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Operative Techniques

Operative techniques are a feature of our manual series and provide a step-by-step illustrated guide to the surgical procedures detailed in the related chapter.  Our manuals series includes some 300 operative technique sections and this page provides an A-Z listing of all the manual chapters that contain them. You will need to purchase access to the source chapter to view the full text.

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    • Facial abscesses
      BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Surgery, Dentistry and Imaging

      Facial abscesses are a common problem in pet rabbits, and rapid advances have been made in their successful treatment in recent years. This chapter covers the aetiology of abscesses; clinical features; differential diagnosis; types of abscess; diagnostic procedures; antibiotic therapy; surgical management; non-surgical management; prognosis; and retrobulbar abscesses. : Treating a dental abscess with marsupialization.

    • The female reproductive system
      BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Abdominal Surgery

      Elective neutering of female dogs and cats is one of the commonest surgeries performed in veterinary practice. Over the last decade, sterilization techniques in the bitch have advanced with the introduction of laparoscopic techniques and the acceptance of both ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy for routine neutering. This chapter addresses anatomy and surgical procedures, broken down into uterus; ovaries; vagina, vestibule and vulva; and external genitalia. Practical tips are highlighted throughout. Canine ovariohysterectomy; Canine ovariectomy; Feline ovariohysterectomy; Caesarian section; Episioplasty; Episiotomy.

    • The femur
      BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Fracture Repair and Management

      Femoral fractures occur with high frequency in dogs and cats, representing 45% of all long bone fractures. Fracture typically occurs following substantial trauma such as road traffic accident and, as such, individual fracture configuration can vary dramatically. The chapter looks at fractures of the proximal femur, fractures of the diaphysis, fractures of the distal femur. Epiphyseal fractures of the femoral head; Physeal, subcapital and intertrochanteric fractures; Fractures of the greater trochanter; Intramedullary pinning of spiral/long oblique diaphyseal fractures; Open bone plating of the diaphysis; Pin-plate stabilization of comminuted diaphyseal fractures; External skeletal fixation of the femur; Distal femoral physeal fracture stabilization in immature patients; Supracondylar fracture stabilization in mature patients; Articular fractures of the femoral condyle.

    • Fracture management
      BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Surgery, Dentistry and Imaging

      Rabbits are popular pets and many are presented to veterinary surgeons with a history of sudden lameness caused by a fracture. For many clinicians this is a daunting prospect. This chapter covers the various types of fracture in rabbits, how to formulate a treatment plan, treatment options, and assessment of the patient and fracture. It goes on to address orthopaedic surgery, the management of specific fractures and postoperative complications. : External fixation of a tibial fracture.

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