Advances in Equine Upper Respiratory Surgery is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference on surgical techniques in the upper respiratory tract in the horse, presenting theory and background as well as detailed procedures information. Part of the Advances in Veterinary Surgery series copublished with the ACVS Foundation, the book covers the most common upper respiratory diseases, with in-depth information on laryngeal hemiplegia and dorsal displacement of the soft palate. Providing a complete resource, the book reflects the current state of the art, offering a significant update on disorders of the nasal septum, nasal passage, paranasal sinuses, hard and soft palate, epiglottis, arytenoids, guttural pouch, and trachea in the horse.

The book includes 200 images illustrating key points of each surgical procedure. Potential complications and expectation management are discussed alongside the technique information. Advances in Equine Upper Respiratory Surgery is a useful reference for those in clinical practice and surgical residents.

About the Author

Jan F. Hawkins, DVM, DACVS, is an Associate Professor of Large Animal Surgery in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Reviews

"Overall, this book is a useful reference that is thorough, accurate, and a quick read for any situation. I recommend it to veterinarians at all levels who have an interest in upper airway disorders of horses. Personally, I am pleased to own this book." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 December 2015)

Book Information
ISBN 9780470959602
Author Jan F. Hawkins
Format Hardback
Page Count 296
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 794g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 188mm * 23mm