Full Description
A comprehensive discussion of surgical treatments for equine colic
Colic Surgery in the Horse presents a detailed exploration of surgical procedures in the horse abdomen. It is a state-of-the-art reference for equine surgeons, providing detailed descriptions of surgical treatments for colic in horses. The book offers step-by-step instructions for abdominal surgeries in the equine patient with accompanying photographs and illustrations.
Covering all aspects of colic surgery, the book emphasizes a practical approach designed to improve outcomes after surgical treatment. Numerous illustrations accompany the discussions of colic surgery, diseases causing colic, treatment decision making, preoperative considerations, postoperative treatment, and other related topics. The book is an accessible, essential resource for all veterinarians engaged in the surgical treatment of colic in horses.
Readers will also find:
A thorough introduction to diseases of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine that cause colic in horses
Comprehensive explorations of the assessment of colic
Practical discussions of owner-involved decision making in the treatment of equine colic
Complete coverage of preoperative management and anesthesia and surgery preparation
An emphasis on a practical approach designed to improve outcomes following surgery
Written for equine surgeons, residents and interns, Colic Surgery in the Horse will also benefit equine veterinary practitioners with an interest in the treatment of colic in horses.
Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xi
1 Diseases of the Stomach 1
2 Diseases of the Small Intestine 25
3 Diseases of the Cecum 67
4 Diseases of the Large Colon 85
5 Diseases of the Small Colon, Rectum, and Anus 121
6 Miscellaneous Colics 143
7 False Colics 175
8 Chronic and Recurrent Colic 189
9 Colic in Foals and Weanlings 195
10 Colics of Pregnancy and Peripartum Period 217
11 Pathophysiology of Intestinal Obstruction and Ischemia 243
12 Assessment of the Horse with Colic 281
13 Decision-Making and Communications 327
14 Preoperative Stabilization and Treatments 335
15 Fluid Therapy 351
16 Management of Intraabdominal Hemorrhage 379
17 Nonsurgical Treatments of Obstructive Large Intestinal Diseases 389
18 Anesthesia 411
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19 Preparation and Equipment 443
20 Surgical Approach and Exploration 473
21 Suture Patterns, Knots, and Miscellaneous Procedures 511
22 Surgery of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Bile Duct 533
23 Surgical Correction of Small Intestinal Diseases 551
24 Small Intestinal Viability and Extent of Resection 581
25 Resection of Mesentery and Decompression of Small Intestine 595
26 Jejunojejunostomy 607
27 Surgery of the Ileum 631
28 Jejunocecostomy 653
29 Surgery of the Cecum 687
30 Surgery of the Large Colon 711
31 Large Colon Resection,Anastomosis, and Bypass 729
32 Colopexy 753
33 Surgery of the Small Colon, Rectum, and Anus 761
34 Miscellaneous Colic-Related Abdominal Surgeries and Procedures 789
35 Adjunctive Intraoperative Procedures 825
36 Intraoperative Complications 839
37 Closure and Management of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision 851
38 Complications in Closure of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision 873
39 Postoperative Reflux 897
40 Miscellaneous Postoperative Complications 919
41 Postoperative Monitoring 961
42 Postoperative Management 977
43 Postoperative Fluid Therapy 1009
44 Postoperative Feeding 1017
45 Early Repeat Celiotomy 1035
46 Survival and Recovery 1057
47 The Future 1079
Index 1085
