Colic Surgery in the Horse
1. Edition September 2025
1120 Pages, Hardcover
Practical Approach Book
Short Description
Colic Surgery in the Horse is a state-of-the-art reference for the equine surgeon, presenting detailed descriptions of surgical treatments for colic in horses. With thorough coverage of this complicated topic, the book draws on David Freeman's 40 years of experience to offer step-by-step procedures for abdominal surgeries in the equine patient. Well illustrated throughout, the book offers highly detailed descriptions of surgical techniques used in horses with colic.
A comprehensive discussion of surgical treatments for equine colic
Colic Surgery in the Horse presents a detailed exploration of surgical procedures in the horse abdomen. It is a state-of-the-art reference for equine surgeons, providing detailed descriptions of surgical treatments for colic in horses. The book offers step-by-step instructions for abdominal surgeries in the equine patient with accompanying photographs and illustrations.
Covering all aspects of colic surgery, the book emphasizes a practical approach designed to improve outcomes after surgical treatment. Numerous illustrations accompany the discussions of colic surgery, diseases causing colic, treatment decision making, preoperative considerations, postoperative treatment, and other related topics. The book is an accessible, essential resource for all veterinarians engaged in the surgical treatment of colic in horses.
Readers will also find:
* A thorough introduction to diseases of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine that cause colic in horses
* Comprehensive explorations of the assessment of colic
* Practical discussions of owner-involved decision making in the treatment of equine colic
* Complete coverage of preoperative management and anesthesia and surgery preparation
* An emphasis on a practical approach designed to improve outcomes following surgery
Written for equine surgeons, residents and interns, Colic Surgery in the Horse will also benefit equine veterinary practitioners with an interest in the treatment of colic in horses.
About the companion website
1 Diseases of the Stomach
2 Diseases of the Small Intestine
3 Diseases of the Cecum
4 Diseases of the Large Colon
5 Diseases of the Small Colon, Rectum and Anus
6 Miscellaneous Colics
7 False Colics
8 Chronic and Recurrent Colic
9 Colic in Foals and Weanlings
10 Colics of Pregnancy and Peripartum Period
11 Pathophysiology of Intestinal Obstruction and Ischemia
12 Assessment of the Horse with Colic
13 Decision-Making and Communications
14 Preoperative Stabilization and Treatments
15 Fluid Therapy
16 Management of Intraabdominal Hemorrhage
17 Nonsurgical Treatments of Obstructive Intestinal Diseases
18 Anesthesia
19 Surgical Planning and Equipment
20 Surgical Approach and Exploration
21 Suture Patterns, Knots and Miscellaneous Procedures
22 Surgery of the Stomach, Duodenum and Bile Duct
23 Surgical Correction of Small Intestinal Diseases
24 Small Intestinal Viability and Extent of Resection
25 Resection of Mesentery and Decompression of Small Intestine
26 Jejunojejunostomy
27 Surgery of the Ileum
28 Jejunocecostomy
29 Surgery of the Cecum
30 Surgery of the Large Colon
31 Large Colon Resection, Anastomosis and Bypass
32 Colopexy
33 Surgery of the Small Colon, Rectum and Anus
34 Miscellaneous Colic-Related Abdominal Surgeries and Procedures
35 Adjunctive Intraoperative Procedures
36 Intraoperative Complications
37 Closure of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision
38 Complications in Closure of the Ventral Midline Abdominal Incision
39 Postoperative Reflux
40 Miscellaneous Postoperative Complications
41 Postoperative Monitoring
42 Postoperative Management
43 Postoperative Fluid Therapy
44 Postoperative Feeding
45 Early Repeat Celiotomy
46 Survival and Recovery
47 The Future