Nonsurgical Disorders of the Brain and Spine
Chapter 43 Nonsurgical Disorders of the Brain and Spine There are a number of nonsurgical disorders of the brain and spine that neurosurgeons need to be familiar with because (1)…
Surgical Instrumentation
Chapter 7 Surgical Instrumentation Instrument Categories Each type of surgical instrument is designed for a particular use and should be used only for that purpose. Using instruments for procedures for…
Biomaterials, Suturing, and Hemostasis
Chapter 8 Biomaterials, Suturing, and Hemostasis Sutures and Suture Selection Suture plays an important role in wound repair by providing hemostasis and support for healing tissue. Tissues have different requirements…
Surgery of the Hemolymphatic System
Chapter 24 Surgery of the Hemolymphatic System Surgery of the Lymphatic System General Principles and Techniques Definitions Tissue for histopathologic examination of lymph nodes may be obtained by removing the…
Anesthesia and Perioperative Multimodal Therapy
Chapter 12 Anesthesia and Perioperative Multimodal Therapy Review of Pain Pathways Similar to other sensations such as touch or pressure, pain perception depends on specialized neurons that travel through the…
Other Diseases of Bones and Joints
Chapter 36 Other Diseases of Bones and Joints Hypertrophic Osteopathy Definitions Hypertrophic osteopathy is a diffuse periosteal reaction resulting in new bone formation around the metacarpal, metatarsal, and long bones….
Surgery of the Cauda Equina
Chapter 42 Surgery of the Cauda Equina General Principles and Techniques Definitions The cauda equina is the leash of nerve roots derived from the terminal spinal cord segments from L7…
Management of Muscle and Tendon Injury or Disease
Chapter 35 Management of Muscle and Tendon Injury or Disease General Principles and Techniques Muscle Contusion and Strains Definitions A contusion is a bruise of the muscle with varying degrees…
Principles of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chapter 13 Principles of Minimally Invasive Surgery Minimally invasive surgery (i.e., endoscopy) is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in veterinary medicine. This chapter provides a brief overview of endoscopic…
Surgery of the Extrahepatic Biliary System
Chapter 22 Surgery of the Extrahepatic Biliary System General Principles and Techniques Definitions Cholecystotomy is the creation of an opening into the gallbladder for drainage; cholecystectomy is removal of the…
