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- English
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Colic Surgery in the Horse
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1 Diseases of the Stomach
- Chapter 2 Diseases of the Small Intestine
- Chapter 3 Diseases of the Cecum
- Chapter 4 Diseases of the Large Colon
- Chapter 5 Diseases of the Small Colon, Rectum, and Anus
- Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Colics
- Chapter 7 False Colics
- Chapter 8 Chronic and Recurrent Colic
- Chapter 9 Colic in Foals and Weanlings
- Chapter 10 Colics of Pregnancy and Peripartum Period
- Chapter 11 Pathophysiology of Intestinal Obstruction and Ischemia
- Chapter 12 Assessment of the Horse with Colic
- Chapter 13 Decision-Making and Communications
- Chapter 14 Preoperative Stabilization and Treatments
- Chapter 15 Fluid Therapy
- Chapter 16 Management of Intraabdominal Hemorrhage
- Chapter 17 Nonsurgical Treatments of Obstructive Large Intestinal Diseases
- Chapter 18 Anesthesia
- Chapter 19 Preparation and Equipment
- Chapter 20 Surgical Approach and Exploration
- Chapter 21 Suture Patterns, Knots, and Miscellaneous Procedures
- Chapter 22 Surgery of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Bile Duct
- Chapter 23 Surgical Correction of Small Intestinal Diseases
- Chapter 24 Small Intestinal Viability and Extent of Resection
- Chapter 25 Resection of Mesentery and Decompression of Small Intestine
- Chapter 26 Jejunojejunostomy
- Chapter 27 Surgery of the Ileum
- Chapter 28 Jejunocecostomy
- Chapter 29 Surgery of the Cecum
- Chapter 30 Surgery of the Large Colon
- Chapter 31 Large Colon Resection, Anastomosis, and Bypass
- Chapter 32 Colopexy
- Chapter 33 Surgery of the Small Colon, Rectum, and Anus
- Chapter 34 Miscellaneous Colic-Related Abdominal Surgeries and Procedures
- Chapter 35 Adjunctive Intraoperative Procedures
- Chapter 36 Intraoperative Complications
- Chapter 37 Closure and Management of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision
- Chapter 38 Complications in Closure of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision
- Chapter 39 Postoperative Reflux
- Chapter 40 Miscellaneous Postoperative Complications
- Chapter 41 Postoperative Monitoring
- Chapter 42 Postoperative Management
- Chapter 43 Postoperative Fluid Therapy
- Chapter 44 Postoperative Feeding
- Chapter 45 Early Repeat Celiotomy
- Chapter 46 Survival and Recovery
- Chapter 47 The Future
- Index
- EULA