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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826076603321

Titolo

Advances in equine laparoscopy / / edited by Claude Ragle

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ames, IA, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

ISBN

1-118-70487-8

1-283-59692-X

9786613909374

1-118-42446-8

1-118-42447-6

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (366 p.)

Collana

Advances in veterinary surgery

Altri autori (Persone)

RagleClaude

Disciplina

636.1/0897

Soggetti

Horses - Surgery

Horses - Diseases - Diagnosis

Veterinary laparoscopic surgery

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgment; Section I: Laparoscopic Skills and Instrumentation; 1: Foundations of Laparoscopy; Origins of laparoscopy; Subsequent developments; Rapid growth of human laparoscopy; Evolution of equine laparoscopy; Bibliography; 2: Fundamental Laparoscopic Skills; Introduction; Bibliography; 3: Suturing and Knot-Tying Techniques; Introduction; Preparation for suturing; Instrumentation and suture; The simple stitch; Introduction of the needle and suture into the body and loading of the needle holder

Passing the stitchEndo Stitch®; Tying the knot; Extracorporeal knots; Intracorporeal knotting (Video 3.1 at www.wiley.com/go/ragle); Acknowledgment; Videos available online; Further reading; 4: Fundamentals of Energy Sources; Introduction; Thermal effects in tissue; Electrocautery technology; Electrosurgical technology; Ultrasonic technology; Laser technology; Safe application of thermal energy in surgery; Conclusions; References; 5: Reusable Equipment; Introduction; Endoscope system; Telescopes and instruments; Laparoscopes; Trocars and cannulas; Hand instruments; Cleaning and disinfection



Electromechanical devicesInsufflators; Energy sources; Morcellators; Imaging systems; Light sources and light cables; Cameras and monitors; HD cameras; Documentation devices; The future; 6: Disposable Equipment; Introduction; Insufflation; Ports; Tissue manipulation; Fixation; Clips; Tacking devices/hernia repair; Endostaplers; Suturing; Energy-based devices; Specimen retrieval; References; Section II: Laparoscopy in the Standing Horse; 7: Sedation and Analgesia in the Standing Horse; Introduction; Sedative and analgesic drugs (dosages in Table ); Alpha-2 agonists; Opioids

Local anesthetic drugsAcepromazine; Techniques; Initial sedation; Prolonging sedation and analgesia; Local blockade; Epidural analgesia (Figure ); Multimodal analgesia; Physiological changes and monitoring; Postoperative pain; References; 8: Diagnostic Techniques; Introduction; Background; Rationale for the procedure; Indications; Contraindications; Standing surgery; Anesthesia, positioning, and surgical preparation; Instrumentation; Surgery; Dorsally recumbent surgery; Anesthesia, positioning, and surgical preparation; Surgery; Postoperative management; Conclusion

Procedure-related complications and patient outcomesCost-effectiveness; Limitations of the available literature; References; 9: Evaluation of Horses with Signs of Acute and Chronic Abdominal Pain; Introduction; Equipment; Instruments; Indications for laparoscopy; Laparoscopy for acute signs of abdominal pain; Postcastration bleeding; Postcastration evisceration; Scrotal hernia in adults; Scrotal hernia in foals; Omental herniation into the scrotum (after previous castration); Small intestine; Small colon; Diaphragmatic hernia

Trauma to the body wall with secondary injury to the internal organs

Sommario/riassunto

Part of the Advances in Veterinary Surgery series copublished with the ACVS Foundation and Wiley-Blackwell, Advances in Equine Laparoscopy presents a state-of-the-art reference on laparoscopic skills and procedures in the horse. Chapters are written by the leading experts in the field, and each section includes a practical review of the published literature. Encompassing instrumentation, basic principles, and specific techniques, Advances in Equine Laparoscopy offers an up-to-date, reliable resource for comprehensive information about equine laparoscopy.  This curr



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910171019803321

Titolo

Asian and Pacific migration journal

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Quezon City, Philippines] : , : [Scalabrini Migration Center], , [1992]-

Thousand Oaks, CA : , : Sage

ISSN

2057-049X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource

Disciplina

325

Soggetti

Migration, Internal - Asia

Migration, Internal - Pacific Area

Migration intérieure - Asie

Migration intérieure - Pacifique, Région du

Emigration and immigration

Migration, Internal

Internationale Wanderung

Internationale Arbeitsmobilität

Asiatisch-pazifischer Raum

MIGRATION

ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

Periodicals.

Asia Emigration and immigration Periodicals

Pacific Area Emigration and immigration Periodicals

Asie Émigration et immigration Périodiques

Pacifique, Région du Émigration et immigration Périodiques

Asia

Pacific Area

Oceania Emigration and immigration Periodicals

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Periodico

Note generali

Refereed/Peer-reviewed