Equine Respiratory Medicine and Surgery

Equine Respiratory Medicine and Surgery

A comprehensive reference on the diagnosis and management of respiratory disorders in horses, covering respiratory physiology, clinical examination, diagnostic techniques, and medical and surgical treatment. The book progresses from the upper airways and larynx to the lower airways, lungs, and diaphragm, with coverage of infectious, allergic, traumatic, cystic, and neoplastic conditions.

Key Features:

• Equine respiratory medicine and surgery
• Respiratory physiology and anatomy
• Clinical examination techniques
• Diagnostic investigation and imaging
• Upper airway and laryngeal disorders
• Sinus and nasal diseases
• Lower airway and pulmonary disorders
• Infectious and allergic respiratory diseases
• Trauma, cysts, and respiratory tumors
• Medical and surgical treatment
• Radiography, ultrasonography, CT, and MRI
• Integrated clinical photographs and illustrations
• International veterinary perspective
• Practical reference for veterinarians and veterinary students