Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS, is Associate Dean and Professor of Surgery at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Fort Collins, Colorado.A.N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS, is Chief of Staff of the Large Animal Hospital and Section Chief of Large Animal Surgery and Associate Professor of Large Animal Surgery at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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• About the Companion Website viiiContributors ixPreface to the First Edition xiPreface to the Second Edition xiiiPreface to the Third Edition xvPreface to the Fourth Edition xvii1. Presurgical Considerations 3Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSPreoperative Evaluation of the Patient 3Surgical Judgment 4Principles of Asepsis and Antisepsis 4Surgical Classifications 4Role of Antibiotics 5Preoperative Planning 5Preparation of the Surgical Site 5Postoperative Infection 6References 62. Anesthesia and Fluid Therapy 7Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVAAnesthesia 7Fluid Therapy 23References 293. Surgical Instruments 33Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSUse of Surgical Instruments 33Preparation of Instruments 38General Surgical Instruments 39Instruments Used Specifically in Large Animal Surgery 524. Suture Materials and Needles 61Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSSuture Materials 61Needles 67References 695. Knots and Ligatures 71Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSPrinciples of Knot Tying 71Ligatures 73References 766. Suture Patterns 77Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSBasic Suture Patterns 77Suture Patterns Used for Closure of Hollow Organs 83Stent Bandages (Tie-Over Dressings) 88Suture Patterns for Severed Tendons 88References 917. Principles of Wound Management and the Use of Drains 93Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSWound Management 93Methods of Closure and Healing 96Use of Drains 97References 1018. Reconstructive Surgery of Wounds 103Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSReferences 1119. Equine Orthopedic Surgery 113Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSMedial Patellar Desmotomy 113Lateral Digital Extensor Tenotomy 114Inferior (Distal) Check Ligament Desmotomy 119Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy (After Bramlage) 122Superficial Digital Flexor Tenotomy 124Deep Digital Flexor Tenotomy 126Sectioning of the Palmar (or Plantar) Annular Ligament of the Fetlock 127Palmar Digital Neurectomy 129Amputation of the Splint (II and IV Metacarpal and Metatarsal) Bones 131Arthrotomy of the Fetlock Joint and Removal of an Apical Sesamoid Chip Fracture 134References 13610. Equine Urogenital Surgery 139Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSCastration 139Cryptorchidectomy by the Inguinal, Parainguinal, and Flank Approach 152Laparoscopic Cryptorchidectomy 155Caslick’s Operation for Pneumovagina in the Mare 156Urethroplasty by Caudal Relocation of the Transverse Fold 159Cesarean Section in the Mare 160Circumcision of the Penis (Reefing) 164Amputation of the Penis 166Aanes’ Method of Repair of Third-Degree Perineal Laceration 169References 17411. Surgery of the Equine Upper Respiratory Tract 177Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSTracheostomy 177Laryngotomy, Laryngeal Ventriculectomy, and Ventriculocordectomy 179Partial Resection of the Soft Palate 183Surgical Entry and Drainage of the Guttural Pouches 186References 18912. Equine Dental and Gastrointestinal Surgery 191Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVSRepulsion of Cheek Teeth 191Ventral Midline Laparotomy and Abdominal Exploration 196Standing Flank Laparotomy 202Umbilical Herniorrhaphy in the Foal 207References 21013. Bovine Gastrointestinal Surgery 211A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVSPrinciples of Laparotomy 211Flank Laparotomy and Abdominal Exploration 212Rumenotomy 215Rumenostomy (Rumenal Fistulation) 219Surgical Corrections of Abomasal Displacements and Torsion 221Surgical Correction of Cecal Dilatation/Volvulus 231Small Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis 231References 23214. Bovine Urogenital Surgery 235A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVSCalf Castration 235Urethrostomy 236Hematoma Evacuation of the Bovine Penis 241Preputial Resection and Anastomosis in the Bull 245Surgical Techniques for Teaser Bull Preparation 248Inguinal Herniorrhaphy in the Mature Bull 252Unilateral Castration 257Cesarean Section in the Cow 258Retention Suturing of the Bovine Vulva (Buhner’s Method) 265Cervicopexy for Vaginal Prolapse (after Winkler) 266References 27015. Bovine General Surgery 273A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVSDigit Amputation 273Digit Amputation via Disarticulation 274Eye Enucleation 276Cosmetic Dehorning 277Rib Resection and Pericardiotomy 280Repair of Teat Lacerations 283Third Eyelid Resection 288Tracheotomy 288Umbilical Surgery 289References 29016. Small Ruminant Surgery 293A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVSDehorning the Mature Goat 293Disbudding the Young Goat 295Obstructive Urolithiasis 296Mastectomy 297Vasectomy 298Cesarean Section 299Rectal Prolapse Resection in Small Ruminants 300References 30117. Camelid Surgery 303A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVSCastration of the Llama 303Cesarean Section in the Camelid 304Tooth Removal in the Llama 305References 30918. Swine Surgery 311A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVSCastration of the Piglet 311Inguinal Herniorrhaphy in the Piglet 312Cryptorchid Castration of Piglets 314Preputial Diverticulum Ablation 316Cesarean Section in the Sow 317Ovariohysterectomy in the Pot-Bellied Pig 319Rectal Prolapse Ring Placement 319References 320Index 323