Guttural Pouch -- 47Trachea -- 48Thoracic Disorders -- 49 Pleuritis -- Section VII Nervous System -- 50Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System -- 51Diagnostic Procedures -- 52Etiology and Diagnosis of Developmental Vertebral Anomalies -- 53Surgical Treatment of Developmental Disorders of the Spinal Column -- 54Surgical Treatment of Traumatic Disorders of the Spinal Column -- 55 Peripheral Nerve Injury -- Section VIII Eye and Adnexa -- 56Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery -- 57Eyelids -- 58Conjunctiva -- 59 Third Eyelid -- 60Nasolacrimal System -- 61Cornea and Sclera -- 62Intraocular Surgery (Iris, Ciliary Body, Lens, Vitreous, Retina) -- 63Surgical Management of Recurrent Ophthalmia -- 64 Orbit -- 65Ocular Emergencies and Trauma -- Section IX Reproductive System -- 66Surgical Disorders of the Testis and Associated Structures -- 67Surgery of the Penis and Prepuce -- 68Surgery of the Vulva, Vestibule, Vagina and Cervix -- 69Surgery of the Uterus and Ovaries -- Section X Urinary System -- 70Principles of Urinary Tract Surgery -- 71Kidneys and Ureters -- 72Bladder -- 73Urethra -- Section XI Selected Topics of the Lameness Examination -- 74 Gait Analysis -- 75 Diagnostic Anesthesia -- 76Routine Diagnostic Imaging -- 77 MRI in Lower Limb Lameness -- 78 Saddle Evaluations -- Section XII Musculoskeletal System -- 79 Emergency Treatment and transportation of Equine Fracture Patients -- 80 Molecular Biology Techniques in Musculoskeletal Research -- 81 Bone Biology and Fracture Healing -- 82 Principles of Fracture Treatment -- 83 Bone Grafts and Replacements -- 84 Synovial Joint Biology and Pathobiology -- 85 Principles of Treatment of Joint Disease -- 86 Arthrodesis Techniques -- 87 Diagnosis and Management of Tendon and Ligament Disorders -- 88 Biology, Diseases and Management of Muscle Disorders -- 89Synovial and Osseous Infections -- 90Angular Limb Deformities -- 91Flexural Deformities -- 92Osteochondrosis -- 93 Subchondral Bone Cysts -- 94The Foot -- 95The Phanlanges and the Metacarpo-Metatrsaophalangeal Joint Region -- 96The Metacarpal / Metatarsal Bones -- 97The Carpus -- 98 The Radius and Ulna -- 99The Cubital Joint, Humerus Glenoid Joint and Scapula -- 100The Tarsus -- 101The Tibia -- 102The Stifle -- 103The Femur and Pelvis -- 104The Skull, Mandible and Maxilla -- Index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I. Surgical biology -- Section II. Surgical methods -- Section III. Recent advances in anesthesia -- Section IV. Integumentary system -- Section V. Alimentary system -- Section VI. Respiratory system -- Section VII. Nervous system -- Section VIII. Eye and adnexa -- Section IX. Reproductive system -- Section X. Urinary system -- Section XI. Selected topics of the lameness examination -- Section XII. Musculoskeletal system.

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