Small Animal Thoracic Surgery 1st Edition

Drainage of the pleural space is required when air or fluid is present in the pleural space and is interfering with lung expansion. Drainage systems can implanted under the skin for cases that require chronic pleural drainage. Thoracocentesis is typically performed through the lateral thoracic wall with the animal standing or in lateral recumbency. Thoracostomy tubes are always placed for short-term management of the pleural space after thoracic surgery. Thoracostomy tubes are also indicated when animals present with large volumes of fluid or air the pleural space or when intermittent thoracocentesis fails to palliate clinical signs. Relative contraindications for placement of a thoracostomy tube are coagulopathy or presence of pleural adhesions. Adhesions are difficult to predict even with an ultrasound, but fortunately, are rare in dogs and cats. Long-term drainage of the pleural space is sometimes needed for dogs or cats with chronic pleural effusions such as neoplastic effusions, idiopathic chylothorax, and right-sided heart failure.
A state-of-the-art reference for all aspects of thoracic surgery in dogs and cats
Written by two of the foremost experts in this area of surgery, Small Animal Thoracic Surgery encompasses both basic and advanced thoracic surgery for dogs and cats. It provides a host of well-illustrated techniques for thoracic surgery, including classic open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, thoracoscopy, and image-guided hybrid surgery. This comprehensive and detailed book will help improve outcomes of thoracic cavity operations in small animal patients.
Small Animal Thoracic Surgery provides the most current and complete information available on this challenging area of surgery. The book offers guidance for treating the many disorders that can affect the canine and feline thoracic cavity, including pleural effusions, pneumothorax, hernias, heart disease, and more.
Small Animal Thoracic Surgery:
• Presents step-by-step descriptions of thoracic surgeries ranging from basic to advanced
• Features high-quality illustrations that depict key steps for each procedure
• Covers emerging minimally-invasive procedures, including thoracoscopy
• Offers up-to-date information for surgical treatment of ailments of the heart and lungs
• Provides video clips of procedures on a companion website
An invaluable reference for veterinary surgeons, Small Animal Thoracic Surgery is also an ideal aid for general practitioners who perform some of the basic procedures in their clinics.