Veterinary Surgical Oncology

__Veterinary Surgical Oncology__ provides in-depth coverage of surgical techniques for treating cancer in small animal patients. Organized by body system, each chapter presents detailed, well-illustrated descriptions of surgical procedures, with additional information on diagnostic testing, aftercare, outcomes, and prognosis. Edited and authored by members of the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncologists, __Veterinary Surgical Oncology's__ comprehensive coverage of surgical treatments for cancer provides an invaluable decision-making tool and is equally useful for veterinary surgeons and veterinary oncologists. The book begins with introductory chapters on the principles of surgical oncology, multimodal therapy, and interventional radiology, then presents chapters on surgical techniques in all anatomical structures, including procedures not well covered in existing literature. The first book to focus on the surgical aspects of cancer treatment, __Veterinary Surgical Oncology__ is an essential reference for anyone with an interest in surgical oncology.Content: Chapter 1 Principles of Surgical Oncology (pages 1–13): Nicole Ehrhart and William T.N. CulpChapter 2 Multimodal Therapy (pages 15–33): Tania A. BanksChapter 3 Interventional Oncology (pages 35–54): William T.N. CulpChapter 4 Skin and subcutaneous tumors (pages 55–85): Stewart Ryan, Erik G.H. Wouters, Sebastiaan van Nimwegen and Jolle KirpensteijnChapter 5 Head and Neck Tumors (pages 87–117): Sara A. Ayres and Julius M. LiptakChapter 6 Oral Tumors (pages 119–177): Julius M. Liptak and B. Duncan X. LascellesChapter 7 Alimentary Tract (pages 179–271): William T.N. Culp, Ryan P. Cavanaugh, Earl F. Calfee, Paolo Buracco and Tania A. BanksChapter 8 Respiratory Tract and Thorax (pages 273–328): Marina Martano, Sarah Boston, Emanuela Morello and Stephen J. WithrowChapter 9 Cardiovascular System (pages 329–339): Simon T. Kudnig and Eric MonnetChapter 10 Reproductive System (pages 341–363): Maurine J. Thomson and Tara A. BrittChapter 11 Urinary Tract (pages 365–382): Nicholas J. Bacon and James P. FareseChapter 12 Eyelids, Eye, and Orbit (pages 383–404): B. Duncan X. Lascelles and Michael DavidsonChapter 13 Endocrine System (pages 405–441): Bernard Seguin, Lisa Brownlee and Peter J. WalshChapter 14 Hemolymphatic System (pages 443–464): Christine C. WarzeeChapter 15 Nervous System (pages 465–490): Elaine R. CaplanChapter 16 Musculoskeletal System (pages 491–568): Julius M. Liptak, William S. Dernell, James P. Farese and Deanna R. Worley