Complications in Small Animal Surgery 1st Edition

“Complications in Small Animal Surgery” is complete, illustrated, and thoroughly ‘user friendly’ in commentary, text, organization, and presentation, making it very highly recommended for Veterinary School curriculums and academic library Veterinary Medicine reference collections and supplemental studies reading lists.” (Midwest Book Review 2016)

“Discussions are in-depth and include all the physiological and medical background needed for veterinary practitioners to make basic assessments in clinical and emergency settings.” (Donovan’s literary Services 2016)

“The organization of this book is optimized for quick reference for practicing veterinary surgeons……This will be a useful companion for all veterinarians performing surgery and students learning surgery.” (Doody Enterprises 2016)

Complications in Small Animal Surgery is a detailed, case-based resource for diagnosing, managing, and preventing complications in small animal surgery. Highly practical and user-friendly, the book is designed to quickly provide specific guidance on techniques and information essential to successfully managing surgical complications. With many images, algorithms, tables, and practical tips, this new book is carefully designed to provide an ideal clinical reference for students, clinicians, and surgeons of all skill levels.

The book begins with information on complications common to many types of surgeries, then moves on to complications associated with specific procedures. Each section offers information on definitions, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and prevention, with a scientific summary supporting recommendations. Chapters are organized by body system, with information cross-referenced where necessary, making it easy to find and apply information.

Key features

• Presents comprehensive information on diagnosing, managing, and preventing surgical complications using an accessible format
• Offers a well-defined, thoroughly illustrated format to maximize practical value, with algorithms, tables, practical tips, and many images throughout
• Covers common and uncommon complications in all body systems
• Serves as a reference to recent literature relevant to each complication
• Includes access to a companion website with videos, figures from the book available for download into PowerPoint, and linked references at www.wiley.com/go/griffon/complications