Photographs, diagrams and real clinical cases explain, step by step, the methods of approach and resolution for the main surgical interventions in the rectal, anal and perineal zones. An essential work for both practicing professionals and surgery students.

Authors:

José Rodríguez Gómez,

María José Martínez Sañudo

and Jaime Graus Morales.

Table of contents:

1. General considerations for rectal, anal and perineal surgery

      General rules for surgery in the perineal area

2. Rectum

      Rectal prolapse

      Stenosis

3. Hernias

      Perineal hernia

4. Anus

      Anal sacculitis

      Anal neoplasia

      Perianal fistulas

      Tail fold disease

      Anal atresia

5. Vulva – vagina

      Neoplasia

      Persistent hymen

6. Urethra

      Urethral obstruction in the dog

      Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)

7. Testes

      Testicular neoplasia

      Ectopic testes

      Scrotal lesions

8. Prepuce – penis

      Phimosis

      Paraphimosis

      Wounds

      Tumours

      Prolapse of the urethral mucosa

      Hypospadia

9. General techniques

      Urethral catheterisation of the cat

      Urethral catheterisation of the dog

      Cystocentesis

      Lumbosacral epidural anaesthesia

      Patient positioning

      Purse string suture of the anus

      Episiotomy

      Vasectomy

      Castration of the dog and cat

      Infraumbilical laparotomy

      Cystotomy