Small Animal Surgery Textbook - Hardcover

Fossum DVM MS PhD Dipl ACVS, Theresa Welch

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9780323044394: Small Animal Surgery Textbook

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0323044395 ISBN 13: 9780323044394

Publisher: Mosby, 2007

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The 3rd edition of this classic textbook continues to serve as a one-stop resource for authoritative information on all aspects of small animal surgery. Coverage includes basic procedures such as spays, castrations, and declaws, as well as more advanced surgeries that might be referred to specialists such as craniotomy, ventral slots, and lung lobectomy. Discussions of general surgical procedures include sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, suturing, preoperative care, and antibiotic use. Key sections provide clinically relevant coverage of soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery.

Over 1500 full color illustrations provide exceptionally clear representations of anatomy and currently accepted surgical techniques, including approaches and closure.
Over 600 full color photographs and radiographs offer clear images of specific disorders, diseases, and procedures.
Information on the most efficient and cost-saving sterilization techniques including scrubless and waterless preparation solutions.
General considerations and clinically relevant pathophysiology sections provide practical information for case management.
Step-by-step instructions for surgical techniques are presented in italicized blue type for quick and easy reference.
Special icons identify advanced procedures that should be referred to an experienced surgeon or specialist.
Color-coded tables and boxes call attention to specific data, offering at-a-glance access to key information such as drug dosages, clinical signs, and analgesic protocols.
Anesthesia Protocols provide quick and easy access to recommendations for anesthetizing animals with particular diseases or disorders.

A new chapter on Fundamentals of Physical Rehabilitation details the basics of physical rehabilitation for practitioners who want to integrate physical therapy into practice.
A new chapter on Principles of Minimally Invasive Surgery that describes the principles of performing surgery with the least instrumentation possible, including instrument selection and care and basic techniques.
A new chapter on Surgery of the Eye that discusses diseases and disorders of the eye, their medical management, and corrective surgical procedures.
Expanded coverage of perioperative multimodal analgesic therapy.
Updated coverage of arthroscopy, canine elbow dysplasia, joint replacement, and management of osteoarthritis.
The latest information on state-of-the-art radiologic techniques.

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Book Description:

The most widely used surgical text on the market!

About the Author:

Theresa (Terry) W. Fossum is the Vice President for Research and Strategic Initiatives and a Professor of Veterinary Surgery at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. She was appointed as a special assistant to the Secretary of Energy in October 2017 to assist the Department of Energy in developing its STEM and Workforce Initiatives. Dr. Fossum graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. After completing an internship at Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital the following year, she went on to do a surgery residency and Master’s degree at the Ohio State University. She received board certification in Surgery (ACVS) in 1987 and joined the faculty at Texas A&M University (TAMU) later that year, where she eventually held an Endowed Chair in Veterinary Surgery. In 1992, she completed a PhD in Veterinary Microbiology. Dr. Fossum is a world renowned veterinary surgeon and was the founder and served as the Clinical Director of the Michael E. DeBakey Institute at TAMU. She has presented thousands of hours of continuing education in the US and worldwide and in 2007 was named “Continuing Education Presenter of the Year at the Western Veterinary Conference. Additionally, she has mentored numerous surgery residents and graduate students throughout her career.

Dr. Fossum is a previous recipient of the Wiley Distinguished Professor of Veterinary Medicine Award and the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award at Texas A&M University. Dr. Fossum has authored or co-authored over 100 manuscripts in refereed journals. In 2004, she received the Texas Society for Biomedical Research Award in recognition and appreciation for her many years of dedicated service to the science, research and medical communities in the State of Texas. She is a Distinguished Alumnus at The Ohio State University and received the Texas A&M University System “Innovator of the Year Award . She currently serves on the Board of Directors at WVC and is a Trustee of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

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