A brilliantly illustrated new atlas of common and frequently performed equine surgical techniques. Detailed illustration plates show readers exactly how to perform each procedure. Concise discussions of issues ranging from indications and anaesthesia to results and post-operative care complement the artwork. Focuses on the procedures equine practitioners can perform without specialized equipment or training. Clarifies each procedure with beautiful halftone figures that depict anatomic landmarks, techniques, and pitfalls. ...
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A brilliantly illustrated new atlas of common and frequently performed equine surgical techniques. Detailed illustration plates show readers exactly how to perform each procedure. Concise discussions of issues ranging from indications and anaesthesia to results and post-operative care complement the artwork. Focuses on the procedures equine practitioners can perform without specialized equipment or training. Clarifies each procedure with beautiful halftone figures that depict anatomic landmarks, techniques, and pitfalls. Makes reference simple with a clearly designed, easy-to-use layout. Features a range of new techniques or variations on previously described techniquesincluding repair of rectovaginal fistulas treatment of sutural pouch tympany repulsion of teeth submucosal resection for rectal prolapse application of transfixation casts and regional antibiotic perfusion for treatment of orthopedic infections. Presents concise guidance on indications, pre-operative and post-operative care, intra-operative positioning, outcomes, and complications. Refers readers to alternative surgical procedures, such as arthroscopy and laparoscopy, when appropriate. Integrates the knowledge and skill of 2 respected authorities, who possess 60 years of combined experience in equine surgery. Summarizes important clinical information in quick-reference tables. Serves as an excellent resource before surgery as well as a practical reference during surgery.
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Very Good; Hardcover; Light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75"-11.75" tall); 3.8 lbs; Red cloth covers with title in black lettering; 2000, Saunders Publishing; 428 pages; "Atlas of Equine Surgery, " by Stephen B. Adams DVM MS & John F. Fessler DVM MS.