Small Animal Thoracic Surgery

A state-of-the-art reference for all aspects of thoracic surgery in dogs and cats

Written by two of the foremost experts in this area of surgery, Small Animal Thoracic Surgery encompasses both basic and advanced thoracic surgery for dogs and cats. It provides a host of well-illustrated techniques for thoracic surgery, including classic open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, thoracoscopy, and image-guided hybrid surgery. This comprehensive and detailed book will help improve outcomes of thoracic cavity operations in small animal patients.

Small Animal Thoracic Surgery provides the most current and complete information available on this challenging area of surgery. The book offers guidance for treating the many disorders that can affect the canine and feline thoracic cavity, including pleural effusions, pneumothorax, hernias, heart disease, and more.

Small Animal Thoracic Surgery:

• Presents step-by-step descriptions of thoracic surgeries ranging from basic to advanced
• Features high-quality illustrations that depict key steps for each procedure
• Covers emerging minimally-invasive procedures, including thoracoscopy
• Offers up-to-date information for surgical treatment of ailments of the heart and lungs
• Provides video clips of procedures on a companion website

An invaluable reference for veterinary surgeons, Small Animal Thoracic Surgery is also an ideal aid for general practitioners who perform some of the basic procedures in their clinics.

Keywords: Animal surgery; thoracic surgery; cardiac surgery; cardiothoracic surgery; heart surgery; classic open surgery; minimally invasive surgery; thoracoscopy; thoracotomy; sternotomy; thoracic wall; image-guided hybrid surgery; resection; reconstruction; pleural space; thymus; esophagus; animal diseases; small animal disorders; animal heart and lung ailments; pleural effusion; pneumothorax; hernia; hiatal hernia; heart disease; cardiac disease; trachea; lungs; diaphragm; pericardium; cardiopulmonary bypass; congenital heart defects; valvular heart disease; cardiac neoplasia; epicardial pacemaker implantation; veterinarian; veterinary surgeons; veterinary school; animal doctor; animal medical procedures; animal medicine; canine surgery; feline surgery; animal clinics; small animal practitioners; cat surgery; dog surgery; animal surgeons; BSAVA; E. Christopher Orton; Eric Monnet; Small Animal Thoracic Surgery, Veterinary Medicine / Dogs & Cats, Veterinary Medicine - Dogs & Cats