Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery

Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery offers state-of-the-art, detailed guidance on performing neurosurgical techniques in dogs and cats, from indications and surgical anatomy to procedures and post-operative care.

• Presents an up-to-date, detailed reference on veterinary neurosurgery techniques, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced
• Provides guidance on why, when, and how to perform neurosurgical procedures
• Includes information on diagnostic evaluation, surgical planning, and instrumentation as well as step-by-step descriptions of specific procedures
• Copublished with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation and American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Offers video clips on a companion website

Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery bietet aktuelle und detaillierte Leitlinien zur Durchführung von neurochirurgischen Behandlungen bei Hunden und Katzen, von Indikationen und der chirurgischen Anatomie bis hin zu Eingriffen und der postoperativen Pflege.
- Aktuelles und detailliertes Referenzwerk zu neurochirurgischen Techniken für Veterinärmediziner, das sowohl die Grundlagen als auch erweiterte Verfahren behandelt.
- Mit Informationen zur diagnostischen Evaluierung, Planung von chirurgischen Eingriffen, zu Instrumenten, Schritt-für-Schritt-Beschreibungen bestimmter Verfahren.
- Mitherausgegeben von der American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation und dem American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
- Videoclips auf der begleitenden Website.

Contributors, vii

ACVS Foreword, ix

ACVIM Foreword, xi

About the Companion Website, xiii

Section I: Diagnostics and Planning

1 Neurosurgical Instrumentation, 3
Michelle Oblak and Brigitte A. Brisson

2 Orthopedic Implants in Neurosurgery, 11
Noel M.M. Moens

3 Minimum Database for Intracranial Surgery, 21
Theresa E. Pancotto

4 Advanced Imaging: Intracranial Surgery, 29
Simon Platt and J. Fraser McConnell

5 Cisternal Cerebrospinal Fluid Taps, 55
Nora Ortinau

6 Minimum Database: Spinal Surgery, 59
Luis Gaitero and Brigitte A. Brisson

7 Advanced Imaging: Spinal Surgery, 71
Stephanie Nykamp

8 Lumbar Cerebrospinal Fluid Taps, 85
Luis Gaitero

9 Muscle and Nerve Biopsy, 93
Michaela Beasley

Section II: Intracranial Procedures

10 Transfrontal Craniotomy, 99
Ane Uriarte and Rodolfo Cappello

11 Lateral (Rostrotentorial) Craniotomy/Craniectomy, 109
Andy Shores

12 Suboccipital Craniectomy/Foramen Magnum Decompression, 115
Erin Y. Akin and Andy Shores

13 Surgical Treatment of Skull Tumors, 121
Michelle Oblak and Andy Shores

14 Shunt Placement and Marsupialization in Treatment of Hydrocephalus and Quadrigeminal Diverticula, 129
William Thomas and Jill Narak

Section III: Spinal Procedures

15 Atlantoaxial Subluxation, 141
Fred Wininger

16 Dorsal Cervical Decompression (Laminectomy/ Hemilaminectomy and Laminotomy), 149
James M. Fingeroth

17 Ventral Cervical Decompression, 157
Ronaldo C. da Costa

18 Lateral Cervical Approach, 163
Amy Fauber and Robert Bergman

19 Cervical Distraction and Stabilization, 169
Bianca Hettlich

20 Thoracolumbar Hemilaminectomy, 179
Andy Shores

21 Pediculectomy/Mini‐Hemilaminectomy, 183
Brigitte A. Brisson

22 Intervertebral Disc Fenestration, 191
Brigitte A. Brisson

23 Thoracolumbar Lateral Corpectomy, 199
Pierre Moissonnier

24 Dorsal Laminectomy in the Thoracolumbar Region, 205
Cory Fisher and Andy Shores

25 Vertebral Fracture and Luxation Repair, 209
Bianca Hettlich

26 Lumbosacral Decompression and Foraminotomy, 223
Trevor Bebchuk

27 Surgical Management of Spinal Neoplasia, 235
Mark S. Levy

Section IV: Postoperative Care and Rehabilitation

28 Guidelines for Postoperative Medical Care of the Neurosurgical Patient, 245
Debbie Reynolds and Brigitte A. Brisson

29 Physical Rehabilitation of the Neurological Patient, 257
María Pérez Hernández and Ruby Lynn Carter

Index, 269

The editors

Andy Shores, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) is Clinical Professor and Chief of Neurosurgery and Neurology at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA and the Veterinary Specialty Center in Starkville, Mississippi, USA.

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

This book is accompanied by a companion website: www.wiley.com/go/shores/neurosurgery

The website provides video clips of procedures.

Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery

Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery offers state-of-the-art, detailed guidance on performing neurosurgical techniques in dogs and cats. Well illustrated throughout, the book provides comprehensive information on neurosurgical techniques both basic and advanced. Taking a complete approach to veterinary neurosurgery, from indications and surgical anatomy to procedures and post-operative care, Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery is an up-to-date, complete reference for the veterinary neurosurgeon.

Each procedure chapter discusses indications and surgical anatomy, with the heart of the chapter devoted to describing the technique. Chapters also cover diagnostic evaluations, surgical planning, instrumentation, and post-operative care. A companion website provides video clips of many procedures. Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery is an essential resource for anyone performing neurosurgical procedures.

Key features

• Presents an up-to-date, detailed reference on veterinary neurosurgery techniques, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced
• Provides guidance on why, when, and how to perform neurosurgical procedures • Includes information on diagnostic evaluation, surgical planning, and instrumentation as well as step-by-step descriptions of specific procedures
• Copublished with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation and American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Offers video clips on a companion website