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An up-to-date discussion of the latest advanced neurosurgical techniques for dogs and cats

In Advanced Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery, a team of distinguished veterinary practitioners delivers an authoritative and accessible compilation of current best practices for surgery of the spine, neck, and head in dogs and cats. The book focuses on advanced and cutting-edge techniques in the field, offering detailed and step-by-step descriptions of state-of-the-art procedures accompanied by video clips of most.

The authors have developed a companion website that includes additional resources for the techniques described in the book, which provides coverage of percutaneous laser disk fenestration, spinal stabilization, and pituitary surgery. Each chapter presents a detailed description of an operative technique, indications, surgical anatomy, and related and detailed illustrations. Readers will also find:

A thorough introduction to the history of veterinary neurosurgery and applications of 3D printing in veterinary neurosurgery
In-depth treatments of post-operative radiation therapy of intracranial tumors
Comprehensive discussions of the more routine spinal procedures, including cervical ventral slot decompression
Explorations of intracranial procedures, including intraoperative ultrasound in intracranial surgery

Perfect for veterinary surgeons and veterinary internal medicine specialists, Advanced Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery will also earn a place in the libraries of veterinary residents and interns.

Table of Contents

1 A History of Veterinary Neurosurgery” 1900-2000 DC Sorjonen ACVIM – Auburn

2 Applications of 3D Printing in Veterinary Neurosurgery Fred Wininger ACVIM – Charlotte, NC

3 Post-operative Radiation Therapy of Intracranial Tumors – MW Nolan ACVR - NCSU

6 Thoracolumbar Decompression (Hemilaminectomy and Mini-hemilaminectomy) B Brisson ACVS – U Guelf

9 The Cranial Thoracic Spine: Approach via Dorsolateral Hemilaminectomy Y Merbl ECVN, A Chen-Allen ACVIM -WSU

10 Principles in Surgical Management of Locked Cervical Facets A Shores ACVIM, R Gibson -

13 Surgical Management of Congenital Spinal Anomalies S Carrera-Justiz ACVIM – and Gabriel Garcia ACVIM - UF

14 Lumbosacral Decompression and Foramenotomy Techniques M Beasley ACVIM, S Lim -

17 Ventral Approach to the Cervicothoracic Spine Isidro Mateo / Hospital Clínico

18 Intraoperative Ultrasound in Intracranial Surgery A Shores ACVIM, A Lee ACVR - MS State, C Tollefson

20 Surgical Management of Sellar Masses T Owen ACVS, A Chen-Allen ACVIM, L Martin ECC – WSU

21 Surgical Management and Intraoperative Strategies for Tumors of the Skull J McAnulty ACVS – UW

Andy Shores is a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery and Neurology in the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine at The Veterinary Specialty Center in Mississippi, USA.

Brigitte A. Brisson is Professor of Small Animal Surgery in the Department of Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.