Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, Fourth Edition is an updated version of the classic resource for step-by-step instruction on basic surgical techniques in cattle, horses, swine, goats, and llamas. With detailed line drawings to demonstrate the principles discussed, the book addresses general aspects of surgery such as anesthesia and equipment and provides descriptions of surgical conditions and techniques commonly encountered in large animal practice. Now including a website with interactive review questions and the figures from the book in PowerPoint, the Fourth Edition is a highly practical, reliable guide for veterinary students and veterinary practitioners with a large animal caseload. The Fourth Edition includes eight new techniques and completely rewritten chapters on anesthesia, equine wound management, and surgical techniques in bovine and swine patients, as well as revisions to reflect advances throughout the book and updated references. Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery continues to supply students and practitioners alike with a valuable resource on the fundamental techniques of farm animal surgery.

Table of Contents:
About the Companion Website viii Contributors ix Preface to the First Edition xi Preface to the Second Edition xiii Preface to the Third Edition xv Preface to the Fourth Edition xvii 1. Presurgical Considerations 3 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Preoperative Evaluation of the Patient 3 Surgical Judgment 4 Principles of Asepsis and Antisepsis 4 Surgical Classifications 4 Role of Antibiotics 5 Preoperative Planning 5 Preparation of the Surgical Site 5 Postoperative Infection 6 References 6 2. Anesthesia and Fluid Therapy 7 Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVA Anesthesia 7 Fluid Therapy 23 References 29 3. Surgical Instruments 33 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Use of Surgical Instruments 33 Preparation of Instruments 38 General Surgical Instruments 39 Instruments Used Specifically in Large Animal Surgery 52 4. Suture Materials and Needles 61 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Suture Materials 61 Needles 67 References 69 5. Knots and Ligatures 71 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Principles of Knot Tying 71 Ligatures 73 References 76 6. Suture Patterns 77 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Basic Suture Patterns 77 Suture Patterns Used for Closure of Hollow Organs 83 Stent Bandages (Tie-Over Dressings) 88 Suture Patterns for Severed Tendons 88 References 91 7. Principles of Wound Management and the Use of Drains 93 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Wound Management 93 Methods of Closure and Healing 96 Use of Drains 97 References 101 8. Reconstructive Surgery of Wounds 103 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS References 111 9. Equine Orthopedic Surgery 113 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Medial Patellar Desmotomy 113 Lateral Digital Extensor Tenotomy 114 Inferior (Distal) Check Ligament Desmotomy 119 Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy (After Bramlage) 122 Superficial Digital Flexor Tenotomy 124 Deep Digital Flexor Tenotomy 126 Sectioning of the Palmar (or Plantar) Annular Ligament of the Fetlock 127 Palmar Digital Neurectomy 129 Amputation of the Splint (II and IV Metacarpal and Metatarsal) Bones 131 Arthrotomy of the Fetlock Joint and Removal of an Apical Sesamoid Chip Fracture 134 References 136 10. Equine Urogenital Surgery 139 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Castration 139 Cryptorchidectomy by the Inguinal, Parainguinal, and Flank Approach 152 Laparoscopic Cryptorchidectomy 155 Caslick’s Operation for Pneumovagina in the Mare 156 Urethroplasty by Caudal Relocation of the Transverse Fold 159 Cesarean Section in the Mare 160 Circumcision of the Penis (Reefing) 164 Amputation of the Penis 166 Aanes’ Method of Repair of Third-Degree Perineal Laceration 169 References 174 11. Surgery of the Equine Upper Respiratory Tract 177 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Tracheostomy 177 Laryngotomy, Laryngeal Ventriculectomy, and Ventriculocordectomy 179 Partial Resection of the Soft Palate 183 Surgical Entry and Drainage of the Guttural Pouches 186 References 189 12. Equine Dental and Gastrointestinal Surgery 191 Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Repulsion of Cheek Teeth 191 Ventral Midline Laparotomy and Abdominal Exploration 196 Standing Flank Laparotomy 202 Umbilical Herniorrhaphy in the Foal 207 References 210 13. Bovine Gastrointestinal Surgery 211 A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS Principles of Laparotomy 211 Flank Laparotomy and Abdominal Exploration 212 Rumenotomy 215 Rumenostomy (Rumenal Fistulation) 219 Surgical Corrections of Abomasal Displacements and Torsion 221 Surgical Correction of Cecal Dilatation/Volvulus 231 Small Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis 231 References 232 14. Bovine Urogenital Surgery 235 A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS Calf Castration 235 Urethrostomy 236 Hematoma Evacuation of the Bovine Penis 241 Preputial Resection and Anastomosis in the Bull 245 Surgical Techniques for Teaser Bull Preparation 248 Inguinal Herniorrhaphy in the Mature Bull 252 Unilateral Castration 257 Cesarean Section in the Cow 258 Retention Suturing of the Bovine Vulva (Buhner’s Method) 265 Cervicopexy for Vaginal Prolapse (after Winkler) 266 References 270 15. Bovine General Surgery 273 A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS Digit Amputation 273 Digit Amputation via Disarticulation 274 Eye Enucleation 276 Cosmetic Dehorning 277 Rib Resection and Pericardiotomy 280 Repair of Teat Lacerations 283 Third Eyelid Resection 288 Tracheotomy 288 Umbilical Surgery 289 References 290 16. Small Ruminant Surgery 293 A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS Dehorning the Mature Goat 293 Disbudding the Young Goat 295 Obstructive Urolithiasis 296 Mastectomy 297 Vasectomy 298 Cesarean Section 299 Rectal Prolapse Resection in Small Ruminants 300 References 301 17. Camelid Surgery 303 A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS Castration of the Llama 303 Cesarean Section in the Camelid 304 Tooth Removal in the Llama 305 References 309 18. Swine Surgery 311 A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS Castration of the Piglet 311 Inguinal Herniorrhaphy in the Piglet 312 Cryptorchid Castration of Piglets 314 Preputial Diverticulum Ablation 316 Cesarean Section in the Sow 317 Ovariohysterectomy in the Pot-Bellied Pig 319 Rectal Prolapse Ring Placement 319 References 320 Index 323