The head and neck addresses the diseases that affect the head and neck structured by anatomical location, and the surgical procedures that are usually used to solve them. The diseases and surgical techniques are described in detail and the information provided is accompanied by numerous high-quality images and illustrations. The book also includes QR codes linked to videos for further information and to aid in the understanding of the techniques.
The head and neck addresses the diseases that affect the head and neck structured by anatomical location, and the surgical procedures that are usually used to solve them. The diseases and surgical techniques are described in detail and information provided is accompanied by numerous high-quality images and illustrations. The book also includes QR codes linked to videos further information and to aid in the understanding of the techniques.
Key Features:
- Book structured by anatomical location and organ system.
- Detailed, practical information.
- Contains a wealth of pictures, diagrams, and QR codes linked to videos.
Authors
José Rodríguez
Full professor of animal surgery and medicine in the Department of Animal Pathology at the University of Zaragoza, Spain.
Jorge Llinás
Director and surgeon at the Valencia Sur veterinary hospital, Valencia, Spain.
Roberto Bussadori
European PhD in veterinary medicine. Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at the Gran Sasso veterinary clinic, Milan, Italy. Surgeon at the Valencia Sur veterinary hospital, Valencia, Spain.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction - General principles of neck surgery. Anaesthetic overview.
2. Skin Lesions - Feline injection-site sarcoma.
3. Oesophagus - Anaesthetic considerations. Cricopharyngeal dysphagia. Foreign bodies in the cervical oesophagus. Oesophageal stricture. Oesophageal diverticula.
4. Trachea - Anaesthetic considerations. Tracheal rupture. Tracheal collapse. Tracheostomy.
5. Thyroid - Anaesthetic considerations. Feline hyperthyroidism. Thyroid tumours.
6. Pinna and Ear Canal - Anaesthetic considerations. Aural haematoma. Wounds and tumours. Cholesteatoma. Resection of the vertical ear canal. Total ear canal ablation. Tympanic bulla osteotomy.
7. Diagnostic Techniques - Radiography. Endoscopy. Computed tomography.
Data sheet
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The head and neck addresses the diseases that affect the head and neck structured by anatomical location, and the surgical procedures that are usually used to solve them. The diseases and surgical techniques are described in detail and the information provided is accompanied by numerous high-quality images and illustrations. The book also includes QR codes linked to videos for further information and to aid in the understanding of the techniques.
