ABSTRACT

This title allows users to effectively diagnose and treat any acute disease of the stomach, intestines, peritoneum, liver, and abdominal wall. Its authorship includes over 20 internationally recognized experts that provide critical information needed by practitioners for management of abdominal diseases. This informative resource provides a thoroug

part |2 pages

Part 1: Normal Anatomy and Physiology

part |2 pages

Part 2: Pathophysiology of Gastrointestinal Diseases

part |2 pages

Part 3: Intestinal Parasitism

chapter 13|12 pages

Intestinal Parasitism

part |2 pages

Part 4: Epidemiology

chapter 14|16 pages

Epidemiology of Colic

part |2 pages

Part 5: Diagnosis

chapter 15|54 pages

Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Disease

part |2 pages

Part 6: Medical Management

chapter 17|28 pages

Treatment of Shock

chapter 18|14 pages

Treatment of Endotoxemia

chapter 19|4 pages

Treatment of Peritonitis

chapter 22|12 pages

Colic in the Foal

part |2 pages

Part 7: Nutritional Management

chapter 23|14 pages

Nutritional Management of the Colic Patient

part |2 pages

Part 8: Anesthesia for Abdominal Surgery

chapter 24|22 pages

Anesthesia for Horses with Colic

part |2 pages

Part 9: Surgery for Acute Abdominal Disease

chapter 25|8 pages

Preparation of the Patient

chapter 26|22 pages

Surgical Exploration and Manipulation

chapter 27|28 pages

Surgical Techniques

chapter 28|12 pages

Intestinal Viability

chapter 30|18 pages

Small Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis

chapter 31|12 pages

Abdominal Closure

part |2 pages

Part 10: Intensive Care and Postoperative Care

chapter 32|10 pages

Monitoring Treatment for Abdominal Disease

chapter 33|12 pages

Postoperative Complications

part |2 pages

Part 11: Specific Diseases

chapter 34|8 pages

Diseases of the Stomach

chapter 35|8 pages

Liver Diseases in Foals

chapter 36|24 pages

Diseases of the Small Intestine

chapter 37|10 pages

Diseases of the Cecum

chapter 38|22 pages

Specific Diseases of the Large Colon

chapter 39|10 pages

Disorders of the Small Colon

chapter 40|18 pages

Rectal Tears

chapter 41|10 pages

Colic and Pregnancy

chapter 43|6 pages

Abdominal Injuries