Reconstructive Surgery and Wound Management of the Dog and Cat

Description

In this book the authors describe and illustrate step by step all currently available procedures for reconstructive surgical techniques in dogs and cats with skin defects caused by injury or tumour resection. The reader is given the widest possible range of treatment options for dealing with individual cases.

After describing a new protocol for wound management in companion animals, and general, avascular and microvascular reconstructive techniques, the authors deal with specific techniques region by region: head and eyelids, neck and trunk, forelimb and hind limb.

Reconstructive Surgery and Wound Management of the Dog and Cat is an accessible overview and a source of practical help to improve treatment. The book incorporates concise text, precise instructions and a wealth of top-quality colour images. It is of value to veterinary practitioners and students alike.

Key features

• Covers all current techniques
• Helps deal with individual cases
• Step-by-step guide: concise instructions and sequences of top quality colour photos

Contents

1. Introduction to companion animal reconstructive surgery
2. Wound management: A new protocol for companion animals
3. General reconstructive techniques
4. Avascular and microvascular reconstructive techniques
5. Head and eyelids reconstructive techniques
6. Reconstruction techniques of the neck and trunk
7. Reconstruction techniques of the forelimb
8. Reconstruction techniques of the hind limb

Authors:

Jolle Kirpensteijn, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DECVS Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University
Gert ter Haar, DVM, PhD, DECVS, MRCVS Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University