Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS, is Associate Dean and Professor of Surgery at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Fort Collins, Colorado.
 
A.N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS, is Chief of Staff of the Large Animal Hospital and Section Chief of Large Animal Surgery and Associate Professor of Large Animal Surgery at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Turner and McIlwraith's Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, Fourth Edition is an updated version of the classic resource for step-by-step instruction on basic surgical techniques in cattle, horses, swine, goats, and llamas. With detailed line drawings to demonstrate the principles discussed, the book addresses general aspects of surgery such as anesthesia and equipment and provides descriptions of surgical conditions and techniques commonly encountered in large animal practice. Now including a website with interactive review questions and the figures from the book in PowerPoint, the Fourth Edition is a highly practical, reliable guide for veterinary students and veterinary practitioners with a large animal caseload.
 
The Fourth Edition includes eight new techniques and completely rewritten chapters on anesthesia, equine wound management, and surgical techniques in bovine and swine patients, as well as revisions to reflect advances throughout the book and updated references. Turner and McIlwraith's Techniques in Large Animal Surgery continues to supply students and practitioners alike with a valuable resource on the fundamental techniques of farm animal surgery.

Turner and McIlwraith's Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, Fourth Edition is an updated version of the classic resource for step-by-step instruction on basic surgical techniques in cattle, horses, swine, goats, and llamas.

About the Companion Website viii
 
Contributors ix
 
Preface to the First Edition xi
 
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
 
Preface to the Third Edition xv
 
Preface to the Fourth Edition xvii
 
1. Presurgical Considerations 3
Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS
 
Preoperative Evaluation of the Patient 3
 
Surgical Judgment 4
 
Principles of Asepsis and Antisepsis 4
 
Surgical Classifi cations 4
 
Role of Antibiotics 5
 
Preoperative Planning 5
 
Preparation of the Surgical Site 5
 
Postoperative Infection 6
 
References 6
 
2. Anesthesia and Fluid Therapy 7
Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVA
 
Anesthesia 7
 
Fluid Therapy 23
 
References 29
 
3. Surgical Instruments 33
Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS
 
Use of Surgical Instruments 33
 
Preparation of Instruments 38
 
General Surgical Instruments 39
 
Instruments Used Specifi cally in Large Animal Surgery 52
 
4. Suture Materials and Needles 61
Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS
 
Suture Materials 61
 
Needles 67
 
References 69
 
5. Knots and Ligatures 71
Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS
 
Principles of Knot Tying 71
 
Ligatures 73
 
References 76
 
6. Suture Patterns 77
Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS
 
Basic Suture Patterns 77
 
Suture Patterns Used for Closure of Hollow Organs 83
 
Stent Bandages (Tie-Over Dressings) 88
 
Suture Patterns for Severed Tendons 88
 
References 91
 
7. Principles of Wound Management and the Use of Drains 93
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Wound Management 93
 
Methods of Closure and Healing 96
 
Use of Drains 97
 
References 101
 
8. Reconstructive Surgery of Wounds 103
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References 111
 
9. Equine Orthopedic Surgery 113
Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS
 
Medial Patellar Desmotomy 113
 
Lateral Digital Extensor Tenotomy 114
 
Inferior (Distal) Check Ligament Desmotomy 119
 
Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy (After Bramlage) 122
 
Superficial Digital Flexor Tenotomy 124
 
Deep Digital Flexor Tenotomy 126
 
Sectioning of the Palmar (or Plantar) Annular Ligament of the Fetlock 127
 
Palmar Digital Neurectomy 129
 
Amputation of the Splint (II and IV Metacarpal and Metatarsal) Bones 131
 
Arthrotomy of the Fetlock Joint and Removal of an Apical Sesamoid Chip Fracture 134
 
References 136
 
10. Equine Urogenital Surgery 139
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Castration 139
 
Cryptorchidectomy by the Inguinal, Parainguinal, and Flank Approach 152
 
Laparoscopic Cryptorchidectomy 155
 
Caslick's Operation for Pneumovagina in the Mare 156
 
Urethroplasty by Caudal Relocation of the Transverse Fold 159
 
Cesarean Section in the Mare 160
 
Circumcision of the Penis (Reefing) 164
 
Amputation of the Penis 166
 
Aanes' Method of Repair of Third-Degree Perineal Laceration 169
 
References 174
 
11. Surgery of the Equine Upper Respiratory Tract 177
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Tracheostomy 177
 
Laryngotomy, Laryngeal Ventriculectomy, and Ventriculocordectomy 179
 
Partial Resection of the Soft Palate 183
 
Surgical Entry and Drainage of the Guttural Pouches 186
 
References 189
 
12. Equine Dental and Gastrointestinal Surgery 191
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