Small Animal Surgery

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.Concise treatment of over 300 of the most commonly performed surgical proceduresStrong foundation of important surgical principles, including asepsis, anaesthesia, wound management, and healingDetailed surgical techniques are highlighted in colour for ease of use in the operating settingOver 1500 superb illustrations and photographs, 75% in full colour, bring surgical conditions and procedures to lifeOver 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 moreAntibiotic, anaesthetic and analgesic protocols highlighted throughoutImportant age considerations provide readers with variations in assessment and treatment of paediatric and geriatric patientsIntegrates patient and owner preparation and care and ethical considerations as appropriateNew Section on Endoscopy, with 5 chapters covering general principles and techniques and common application of this important minimally invasive toolNew chapter on surgery of the brainNew chapter on surgery of the peripheral nervesNew ophthalmologic surgical proceduresNew 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 protocolsHundreds of new photographs, radiographs, and illustrations enhance text discussions