Jolle Kirpensteijn

The new edition of this practical atlas describes and illustrates, step-by-step, all currently available reconstructive surgical techniques. With new real-life cases and detailed sketches, the book covers both dogs and cats with skin defects caused by injury or tumor resection. The reader is given the widest possible range of treatment options for dealing with individual cases. This second edition includesupdated, evidence-based descriptions of the techniques, including new techniques in wound management, such as vacuum-assisted closure, negative pressure wound therapy, and more.additional images of actual patients, focusing on clinical outcomesa completely revised chapter on eyelid reconstructive surgery by Dr. Rick Sancheza completely revised chapter on microvascular reconstructive techniques, authored by Dr. Alberto Ballestína brand new final chapter on optimizing outcomes and minimizing complications in wound management by new editor and author Dr. Bryden J. Stanley. The atlas explores the similarities and differences between dogs and cats, with summary tables highlighting important concepts and reconstructive techniques. It offers precise, step-by-step instructions for any veterinarian or student practicing skin surgery and provides a wealth of clear illustrations.

In this concise and practical volume the authors describe and illustrate step by step all currently available reconstructive surgical techniques. The book covers both dogs and cats with skin defects caused by injury or tumor resection and the reader is given the widest possible range of treatment options for dealing with individual cases. After describing a new protocol for wound management in companion animals, and general, avascular and microvascular reconstructive techniques, the authors deal with specific techniques region by region: facial area and head, eyelids, neck and trunk, forelimb, and hindlimb. Reconstructive Surgery and Wound Management of the Dog and Cat is an accessible overview and a source of practical help to improve treatment of patients with skin wounds. The book incorporates concise text, precise instructions and a wealth of top-quality color images. It will be of value to veterinary practitioners and students alike.