Colic Surgery in the Horse
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Colic Surgery in the Horse

  1. 1,123 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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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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Yes, you can access Colic Surgery in the Horse by David E. Freeman in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Equine Veterinary Science. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781118479124
eBook ISBN
9781118479117

Table of contents

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