Author Description
Fully updated and revised in this new third edition, Atlas of Veterinary Surgery continues to provide both the practitioner and the student with a detailed reference to all the necessary surgical techniques required in general practice. This book is divided into twelve sections each of which deals with surgical procedures on a regional basis or as a surgical discipline. The illustrations which accompany each surgical procedure are arranged sequentiallly with the explanatory text and accompanying captions interposed. This highly visual layout makes each procedure simple to follow. The text is supported by over 500 drawings and 100 photographs. This book is unique in its coverage of both large and small animals.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text provides a comprehensive, visual reference for surgical procedures required in general veterinary practice. Author John Hickman utilizes his clinical expertise to organize complex surgical techniques into a structured, regional framework. The book serves as a practical guide for both students and practicing veterinarians, emphasizing clarity through a high ratio of illustrative material to instructional text.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Surgical procedures categorized by anatomical region and surgical discipline
- Over 500 technical drawings illustrating step-by-step techniques
- 100 clinical photographs documenting specific surgical interventions
- Comparative coverage of both large and small animal surgical protocols
Scope Limits
- Advanced specialized surgical techniques beyond general practice requirements
- Theoretical veterinary pathology or non-surgical medical treatments
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Practitioners and students frequently cite this atlas as a foundational visual resource for general veterinary surgery. Experts highlight the sequential layout of the illustrations as a primary factor in the book's utility for clinical reference.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
1973-01-01
Publisher:
Oliver & Boyd
ISBN-10:
0050016733
ISBN-13:
9780050016732
Medical Textbook
Animal Science
Reference
Surgery
Veterinary Medicine