Full Description
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 tumor 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 by Dr. Rick Sanchez
a completely revised chapter on microvascular reconstructive techniques, authored by Dr. Alberto Ballestín
a brand new final chapter on optimizing outcomes and minimizing complications in wound management by new editor and author Dr. Bryden J. Stanley.
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.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. Wound healing and management. a protocol for dogs and cats 3. General reconstructive techniques 4. Avascular, microvascular, and nerve reconstructive techniques 5. Reconstructive techniques of the facial area and head 6. Eyelid Reconstructive Techniques 7. Reconstructive techniques of the neck and trunk 8. Reconstructive techniques of the forelimb 9. Reconstructive techniques of the hindlimb 10. Optimizing Outcomes and Minimizing Complications in Wound Management
