Colour Atlas of Reconstructive Techniques in the Dog and Cat

The new edition of this practical atlas describes and illustrates, step-by-step, all currently available reconstructive surgical techniques. With new real-life cases and detailed sketches, the book covers both 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.

This second edition includes:

• Updated, evidence-based descriptions of the techniques, including new techniques in wound management, such as vacuum-assisted closure, negative pressure wound therapy, and more
• Additional images of actual patients, focusing on clinical outcomes
• A completely revised chapter on eyelid reconstructive surgery
• A completely revised chapter on microvascular reconstructive techniques
• A brand new final chapter on optimizing outcomes and minimizing complications in wound management

The atlas explores the similarities and differences between dogs and cats, with summary tables highlighting important concepts and reconstructive techniques. It offers precise, step-by-step instructions for any veterinarian or student practicing skin surgery and provides a wealth of clear illustrations.

Dr. Gert ter Haar, is a European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and contributes to provision of the referral soft tissue surgery service at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. He has a particular expertise in Audiology, ENT soft tissue surgery referrals and Head & Neck (reconstructive) surgery.

Bryden Stanley is Emerita Professor of Surgery at Michigan State University. She graduated Murdoch University, Australia in the 1980s. Her ACVS surgery residency and Master’s degree was from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. At MSU, Stanley’s main research was in upper respiratory diseases in dogs, and wound healing and cutaneous reconstruction. Since retiring from MSU in 2021, she has been working in specialist private practice at the Animal Surgical Center of Michigan. Stanley’s clinical interests are in all aspects of soft tissue surgery, particularly upper respiratory, wound management and cutaneous reconstructive techniques. She is well published, speaks frequently at conferences globally and is currently President of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Jolle Kirpensteijn is a renowned veterinary surgeon and the Global Chief Veterinary Officer at Hill’s Pet Nutrition. He earned his veterinary degree from Utrecht University in 1988 and furthered his education with an internship at the University of Georgia, followed by a residency in small animal surgery and a master’s degree at Kansas State University. Jolle also completed a surgical oncology fellowship at Colorado State University. He has held professorships at the University of Copenhagen and Utrecht University and is a Diplomate of both the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons.