Colic Surgery in the Horse 1st Edition - September 10, 2025

A Comprehensive Guide to Equine Colic Surgery

This book is a state-of-the-art reference that presents a detailed exploration of surgical procedures in the horse abdomen. It offers step-by-step instructions for abdominal surgeries in the equine patient with accompanying photographs and illustrations, making it an essential and accessible resource for all veterinarians engaged in the surgical treatment of colic in horses.

Key Features

• Practical Approach: Covering all aspects of colic surgery, the book emphasizes a practical approach designed to improve outcomes after surgical treatment.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: It offers step-by-step instructions for abdominal surgeries in the equine patient, with accompanying photographs and illustrations.
• Comprehensive Coverage: It includes a thorough introduction to diseases of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine that cause colic in horses.
• Decision-Making: It presents comprehensive explorations of the assessment of colic and practical discussions of owner-involved decision-making in the treatment of equine colic.
• Pre- and Post-Operative Management: It provides complete coverage of preoperative management and anesthesia and surgery preparation, as well as postoperative treatment.
• Target Audience: Written for equine surgeons, residents and interns, this book will also benefit equine veterinary practitioners with an interest in the treatment of colic in horses.