In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.
Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including current topics in medical colic; complications and impact on outcome; what is the microbiota and what is its role in colic?; repeat laparotomy; ultrasonographic evaluation; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews of equine colic, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. xi 7. Preface - p. xiii 8. Epidemiology of Colic: Current Knowledge and Future Directions - p. 157 9. Updates on Diagnosis and Management of Colic in the Field and Criteria for Referral - p. 175 10. Abdominal Sonographic Evaluation: In the Field, at the Hospital, and After Surgery - p. 197 11. Early Identification of Intestinal Strangulation: Why It Is Important and How to Make an Early Diagnosis - p. 211 12. Current Topics in Medical Colic - p. 229 13. Colic Surgery: Recent Updates - p. 249 14. Basic Postoperative Care of the Equine Colic Patient - p. 263 15. Critical Care of the Colic Patient: Monitoring, Fluid Therapy, and More - p. 287 16. When Things Do Not Go As Planned: Update on Complications and Impact on Outcome - p. 307 17. Repeat Celiotomy—Current Status - p. 325 18. Role of Laparoscopy in Diagnosis and Management of Equine Colic - p. 339 19. Neonates and Periparturient Mares: Tips and Tricks for Diagnosis and Management - p. 351 20. What Is the Microbiota and What Is Its Role in Colic? - p. 381 21. Recurrent Colic: Diagnosis, Management, and Expectations - p. 399
In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.
Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including current topics in medical colic; complications and impact on outcome; what is the microbiota and what is its role in colic?; repeat laparotomy; ultrasonographic evaluation; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews of equine colic, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. xi 7. Preface - p. xiii 8. Epidemiology of Colic: Current Knowledge and Future Directions - p. 157 9. Updates on Diagnosis and Management of Colic in the Field and Criteria for Referral - p. 175 10. Abdominal Sonographic Evaluation: In the Field, at the Hospital, and After Surgery - p. 197 11. Early Identification of Intestinal Strangulation: Why It Is Important and How to Make an Early Diagnosis - p. 211 12. Current Topics in Medical Colic - p. 229 13. Colic Surgery: Recent Updates - p. 249 14. Basic Postoperative Care of the Equine Colic Patient - p. 263 15. Critical Care of the Colic Patient: Monitoring, Fluid Therapy, and More - p. 287 16. When Things Do Not Go As Planned: Update on Complications and Impact on Outcome - p. 307 17. Repeat Celiotomy—Current Status - p. 325 18. Role of Laparoscopy in Diagnosis and Management of Equine Colic - p. 339 19. Neonates and Periparturient Mares: Tips and Tricks for Diagnosis and Management - p. 351 20. What Is the Microbiota and What Is Its Role in Colic? - p. 381 21. Recurrent Colic: Diagnosis, Management, and Expectations - p. 399
