Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery 5th Edition - May 1, 2025

Your Definitive Guide to Small Animal Wound Management, 5th Edition

This book is a fully updated, state-of-the-art, and image-driven reference on surgical reconstruction and wound management in dogs and cats. Taking a visual approach with detailed line drawings and high-quality clinical photographs, this book provides detailed step-by-step procedures for surgical reconstruction and key information on wound management. The book has been thoroughly revised to include new techniques and updated information, with over 30 new technique plates and more than 200 colored plates and illustrations.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: It covers all body regions, including the face, ears, mouth, eyelids, nose, trunk, external genitalia, and feet. It also provides detailed information on the anatomy of the skin, principles of wound healing, and wound management.
• Wound Management Techniques: The book includes detailed information on wound drainage techniques, negative pressure wound therapy, and management of specific wounds, including bites, thermal, frostbite, gunshot/arrow wounds, and snake/spider bites.
• Reconstructive Surgery: It covers a wide range of reconstructive techniques, including tension relieving techniques, skin stretching techniques, tissue expanders, local and distant skin flaps, and skin grafting techniques.
• Expanded Visuals: It includes over 200 colored plates and illustrations, with a dramatic increase in photographic case series supporting the illustrations.
• Expert Authorship: Written by an accomplished veterinary surgeon based on the author’s years of research and clinical experience, this book is a practical, complete, and state-of-the-art reference.
• Broad Audience: It is an essential resource for veterinary surgeons, surgical oncologists, residents, interns, and small animal practitioners.