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Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine

1. Aufl.

von: Christopher J. Winkler
169,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley-Blackwell
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	14.05.2019
ISBN/EAN:	9781119486022
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	392

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Titelbeschreibung

This book is a state-of-the-art reference to using surgical lasers to treat animal patients. Encompassing theory and practice, it emphasizes procedures, techniques, and equipment, with specific recommendations for laser settings. While most of the procedures emphasize surgeries on dogs and cats, this practical guide also dedicates chapters to equine, small mammal, avian, aquatic animal, and reptile surgeries, making it an excellent clinical reference for any busy veterinarian. The book begins with background information on the theory and science of laser surgery, then details specific surgical procedures with step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs. The next section provides practical guidance for incorporating lasers into the veterinary practice, and the final section offers a look at the future of lasers in veterinary medicine and surgery. A companion website features video clips of surgery procedures. <ul> <li>Presents a state-of-the-art guide to using laser surgery in veterinary practice, from theory and procedures to techniques and equipment</li> <li>Focuses on dogs and cats, including specialties such as ophthalmic laser surgery, laser neurosurgery, and photodynamic therapy, with chapters on equine, small mammal, avian, aquatic animal, and reptile surgeries</li> <li>Draws on the experience of more than 20 experts in various areas</li> <li>Provides practical advice for incorporating laser surgery into the veterinary practice, with the heart of the book devoted to specific surgical procedures</li> <li>Includes specific recommendations for laser settings and techniques for the procedures discussed</li> <li>Offers video clips demonstrating surgical techniques on a companion website </li> </ul> Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine is an essential resource for anyone using surgical lasers in veterinary medicine, including veterinary students, practitioners, and specialists.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dedication and Acknowledgments viii About the Editor ix Foreword x Preface xii List of Contributors xv Disclaimer xvii About the Companion Website xviii Part I The Science of Laser Surgery 1 1 Laser Physics and Equipment 3 Peter Vitruk 2 Understanding and Utilizing Power Density 14 Noel Berger 3 Laser–Tissue Interaction: Selecting a Laser for Surgery 22 Christopher J. Winkler 4 The Ideal Laser Scalpel 32 Peter Vitruk 5 Combining Laser Surgery with Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation) 42 David S. Bradley 6 Laser Safety in the Operating Theater 52 Christopher J. Winkler Part II Laser Surgery in Canines and Felines 61 7 Elective Laser Surgery Procedures 63 Paul Sessa and Andrew Brockfield 8 Oral Laser Surgery Procedures 84 Jan Bellows 9 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Nose and Throat 99 Ray A. Arza 10 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Ear 106 Louis N. Gotthelf 11 Periorbital and Eyelid Laser Surgery Procedures 116 Daniel M. Core 12 Ophthalmic Lasers for the Treatment of Glaucoma 129 Noelle La Croix and Jay Wayne 13 Dermatologic Laser Surgery Procedures 141 David Duclos 14 Urogenital and Perianal Laser Surgery Procedures 164 William E. Schultz 15 Oncological Laser Surgery Procedures 198 Devin Cunningham and F. A. (Tony) Mann 16 Laser Photodynamic Therapy Procedures 206 Katalin Kovács 17 Surgical Lasers in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Small Animal Procedures 217 David S. Sobel 18 Laser Neurosurgical Procedures 239 Gaemia Tracy Part III Laser Surgery in Equines 245 19 Equine Laser Surgery Procedures 247 Lloyd P. Tate and Kathryn B. Tate Part IV Laser Surgery in Exotics Species 265 20 Laser Surgery Procedures in Small Exotic Animals (Small Mammals, Reptiles, and Avians) 267 Eva Hadzima, Maros Pazej, and Katherine Weston 21 Laser Surgery in Aquatic Animals (Sea Turtles) 292 Brooke M. Burkhalter and Terry M. Norton Part V Integrating Surgical Lasers in Your Veterinary Practice 313 22 Tips and Tricks for Veterinary Laser Surgeons 315 Les “Laser Les” Lattin 23 Pain Management in Laser Surgery Procedures 320 Noel Berger 24 Laser Surgery in the Mobile Practice 324 Janine S. Dismukes 25 Economic Considerations for Laser Surgery 327 John C. Godbold, Jr Part VI The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 335 26 The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 337 Christopher J. Winkler Appendix A: Glossary 341 Appendix B: Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations 346 Appendix C: Tables of Laser Settings 347 Index 359

Autorenportrait

The Editor Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, VMLSO, is a general practice veterinarian and veterinary laser surgeon at Suffolk Veterinary Group Animal Wellness and Laser Surgery Center in Selden, New York, USA.

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A comprehensive and authoritative reference to procedures, techniques, and equipment for veterinarians using laser surgery for canine, feline, equine, or exotic animal patients This book is a state-of-the-art reference to using surgical lasers to treat animal patients. Encompassing theory and practice, it emphasizes procedures, techniques, and equipment, with specific recommendations for laser settings. While most of the procedures emphasize surgeries on dogs and cats, this practical guide also dedicates chapters to equine, small mammal, avian, aquatic animal, and reptile surgeries, making it an excellent clinical reference for any busy veterinarian. The book begins with background information on the theory and science of laser surgery, then details specific surgical procedures with step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs. The next section provides practical guidance for incorporating lasers into the veterinary practice, and the final section offers a look at the future of lasers in veterinary medicine and surgery. A companion website features video clips of surgery procedures. <ul> <li>Presents a state-of-the-art guide to using laser surgery in veterinary practice, from theory and procedures to techniques and equipment</li> <li>Focuses on dogs and cats, including specialties such as ophthalmic laser surgery, laser neurosurgery, and photodynamic therapy, with chapters on equine, small mammal, avian, aquatic animal, and reptile surgeries</li> <li>Draws on the experience of more than 20 experts in various areas</li> <li>Provides practical advice for incorporating laser surgery into the veterinary practice, with the heart of the book devoted to specific surgical procedures</li> <li>Includes specific recommendations for laser settings and techniques for the procedures discussed</li> <li>Offers video clips demonstrating surgical techniques on a companion website</li> </ul> Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine is an essential resource for anyone using surgical lasers in veterinary medicine, including veterinary students, practitioners, and specialists.