Surgical Complications and Wound Healing in the Small Animal Practice

Presents practical knowledge for the successful treatment of naturally occurring wounds, surgical infections and complications in small animals. The book seeks to provide instruction for reducing patient morbidity associated with adverse perioperative conditions.

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This comprehensive reference presents practical knowledge for the successful treatment of naturally occurring wounds, surgical infections and complications in small animals. The book seeks to provide instruction for reducing patient morbidity associated with adverse perioperative conditions. Clinical specialists from both the US and Canada present topics including important perioperative considerations such as wound healing, infections, anaesthesia, surgical devices and physical therapy. The book also provides coverage of "hot" areas of interest in rapidly expanding fields to keep the reader abreast of current trends, and includes adjuncts to wound healing - nutrition, anaesthetics, and physical therapy.