Small Animal Thoracic Surgery

A state-of-the-art reference for all aspects of thoracic surgery in dogs and cats Written by two of the foremost experts in this area of surgery, Small Animal Thoracic Surgery encompasses both basic and advanced thoracic surgery for dogs and cats. It provides a host of well-illustrated techniques for thoracic surgery, including classic open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, thoracoscopy, and image-guided hybrid surgery. This comprehensive and detailed book will help improve outcomes of thoracic cavity operations in small animal patients. Small Animal Thoracic Surgery provides the most current and complete information available on this challenging area of surgery. The book offers guidance for treating the many disorders that can affect the canine and feline thoracic cavity, including pleural effusions, pneumothorax, hernias, heart disease, and more. Small Animal Thoracic Surgery: Presents step-by-step descriptions of thoracic surgeries ranging from basic to advanced Features high-quality illustrations that depict key steps for each procedure Covers emerging minimally-invasive procedures, including thoracoscopy Offers up-to-date information for surgical treatment of ailments of the heart and lungs Provides video clips of procedures on a companion website An invaluable reference for veterinary surgeons, Small Animal Thoracic Surgery is also an ideal aid for general practitioners who perform some of the basic procedures in their clinics.

A state-of-the-art reference for all aspects of thoracic surgery in dogs and catsWritten by two of the foremost experts in this area of surgery, Small Animal Thoracic Surgery encompasses both basic and advanced thoracic surgery for dogs and cats. It provides a host of well-illustrated techniques for thoracic surgery, including classic open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, thoracoscopy, and image-guided hybrid surgery. This comprehensive and detailed book will help improve outcomes of thoracic cavity operations in small animal patients.Small Animal Thoracic Surgery provides the most current and complete information available on this challenging area of surgery. The book offers guidance for treating the many disorders that can affect the canine and feline thoracic cavity, including pleural effusions, pneumothorax, hernias, heart disease, and more.Small Animal Thoracic Surgery:* Presents step-by-step descriptions of thoracic surgeries ranging from basic to advanced* Features high-quality illustrations that depict key steps for each procedure* Covers emerging minimally-invasive procedures, including thoracoscopy* Offers up-to-date information for surgical treatment of ailments of the heart and lungs* Provides video clips of procedures on a companion websiteAn invaluable reference for veterinary surgeons, Small Animal Thoracic Surgery is also an ideal aid for general practitioners who perform some of the basic procedures in their clinics.

Preface ixAbout the CompanionWebsite xiSection I General Principles 11 Cardiopulmonary Function 3E. Christopher Orton2 Cardiopulmonary Monitoring and Supportive Care 15E. Christopher Orton3 Instrumentation 25E. Christopher OrtonSection II Thoracic Approaches 314 Thoracotomy 33E. Christopher Orton5 Sternotomy 39E. Christopher Orton6 Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery 43Eric Monnet and E. Christopher OrtonSection III ThoracicWall and Pleural Space 577 Thoracostomy and Pleural Drainage 59Eric Monnet8 ThoracicWall 65Eric Monnet9 Pleural Effusions 77Eric Monnet10 Pneumothorax 89Eric MonnetSection IV General Thoracic Surgery 9511 Thymoma and MediastinalMasses 97Eric Monnet12 Esophagus 101E. Christopher Orton13 Vascular Ring Anomalies 111Eric Monnet14 Trachea 119Eric Monnet15 Lung 129Eric Monnet16 Diaphragm 139E. Christopher OrtonSectionV Cardiac Surgery 14717 Pericardium 149Eric Monnet and E. Christopher Orton18 Strategies for Cardiac Surgery 159E. Christopher Orton19 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 177E. Christopher Orton20 Pulmonary and Aortic Valves 183E. Christopher Orton21 Tricuspid andMitral Valves 197E. Christopher Orton22 Congenital Septal Defects 211E. Christopher Orton23 Cor Triatriatum and Double-Chambered Right Ventricle 225E. Christopher Orton24 Cardiac Neoplasia 231E. Christopher Orton25 Epicardial Pacemaker Implantation 237Eric MonnetIndex 245