Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery offers state-of-the-art, detailed guidance on performing neurosurgical techniques in dogs and cats, from indications and surgical anatomy to procedures and post-operative care.
Presents an up-to-date, detailed reference on veterinary neurosurgery techniques, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced
Provides guidance on why, when, and how to perform neurosurgical procedures
Includes information on diagnostic evaluation, surgical planning, and instrumentation as well as step-by-step descriptions of specific procedures
Copublished with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation and American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Offers video clips on a companion website
From the Inside Flap
Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery
Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery offers state-of-the-art, detailed guidance on performing neurosurgical techniques in dogs and cats. Well illustrated throughout, the book provides comprehensive information on neurosurgical techniques both basic and advanced. Taking a complete approach to veterinary neurosurgery, from indications and surgical anatomy to procedures and post-operative care, Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery is an up-to-date, complete reference for the veterinary neurosurgeon.
Each procedure chapter discusses indications and surgical anatomy, with the heart of the chapter devoted to describing the technique. Chapters also cover diagnostic evaluations, surgical planning, instrumentation, and post-operative care. A companion website provides video clips of many procedures. Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery is an essential resource for anyone performing neurosurgical procedures.
Key features
• Presents an up-to-date, detailed reference on veterinary neurosurgery techniques, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced
• Provides guidance on why, when, and how to perform neurosurgical procedures • Includes information on diagnostic evaluation, surgical planning, and instrumentation as well as step-by-step descriptions of specific procedures
• Copublished with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation and American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Offers video clips on a companion website
From the Back Cover
Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery
Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery offers state-of-the-art, detailed guidance on performing neurosurgical techniques in dogs and cats. Well illustrated throughout, the book provides comprehensive information on neurosurgical techniques both basic and advanced. Taking a complete approach to veterinary neurosurgery, from indications and surgical anatomy to procedures and post-operative care, Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery is an up-to-date, complete reference for the veterinary neurosurgeon.
Each procedure chapter discusses indications and surgical anatomy, with the heart of the chapter devoted to describing the technique. Chapters also cover diagnostic evaluations, surgical planning, instrumentation, and post-operative care. A companion website provides video clips of many procedures. Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery is an essential resource for anyone performing neurosurgical procedures.
Key features
• Presents an up-to-date, detailed reference on veterinary neurosurgery techniques, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced
• Provides guidance on why, when, and how to perform neurosurgical procedures • Includes information on diagnostic evaluation, surgical planning, and instrumentation as well as step-by-step descriptions of specific procedures
• Copublished with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation and American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Offers video clips on a companion website
About the Author
The editors
Andy Shores, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) is Clinical Professor and Chief of Neurosurgery and Neurology at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA and the Veterinary Specialty Center in Starkville, Mississippi, USA.
Brigitte A. Brisson, DMV, DVSc, DACVS, is Professor of Small Animal Surgery in the Department of Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
This book is accompanied by a companion website:
The website provides video clips of procedures
