The book defines the set of complex surgical procedures commonly performed in horses. This edition has been expanded to cover soft tissue procedures applicable in both racing stock and pet animals. The authors are internationally-known equine surgeons who themselves have developed many of the techniques discussed in the text.

C. Wayne Mcilwraith, BVSc, MS, PhD, FRCVS, Drhc (Vienna), Diplomate, ACVS, Diplomate, ECVS, Professor of Surgery, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. James T. Robertson, DVM, Diplomate, ACVS, Associate Professor of Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Case Selection, Client Communication, and Insurance Policies for Equine Surgical Patients

1

(4)

General Considerations in Preparing the Equine Surgical Patient

5

(6)

Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Equine Surgery

11

(8)

Complications of Equine Surgery

19

(32)

Postoperative Rhabdomyolysis (Myopathy)

19

(5)

Wound Infection

24

(7)

Nosocomial Infections

31

(5)

Laminitis in the Postsurgical Patient

36

(5)

Postoperative Salmonellosis

41

(4)

Infections of the Respiratory Tract

45

(6)

Orthopaedic Surgery

51

(166)

Lag Screw Fixation-Principles

51

(4)

Repair of Fracture of the Third Carpal Bone Using Arthrotomy

55

(7)

Repair of third carpal Bone Slab Fracture Using Arthroscopic Surgery

62

(4)

Repair of a Sagittal Fracture of the Proximal Phalanx (P1)

66

(6)

Repair of Distal Condylar Fractures of the Third Metacarpal or Metatarsal Bones

72

(9)

Internal Fixation of a Midbody Fracture of the Proximal Sesamoid Bone (With or Without Cancellous Bone Grafting)

81

(6)

Compression Plating of Simple and Comminuted Fractures of the Third Metacarpal or Metatarsal (Cannon) Bones

87

(9)

Plate Fixation of a Simple Fracture of the Olecranon

96

(7)

Application of Fiberglass Cast

103

(14)

Harvesting of Cancellous Bone Graft

117

(6)

Transphyseal Bridging With Screws and Wire

123

(7)

Hemicircumferential Transection and Periosteal Stripping

130

(4)

Arthrotomy of the Dorsal Aspect of the Fetlock Joint

134

(3)

Arthrotomy of the Tarsocrural (Tibiotarsal) Joint

137

(4)

Arthrotomy of the Femorotibial joint

141

(5)

Arthrotomy of the Shoulder Joint

146

(4)

Arthroscopic Surgery of the Carpal Joints

150

(6)

Arthroscopic Surgery of the Dorsal Aspect of the Fetlock Joint

156

(4)

Arthroscopic Surgery of the Palmar (Plantar) Aspect of the Fetlock Joint

160

(4)

Arthroscopic Surgery of the Tarsocrural (Tibiotarsal) joint

164

(4)

Arthroscopic Surgery of the Femoropatellar Joint

168

(3)

Arthroscopic Surgery of the Femorotibial Joint

171

(4)

Surgical Treatment of Infective (Septic) Arthritis

175

(4)

Surgical Relief of Carpal Canal Syndrome

179

(3)

Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy (After Bramlage)

182

(5)

Arthrodesis of the Proximal Interphalangeal joint

187

(6)

Arthrodesis of the Distal Tarsal Joints

193

(5)

Arthrodesis of the Fetlock Joint

198

(7)

Decompression of the Suprascapular Nerve

205

(4)

``Street Nail'' Procedure

209

(4)

Surgery for Fibrotic Myopathy (After Bramlage)

213

(4)

Surgery of the Upper Respiratory Tract

217

(72)

Prosthetic Laryngoplasty

217

(8)

Partial Arytenoidectomy

225

(6)

Surgical Relief of Epiglottic Entrapment

231

(7)

Surgical Treatment for Intermittent DDSP

238

(9)

Surgical Treatment of a Subepiglottic Cyst

247

(4)

Extradiverticular Ligation and Balloon Catheter Occlusion

251

(8)

Surgical Management of Guttural Pouch Tympany (Tympanitis)

259

(5)

Nasal Septum Resection

264

(6)

Paranasal Sinus Exploration

270

(6)

Surgical Repair of Depression Fractures of the Skull

276

(5)

Modified Forssell's Operation for Cribbing

281

(5)

Permanent Tracheostomy

286

(3)

Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract

289

(82)

Caudal Molar Extraction

289

(4)

Esophagotomy for Removal of an Esophageal Foreign Body

293

(4)

Surgical Correction of Displacements and Abnormalities of the Small Intestine

297

(15)

Surgical Correction of Displacements and Abnormalities of the Large Intestine

312

(12)

Enterotomy Techniques

324

(3)

Intestinal Resection, Anastomosis, and Stapling: General Considerations

327

(7)

Resection and End-To-End Anastomosis of Small Intestine

334

(3)

Jejunocecal Anastomosis

337

(5)

Large Colon Resection and Anastomosis

342

(7)

Jejunocolic Anastomosis

349

(2)

Temporary Diverting Colostomy for the Management of Rectal Tears

351

(8)

Inguinal Herniorrhaphy

359

(6)

Herniorrhaphy Using Synthetic Mesh and a Fascial Overlay

365

(6)

Surgery of the Urogenital System

371

(44)

Ovariectomy (Tumor Removal)

371

(6)

Urethroplasty (Urethral Extension)

377

(6)

Episioplasty (Perineal Body Reconstruction)

383

(5)

Repair of Third-Degree Perineal Laceration

388

(7)

Repair of a Rectovestibular Fistula

395

(2)

Repair of a Cervical Laceration

397

(4)

Removal of Cystic Calculi (Laparocystotomy)

401

(4)

Resection of the Diseased Urachus in Foals

405

(4)

Cystorrhaphy for Ruptured Bladder in Foals

409

(6)

Removal of a Dentigerous Cyst (Aural Fistula)

415

(4)

Appendix 1. Equipment Required for Lag Screw Fixation with 4.5-mm Cortical Bone Screws

419

(2)

Appendix II. Equipment Appropriate for Bone Plate Application

421

(2)

Appendix III. Equipment Required for Fiberglass Cast Application

423

(2)

Appendix IV. Equipment Required for Arthroscopic Surgery

425

(2)

Index

427

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