Small Animal Surgical Emergencies E-Book

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 1929

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

Small Animal Surgical Emergencies is a practical reference to soft tissue and orthopedic emergencies commonly encountered in small animal practice. * Covers common soft tissue and orthopedic emergencies * Provides step-by-step procedures for stabilizing and operating on the emergent patient * Promotes problem-solving through algorithms and case studies * Depicts the concepts described using radiographs, ultrasounds, contrast studies, and photographs * Includes access to a companion website with video clips, case studies, and images

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

List of Contributors

Preface

Acknowledgements

About the Companion Website

Chapter 1: Triage and Initial Stabilization of the Emergency Small Animal Surgical Patient

Introduction

Triage and initial assessment

Respiratory assessment

Cardiovascular assessment

Dehydration

Neurologic assessment

Urinary assessment

Vascular access

Analgesia, sedation, and anxiolytics (Table 1.3)

References

Section I: Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 2: Emergency Stabilization of the Acute Abdomen Patient

Introduction

Pathophysiology of acute abdomen

Differential diagnoses

Primary assessment

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: Esophageal Foreign Bodies

Introduction

Anatomy

Pathophysiology of esophageal injury (Figure 3.3)

Presentation

Emergency stabilization

Diagnostics

Nonsurgical treatment

Surgical treatment

Postoperative care

Complications

Fishhooks and needles

Esophageal stick injuries

References

Chapter 4: Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies

Introduction

Classification of foreign bodies

Pathophysiology

Signalment, history, and physical examination

Laboratory findings

Imaging

Surgical techniques

Postoperative care

Long-term postoperative complications

Prognosis

References

Chapter 5: Intussusception

Introduction

Clinical presentation

Diagnosis

Initial stabilization

Surgical management

Postoperative care and complications

Prognosis

References

Chapter 6: Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus

Introduction

Pathogenesis

Pathophysiology

Clinical presentation

Stabilization and diagnostic evaluation

Operative techniques

Postoperative care

Complications

Outcome and prognosis

References

Chapter 7: Mesenteric Torsion

Definition and pathophysiology

Presentation

Diagnostics

Treatment

Complications and their management

Prognosis

References

Chapter 8: Peritonitis

Anatomy [1]

Etiology

Diagnosis

Considerations for patient care

Surgical therapy

Prognosis

Summary

References

Chapter 9: Biliary Emergencies

Anatomy

Physiology

Etiology

Diagnosis

Surgery

Postoperative monitoring and treatment

Prognosis

References

Chapter 10: Hemoperitoneum

Introduction

History and clinical signs

Physical examination

Emergency stabilization

Diagnostics

Medical management

Surgical management

Traumatic hemoperitoneum

Spontaneous hemoperitoneum

Postoperative care

Complications

Prognosis

References

Chapter 11: True Abdominal Hernias

Introduction

Umbilical hernias

Inguinal/scrotal hernias

References

Chapter 12: Traumatic and Incisional Hernias

Anatomy (Figures 12.1 and 12.2)

Traumatic hernias

Incisional hernias

References

Chapter 13: Perineal Hernias

Anatomy

Etiology of perineal hernias

History and signalment

Physical examination findings

Treatment of uncomplicated perineal hernia

Adjuncts to herniorrhaphy

Emergency presentations

References

Chapter 14: Pancreatic Abscessation

Introduction

Anatomy

Clinical presentation

Emergency stabilization

Diagnostics

Surgical management

Postoperative care

Postoperative complications

Prognosis

Alternative approaches

References

Chapter 15: Hepatic Emergencies

Anatomy

Physiology

Preoperative diagnostics and treatment for suspected liver diseases

Surgical techniques

Postoperative complications and management

Specific liver diseases

Conclusion

References

Chapter 16: Bleeding Gastrointestinal Ulcers

Introduction

Etiology

History and clinical signs

Physical examination (Figure 16.1)

Diagnostics

Medical management

Surgical management

Treatments of the future

Prognosis

References

Section II: Urinary System

Chapter 17: Stabilization of the Uremic Patient

Introduction

Diagnosis of acute uremia

Complications of acute uremia

Initial assessment of the uremic patient

Monitoring the uremic patient

Treatment of uremia

References

Chapter 18: Urinary Tract Trauma: Renal and Ureteral Injury

Anatomy [1]

Causes of renal trauma

Ureteral trauma

References

Chapter 19: Urinary Tract Trauma: Approach to the Uroabdomen

Introduction

History and clinical signs

Initial evaluation

Patient stabilization

Diagnosis of uroabdomen

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical treatment

Complications

References

Chapter 20: Urinary Tract Trauma: Urethral Injury

Initial assessment

Patient stabilization

Diagnosis

Treatment

References

Chapter 21: Urinary Obstruction: Ureteral Obstruction

Introduction

Diagnostic evaluation

Medical therapy

Instrumentation for ureteral surgery

Preoperative preparation

Ureterotomy [12]

Ureteral anastomosis [12]

Neoureterocystostomy [16, 17]

Complications

Ureteral stenting [19–22]

Complications

Subcutaneous ureteral bypass system [22, 24]

Complications

Postoperative care

References

Chapter 22: Urinary Obstruction: Urethral Obstruction

Introduction

Anatomy

Signalment and presenting complaint

Initial diagnostics and stabilization

Definitive surgical techniques for treatment of urethral obstruction in the emergent patient

Urethral stenting

References

Section III: Respiratory System

Chapter 23: Upper Airway Disease: Stabilization Techniques for Patients with an Upper Respiratory Obstruction

Introduction

Clinical evaluation

Emergency stabilization

Diagnostics

Additional considerations

Summary

References

Chapter 24: Upper Airway Disease: Tracheostomy

Introduction

Equipment

Anatomy

Surgical approach

Aftercare and management

Complications

Prognosis

References

Chapter 25: Upper Airway Disease: Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Anatomy and pathophysiology

Presentation

Emergency stabilization

Diagnostics

Surgical therapy/operative technique

Postoperative care

Surgical complications and management

References

Chapter 26: Upper Airway Disease: Laryngeal Paralysis

Introduction

Anatomy

Physiology and pathophysiology

Clinical presentation

Diagnostics

Emergency treatment

Medical management

Surgical management

Aftercare

Complications

Prognosis

References

Chapter 27: Upper Airway Disease: Laryngeal Trauma

Introduction

Clinical signs and diagnosis

Emergency management of laryngeal trauma

References

Chapter 28: Upper Airway Disease: Tracheal Collapse

Etiology and signalment

Clinical signs and physical examination

Diagnostics

Treatment options

Postprocedural complications and outcome

References

Chapter 29: Pleural Space Disease: Stabilization Techniques for Patients with Pleural Space Disease

Introduction

Clinical signs

Patient stabilization and diagnostic evaluation

Specific causes of pleural space disease

Stabilization techniques

References

Chapter 30: Pleural Space Disease: Diaphragmatic Hernia

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Anatomy

Signalment

Clinical signs

Physical examination

Diagnostic testing

Treatment

Postoperative care

Complications

References

Chapter 31: Pleural Space Disease: Pyothorax

Etiology and pathophysiology

Presentation

Emergency stabilization

Diagnostics

Medical management

Surgical treatment

Postoperative care

Prognosis

References

Chapter 32: Pleural Space Disease: Hemothorax

Introduction

Anatomy [1, 2]

Etiology

Diagnosis

Therapy

References

Chapter 33: Pleural Space Disease: Pneumothorax

Etiology

Pathophysiology

Presentation

Emergency stabilization

Diagnostics

Medical management

Surgical management

Postoperative care

Prognosis

References

Chapter 34: Pleural Space Disease: Lung Lobe Torsion

Anatomy (Figures 34.1 and 34.2)

Etiology and pathophysiology

Presentation

Emergency stabilization

Diagnostics

Operative techniques (see Chapter 35)

Intraoperative complications

Postoperative care

Postoperative complications

Comparative medicine

References

Chapter 35: Pleural Space Disease: Surgical Approach to the Thoracic Cavity

Introduction

Lateral thoracotomy (Video 35.1)

Median sternotomy (Video 35.2)

Thoracoscopy/VATS

Lung lobectomy techniques

References

Chapter 36: Chest Wall Disease: Stabilization Techniques for Patients with Chest Wall Disease

Introduction

General stabilization approach

Nonpenetrating wounds

Penetrating wounds

Conclusion

References

Chapter 37: Chest Wall Disease: Pectus Excavatum

Introduction

Etiology

Clinical signs and physical examination

Emergency stabilization

Diagnostics

Severity of deformity

Treatment options

Anesthetic considerations

Perioperative and postoperative complications

Postoperative care

Prognosis

References

Chapter 38: Chest Wall Disease: Flail Chest

Introduction

Clinical signs and diagnosis

Treatment

References

Section IV: Cardiovascular System

Chapter 39: Pacemaker Therapy

Introduction

Indications for pacemaker therapy

Patient evaluation

Transcutaneous pacing

Transvenous and epicardial pacemaker components

Pacing basics

Temporary transvenous pacemakers (Figure 39.5)