Von der Basisoperation, wie beispielsweise einer Kastration, bis hin zu schwierigen Operationen, wie einer Kraniotomie - im "Fossum" findet man alles, was zur Praxis der Kleintierchirurgie gehört. Ob zum Nachschlagen oder zum Abklären aktueller Probleme Chirurgie der Kleintiere lässt keine Fragen offen und ist daher für den chirurgischen Alltag unentbehrlich! Die 5 Top-Herausgeber aus den USA bringen ihr Expertenwissen zu aktuellen Themen, wie minimal-invasiven Chirurgie und Bildgebungsverfahren, ein. Über 2.000 farbige Abbildungen, darunter viele Zeichnungen, verdeutlichen die Inhalte und zeigen chirurgische Abläufe. Tabellen zeigen das Wichtigste auf einen Blick, zahlreiche Kästen heben Inhalte, wie beispielsweise das chirurgische Vorgehen bei Eingriffen, hervor. Diese neue Auflage wurde komplett überarbeitet, aktualisiert und neu strukturiert. Kapitel wurden erweitert, neue kamen hinzu. Entstanden ist ein topaktuelles Werk, das noch stärker auf die praxisrelevanten Fragestellungen von Tierärzten und Studenten der Tiermedizin eingeht. Mit Online -Zugriff auf zahlreiches Video-Material zu Untersuchungen, Arbeitsabläufen sowie physiotherapeutischen Maßnahmen.

Preceded by Small animal surgery / [edited by] Theresa Welch Fossum; Laura Pardi Duprey, Theodore G. Huff, medical illustrators. 4th ed. 2013.

The 3rd edition of this classic textbook continues to serve as a one-stop resource for authoritative information on all aspects of small animal surgery. Coverage includes basic procedures such as spays, castrations, and declaws, as well as more advanced surgeries that might be referred to specialists such as craniotomy, ventral slots, and lung lobectomy. Discussions of general surgical procedures include sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, suturing, preoperative care, and antibiotic use. Key sections provide clinically relevant coverage of soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery. Over 1500 full color illustrations provide exceptionally clear representations of anatomy and currently accepted surgical techniques, including approaches and closure. Over 600 full color photographs and radiographs offer clear images of specific disorders, diseases, and procedures. Information on the most efficient and cost-saving sterilization techniques including scrubless and waterless preparation solutions. General considerations and clinically relevant pathophysiology sections provide practical information for case management. Step-by-step instructions for surgical techniques are presented in italicized blue type for quick and easy reference. Special icons identify advanced procedures that should be referred to an experienced surgeon or specialist. Color-coded tables and boxes call attention to specific data, offering at-a-glance access to key information such as drug dosages, clinical signs, and analgesic protocols. Anesthesia Protocols provide quick and easy access to recommendations for anesthetizing animals with particular diseases or disorders. A new chapter on Fundamentals of Physical Rehabilitation details the basics of physical rehabilitation for practitioners who want to integrate physical therapy into practice. A new chapter on Principles of Minimally Invasive Surgery that describes the principles of performing surgery with the least instrumentation possible, including instrument selection and care and basic techniques. A new chapter on Surgery of the Eye that discusses diseases and disorders of the eye, their medical management, and corrective surgical procedures. Expanded coverage of perioperative multimodal analgesic therapy. Updated coverage of arthroscopy, canine elbow dysplasia, joint replacement, and management of osteoarthritis. The latest information on state-of-the-art radiologic techniques.

From basic procedures like spays, castrations, and declaws to advanced surgeries like craniotomy, vertal slots, and lung lobectomy, Fossum’s Small Animal Surgery, 5th Edition is the go-to, full-color guide for everything that general veterinarians and vet students need to know about both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Five editors bring their expert perspective as they discuss the latest advances in key areas such as imaging modalities, regenerative medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and neurology. There is no better resource to keep you up to date on the latest advances and techniques in small animal surgery! Well illustrated, step-by-step instructions for surgical techniques provide quick reference to practical how-to information in emergency and clinical situations. Anesthesia Protocols offer easy access to recommendations for anesthetizing animals with particular diseases or disorders. Coverage of cutting-edge imaging techniques, including radiographs, CT, MRI, and digital imaging, explores the most useful imaging modalities for demonstrating areas of surgical concern. Clinical tips boxes provide at-a-glance surgical and practice tips. Postsurgical care instructions provide customizable client aftercare handouts for many of the procedures in the book. Reference links to PubMed grant access to full-text articles. NEW! Expanded sections on thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, and laparoscopy reflect the significant growth in minimally invasive procedures in vet medicine. NEW! Significantly revised section on joint disease includes additional techniques and procedures. NEW! Revised chapter on regenerative medicine emphasizes application of stem cell and regenerative medicine technologies to clinical patients. NEW! Increased emphasis on differential diagnosis helps you learn how to avoid misdiagnoses that result in unnecessary surgery with the inclusion of boxes covering disorders that may mimic the more commonly encountered surgical neurologic problems that are not actual disorders requiring surgical repair. NEW! Correlation boxes highlight the advances in veterinary medicine that correlate with human medicine. NEW! Expanded chapter on neurologic examination cover how to perform a proper neurologic exam to detect problems in cats and dogs. NEW! Step-by-step procedure videos that walk through both basic and advanced procedures have been added to this new edition. NEW! Aftercare instructions and rarely performed procedures have been added to the Expert Consult.

The third edition of this classic textbook covers basic procedures such as spays, castrations, and declaws, as well as more advanced surgeries that might be referred to specialists such as craniotomy, ventral slots, and lung lobectomy. Key sections provide clinically relevant coverage of soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery.