Includes bibliographical references and index.

While the practice of feline general and oncologic surgery has developed greatly in recent years, the option of referral for some cat owners is not always a viable one. The increasing requirement for the general veterinarian to be competent in performing feline surgery has not, however, been supported by a dedicated text on the subject. Feline General and Oncological Surgery assembles an international team of editors and contributors to present the first comprehensive resource devoted solely to all aspects of soft-tissue surgeries in the cat. Techniques are covered in a practical and detailed 'how to' manner and range from the common to the more specialized, ensuring the widest possible appeal. The book divides into several sections, initially considering the general approach to the feline surgery patient and then proceeding to detailed coverage of surgery by anatomic location. Part 1 deals with the basics of feline anesthesia, analgesia, preoperative and postoperative care of the patient, surgical instrumentation and surgical principles for oncology cases. Part 2 covers surgical techniques of general and oncological feline diseases and injuries, which are explained as step-by-step methods with many specially prepared schematic illustrations specific to the cat. Emphasis is on presenting both classical methods and new techniques. Feline Soft Tissue and General Surgery is the perfect sister-text to Feline Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Disease, also published by Elsevier. Together they comprise a comprehensive and complete literature giving practial coverage of all possible surgical procedures in the cat. The first feline-specific book on soft-tissue surgery in the cat Comprehensively addresses all surgeries currently practicable. Contains clear descriptions of techniques accompanied by wide-ranging, full-color illustrations. Presents an authoritative collaboration of editors and contributors of international reputation and authority.

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Front cover; Half title page; Dedication; Feline Soft Tissue and General Surgery; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; 1 The perioperative period; Section 1_text; 1 Preoperative assessment for surgery; Arrival and history taking; History taking; Physical examination; Handling and acclimatization; Blood pressure measurement; Head-to-tail examination; Problem-based patient assessment; Preoperative laboratory database; The minimum database; Retrovirus testing; Coagulation testing; Screening for heritable defects; Screening for acquired defects.

Tests of primary hemostasisTests of secondary hemostasis; Special considerations for pre-existing conditions; Current medications and antimicrobial prophylaxis; Anemia and hypoproteinemia; Specific considerations for organs systems; Skin and adnexa; Gastrointestinal disease; Intestinal obstruction; Antimicrobial therapy in intestinal surgery; Hepatobiliary disease; Genitourinary disease; Chronic kidney disease; Urethral obstruction/urinary tract rupture; Cardiorespiratory conditions; Thoracic trauma; Head and neck; Hyperthyroidism; References; 2 Anesthesia and analgesia for general surgery.

General considerationsSedation; Anesthesia; New drugs; Tramadol; Robenacoxib; Anti-epileptic medication; Fluid administration; Emergency resuscitation; Systemic and metabolic disorders; Anemia; Hypoproteinemia; Diabetes; Obesity; Skin and adnexa; Brachial plexus block; Femoral nerve block; Sciatic nerve block; Wound catheter infusion systems; Abdominal surgery; Epidural anesthesia; Gastrointestinal disease; Hepatobiliary disease; Urogenital disease; Chronic renal failure; Urethral obstruction or bladder rupture; Postoperative oliguria; Prepubertal neutering; Cesarean section; Thoracic surgery.

ThoracotomyMonitoring during thoracotomy; Analgesia; Intercostal nerve block; Interpleural anesthesia; Cardiovascular disease; Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM); Traumatic myocarditis (myocardial contusion); Congenital cardiac diseases; Head and neck surgery; Local anesthetics and nerve blocks; Infraorbital nerve block; Mental nerve block; Mandibular nerve block; Brain surgery; Intracranial pressure; Anesthesia; Postoperative anesthesia; Analgesia for brain surgery; References; 3 Postoperative monitoring and management of complications; Daily inpatient monitoring; Using the SOAP protocol.

Data collectionAssessment; Plan; Fluid therapy; Route of fluid administration; Volume of fluid administration; Rate of fluid administration; Fluid composition; Electrolyte abnormalities; Hypokalemia; Hyperkalemia; Hyponatremia; Hypernatremia; Hypocalcemia; Hypophosphatemia; Postoperative anemia; Disseminated intravascular coagulation; Infection; Shock; Systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis and septic shock; Clinical features of SIRS and sepsis in cats; Management considerations for the septic cat; Other types of shock; References; 4 Postoperative nursing care.

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