Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery

Foreword xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

1. The Skin 1

2. Basic Principles of Wound Healing 17

3. Basic Principles of Wound Management 35

4. Topical Wound-Care Products and Their Use 57

5. Dressings, Bandages, External Support, and Protective Devices 107

6. Common Complications in Wound Healing 157

7. Management of Specific Wounds 193

8. Regional Considerations 287

9. Tension-Relieving Techniques 297

10. Skin-Stretching Techniques 363

11. Local Flaps 391

12. Distant Flap Techniques 441

13. Axial Pattern Skin Flaps 463

14. Free Grafts 517

15. Facial Reconstruction 551

16. Myocutaneous Flaps and Muscle Flaps 629

17. Oral Reconstructive Surgical Techniques 677

18. Foot Pad Reconstruction 729

19. Major Eyelid Reconstruction 763

20. Nasal Reconstruction 783

21. Cosmetic Closure Techniques 839

22. Preputial Reconstructive Surgery 851

23. Pinnal Reconstructive Surgery 895

24. Miscellaneous Reconstructive Surgical Techniques 949

25. Extras 989

Index 1021

Fully updated new edition of the state-of-the-art, image-driven reference on surgical reconstruction and wound management in dogs and cats.

Taking a visual approach to the topic with detailed line drawings and high-quality clinical photographs to demonstrate the techniques described, Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery provides detailed step-by-step procedures for surgical reconstruction and key information on wound management in dogs and cats. The Atlas covers all body regions, including the face, ears, mouth, eyelids, nose, trunk, external genitalia, and feet.

The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly revised to include new techniques, updated information, and references. Over 30 new technique plates have been added and the atlas now includes over 200 colored plates and illustrations. There is a dramatic increase in photographic case series supporting the illustrations.

Written by an accomplished veterinary surgeon based on the author’s years of research and clinical experience, Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery includes detailed information on:

• Anatomy of the skin, principles of wound healing and wound management, topical wound care products, management of common complications, and bandages, dressings, external splints, and protective devices
• Wound drainage techniques, negative pressure wound therapy, and management of specific wounds including bites, thermal, frostbite, gunshot/arrow wounds, pressure ulcers, hygromas, snake/spider bites, and porcupine quills
• Tension relieving techniques, skin stretching techniques, tissue expanders, local and distant skin flaps, axial pattern skin flaps, skin grafting techniques, and surgical dermatome
• Facial, nasal, eyelid, and oral reconstructive surgery, including cleft lip and cleft palate repair, muscle flaps and myocutaneous flaps, pinnal reconstruction, and aural hematoma management
• Foot pad reconstruction, reconstructive surgery of the prepuce and vulva, techniques for fecal incontinence and atresia ani, use of the omentum, and a supplemental reconstructive surgery case series

The Fifth Edition of Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery is a practical, complete, and state-of-the art reference for veterinary surgeons, surgical oncologists, residents, interns, and small animal practitioners to help them effectively manage wounds and reconstruct the variety of soft tissue defects encountered in dogs and cats.

The Author

Michael M. Pavletic, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, is Director of Surgical Services at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.