Equine Surgery

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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.
  • More minimally invasive surgical techniques
  • A section on anesthesia has been re-introduced to this edition

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11830 Westline Industrial Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63146 EQUINE SURGERY, ed 3 ISBN 13: 978-1-4160-0123-2 ISBN 10: 1-4160-0123-9 Copyright © 2006, 1999, 1992 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Health Sciences Rights Department in Philadelphia, PA, USA: phone: (+1) 215 239 3804, fax: (+1) 215 239 3805, e-mail: [email protected] You may also complete your request on-line via the Elsevier homepage (http://www.elsevier.com), by selecting ‘Customer Support’ and then ‘Obtaining Permissions.’ Copyright © 2006 Matthias Haab: Figures 11-3 to 11-5, 11-8, 12-2, 13-6, 13-8 to 13-14, 14-11, 18-1, 18-9, 18-11, 18-12 to 18-17, 22-1, 22-2, 29-5, 30-36, 30-40 to 30-42, 31-19, 31-31, 31-32, 31-38, 31-41, 32-1, 35-13, 36-1, 36-5, 36-7, 36-23 to 36-27, 36-29, 37-9, 38-3, 38-5, 38-6, 40-2, 40-5, 42-1, 42-9 to 42-11, 43-1 to 43-4, 43-9 to 43-11, 43-15, 43-20, 43-23, 43-25, 43-26, 44-27, 45-1, 45-3, 45-11, 49-1 to 49-4, 52-5, 54-1 to 54-3, 63-8, 65-4, 65-13, 65-27, 66-11, 67-1, 67-2, 67-6, 67-7, 67-10, 67-15, 67-24, 71-9, 71-10, 71-12 to 71-18, 73-2, 73-4, 74-1 to 74-14, 75-1, 78-1, 78-4 to 78-7, 78-9, 80-1, 80-3 to 80-8, 80-11, 81-12, 81-14, 81-15, 81-18, 81-23, 81-26, 81-27, 82-2, 85-1, 85-4, 85-7, 85-13, 85-14, 86-1, 86-4, 86-6, 86-14A,B, 86-18, 86-20, 86-21, 86-23A, 87-8, 93-1, 93-2, 93-4, 93-5, 93-6B, 93-7, 93-8, 93-11, 93-13, 93-19, 93-21, 93-24, 93-28, 93-34 to 93-37, 93-41, 93-45, 93-46A, 93-47 to 93-54, 96-7, 96-17, 99-1 to 99-3, 101-1, 101-2, 101-4, 101-11, 101-14, 101-17, 101-18, and 103-6. Illustrations in Chapters 26 and 27 © Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVS. Notice Knowledge and best practice in this field are constantly changing. As new research and experience broaden our knowledge, changes in practice, treatment and drug therapy may become necessary or appropriate. Readers are advised to check the most current information provided (i) on procedures featured or (ii) by the manufacturer of each product to be