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.
By:
David E. Freeman (University of Florida Gainesville Florida USA)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 275mm,
Width: 243mm,
Spine: 43mm
ISBN: 9781118479124
ISBN 10: 1118479122
Pages: 744
Publication Date: 18 March 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Preface About the companion website 1 Diseases of the Stomach 2 Diseases of the Small Intestine 3 Diseases of the Cecum 4 Diseases of the Large Colon 5 Diseases of the Small Colon, Rectum and Anus 6 Miscellaneous Colics 7 False Colics 8 Chronic and Recurrent Colic 9 Colic in Foals and Weanlings 10 Colics of Pregnancy and Peripartum Period 11 Pathophysiology of Intestinal Obstruction and Ischemia 12 Assessment of the Horse with Colic 13 Decision-Making and Communications 14 Preoperative Stabilization and Treatments 15 Fluid Therapy 16 Management of Intraabdominal Hemorrhage 17 Nonsurgical Treatments of Obstructive Intestinal Diseases 18 Anesthesia 19 Surgical Planning and Equipment 20 Surgical Approach and Exploration 21 Suture Patterns, Knots and Miscellaneous Procedures 22 Surgery of the Stomach, Duodenum and Bile Duct 23 Surgical Correction of Small Intestinal Diseases 24 Small Intestinal Viability and Extent of Resection 25 Resection of Mesentery and Decompression of Small Intestine 26 Jejunojejunostomy 27 Surgery of the Ileum 28 Jejunocecostomy 29 Surgery of the Cecum 30 Surgery of the Large Colon 31 Large Colon Resection, Anastomosis and Bypass 32 Colopexy 33 Surgery of the Small Colon, Rectum and Anus 34 Miscellaneous Colic-Related Abdominal Surgeries and Procedures 35 Adjunctive Intraoperative Procedures 36 Intraoperative Complications 37 Closure of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision 38 Complications in Closure of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision 39 Postoperative Reflux 40 Miscellaneous Postoperative Complications 41 Postoperative Monitoring 42 Postoperative Management 43 Postoperative Fluid Therapy 44 Postoperative Feeding 45 Early Repeat Celiotomy 46 Survival and Recovery 47 The Future
David E. Freeman, MVB, MRCVS, PhD, DACVS, is Appleton Endowed Professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, USA.
