DESCRIPTION:
A practical manual for veterinarians at all stages of their training and career, Manual of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, Second Edition:
- Offers expanded coverage of additional procedures and updates reflecting the latest thinking on surgical techniques
- Provides clear, concise instructions on how to complete common soft tissue surgical procedures
- Pairs step-by step instructions with hundreds of high-quality color photographs and drawings
- Aids small animal veterinary practitioners and students in learning and applying the tips and tricks that experienced surgeons use to make each procedure easier and faster
CONTENTS:
Section 1: Surgery of the Skin
1. Primary Wound Closure
2. Lumpectomy and Primary Closure
3. Basic Flaps
4. Tension-Relieving Techniques
5. Full-Thickness Mesh Grafts
6. Caudal Superficial Epigastric Axial Pattern Flap
7. Mastectomy
8. Open Wound Management with a Tie-Over Bandage
Section 2: Abdominal Procedures
9. Abdominal Incisions
10. Umbilical Hernia
11. Inguinal Hernia
12. Diaphragmatic Hernia
13. Splenectomy
14. Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
15. Peritonitis
Section 3: Surgery of the Digestive System
16. Liver Biopsy
17. Pancreatic Biopsy
18. Gastrotomy
19. Gastrostomy Tube Placement
20. Incisional Gastropexy
21. Intestinal Biopsy
22. Intestinal Foreign Bodies
23. Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis
24. Enterostomy Tube Placement
25. Colopexy
26. Rectal Polyp Resection
Section 4: Surgery of the Reproductive Tract
27. Prepubertal Gonadectomy
28. Feline Castration
29. Canine Castration
30. Cryptorchid Castration
31. Prostatic Biopsy
32. Prostatic Omentalization
33. Ovariohysterectomy and Ovariectomy
34. Cesarean Section
35. Pyometra
36. Episiotomy
37. Episioplasty
Section 5: Surgery of the Urinary Tract
38. Renal Biopsy
39. Nephrectomy
40. Cystotomy
41. Cystostomy Tube Placement
42. Urethrotomy
43. Scrotal Urethrostomy
44. Perineal Urethrostomy in Cats
45. Urethral Prolapse
Section 6: Perineal Procedures
46. Anal Sacculectomy
47. Perineal Hernia
48. Rectal Prolapse
49. Tail Amputation
Section 7: Surgery of the Head and Neck
50. Oronasal Fistulas
51. Lateral Ear Canal Resection
52. Vertical Ear Canal Resection
53. Mandibular Lymph Node Excision
54. Sialoceles
55. Stenotic Nares
56. Elongated Soft Palate
57. Feline Thyroidectomy
Section 8: Tube Placement
58. Esophagostomy Tube Placement
59. Tracheostomy Tube Placement
60. Thoracostomy Tube Placement
61. Finger-Trap Suture
Section 9: Limb and Digit Procedures
62. Onychectomy
63. Dewclaw Removal
64. Toe Amputation
65. Rear Limb Amputation
66. Forelimb Amputation
Section 10: Ophthalmic Techniques
67. Enucleation
68. Prolapsed Gland of the Third Eyelid
69. Entropion Correction
70. Temporary Tarsorrhaphy
71. Eyelid Wedge Resection
