Reconstructive Surgery and Wound Management

of the Dog and Cat

February 25, 2013 by CRC Press
Reference - 240 Pages - 584 Color
ISBN 9781840761634 - CAT# K21981

Summary
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.

Table of Contents
Introduction to companion animal reconstructive surgery
Wound management: A new protocol for companion animals
General reconstructive techniques
Avascular and microvascular reconstructive techniques
Head and eyelids reconstructive techniques
Reconstruction techniques of the neck and trunk
Reconstruction techniques of the forelimb
Reconstruction techniques of the hind limb

Reviews
"THIS could be described as the recipe book of wound management for the small animal
practitioner. ... In summary, this is an excellent addition to the library of the general practitioner.
The chapter on wound management is particularly useful, as it provides both a comprehensive
review and a recipe for managing wounds that can be varied according to need."
Ross Doust, in Veterinary Record, February 14, 2015

"With the help of this beautifully illustrated book, you should feel more confident about an
aesthetically acceptable outcome. You might also find the before and after photos very
useful when it comes to explaining the procedure to the owner."
Vets Today