Colic Surgery in the Horse

Preface

About the companion website

1 Diseases of the Stomach

2 Diseases of the Small Intestine

3 Diseases of the Cecum

4 Diseases of the Large Colon

5 Diseases of the Small Colon, Rectum and Anus

6 Miscellaneous Colics

7 False Colics

8 Chronic and Recurrent Colic

9 Colic in Foals and Weanlings

10 Colics of Pregnancy and Peripartum Period

11 Pathophysiology of Intestinal Obstruction and Ischemia

12 Assessment of the Horse with Colic

13 Decision-Making and Communications

14 Preoperative Stabilization and Treatments

15 Fluid Therapy

16 Management of Intraabdominal Hemorrhage

17 Nonsurgical Treatments of Obstructive Intestinal Diseases

18 Anesthesia

19 Surgical Planning and Equipment

20 Surgical Approach and Exploration

21 Suture Patterns, Knots and Miscellaneous Procedures

22 Surgery of the Stomach, Duodenum and Bile Duct

23 Surgical Correction of Small Intestinal Diseases

24 Small Intestinal Viability and Extent of Resection

25 Resection of Mesentery and Decompression of Small Intestine

26 Jejunojejunostomy

27 Surgery of the Ileum

28 Jejunocecostomy

29 Surgery of the Cecum

30 Surgery of the Large Colon

31 Large Colon Resection, Anastomosis and Bypass

32 Colopexy

33 Surgery of the Small Colon, Rectum and Anus

34 Miscellaneous Colic-Related Abdominal Surgeries and Procedures

35 Adjunctive Intraoperative Procedures

36 Intraoperative Complications

37 Closure of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision

38 Complications in Closure of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision

39 Postoperative Reflux

40 Miscellaneous Postoperative Complications

41 Postoperative Monitoring

42 Postoperative Management

43 Postoperative Fluid Therapy

44 Postoperative Feeding

45 Early Repeat Celiotomy

46 Survival and Recovery

47 The Future

A comprehensive discussion of surgical treatments for equine colic

Colic Surgery in the Horse presents a detailed exploration of surgical procedures in the horse abdomen. It is a state-of-the-art reference for equine surgeons, providing detailed descriptions of surgical treatments for colic in horses. The book offers step-by-step instructions for abdominal surgeries in the equine patient with accompanying photographs and illustrations.

Covering all aspects of colic surgery, the book emphasizes a practical approach designed to improve outcomes after surgical treatment. Numerous illustrations accompany the discussions of colic surgery, diseases causing colic, treatment decision making, preoperative considerations, postoperative treatment, and other related topics. The book is an accessible, essential resource for all veterinarians engaged in the surgical treatment of colic in horses. Readers will also find:

• A thorough introduction to diseases of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine that cause colic in horses
• Comprehensive explorations of the assessment of colic
• Practical discussions of owner-involved decision making in the treatment of equine colic
• Complete coverage of preoperative management and anesthesia and surgery preparation
• An emphasis on a practical approach designed to improve outcomes following surgery

Written for equine surgeons, residents and interns, Colic Surgery in the Horse will also benefit equine veterinary practitioners with an interest in the treatment of colic in horses.

David E. Freeman, MVB, MRCVS, PhD, DACVS, is Appleton Endowed Professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, USA.