Chapter 1. The Skin.

Skin Function.

Skin Structure.

Cutaneous Adnexa.

The Hypodermis.

Cutaneous Circulation.

Congenital Disorders.

Chapter 2. Basic Principles of Wound Healing.

Species Variations in Wound Healing.

Artificial Skin.

Chapter 3. Basic Principles of Wound Management.

Patient Presentation.

Mechanisms of Injury and Wound Terminology.

Wound Classification.

Options for Wound Closure.

"Pointers" in Selecting the Proper Closure Technique.

Basic Wound Management in Six Steps.

Chapter 4. Wound Care Products and Their Use.

Wound Drainage Systems.

Topical Wound Care Products.

Biologic Debridement: Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT).

Common Topical Antiseptic Solutions.

Wound Cleansing Solutions.

Topical Antimicrobial Agents.

Alternative Forms of Wound Therapy.

Chapter 5. Dressings, Bandages, External Support, and Protective Devices.

Composition of a Bandage.

Preventing Bandage Displacement.

Tie-Over Dressing/Bandage Technique.

Pressure Points/Bandage Options.

Bandage Access Window.

Bandage Techniques for Skin Grafts.

Bandage Techniques for Skin Flaps.

Splints, Casts, and Reinforced Bandages.

Miscellaneous Protective Devices.

Chapter 6. Common Complications in Wound Healing.

Improper Nutritional Support.

Medications and their Influence on Wound Healing.

Hypovolemia and Anemia.

The Nonhealing Wound: General Considerations.

Failure to Heal by Second Intention.

Scarring and Wound Contracture.

Infection.

Draining Tracts.

Use of Tourniquets for Lower Extremity Procedures.

Seromas.

Hematomas.

Exposed Bone.

Wound Dehiscence.

Chapter 7.Management of Specific Wounds.

Bite Wounds.

Burns.

Inhalation Injuries.

Chemical Burns.

Electrical Injuries.

Radiation Injury.

Frostbite.

Projectile Injuries.

Impalement Injuries.

Pressure Sores.

Hygroma.

Snakebite.

Insect Bites: Brown Recluse.

Porcupine Quills.

Chapter 8. Regional Considerations.

The Canine and Feline Profiles.

Chapter 9. Tension Relieving Techniques.

Skin Tension in the Dog and Cat.

Chapter 10. Skin Stretching Techniques.

Physiology of Skin Stretching.

Presuturing.

Skin Stretchers.

Skin Expanders.

Chapter 11. Local Flaps.

Introduction: Local Flaps.

Advancement Flaps.

Rotating (Pivoting) Flaps.

Chapter 12. Distant Flap Techniques.

Distant Flaps.

Direct Flaps.

Indirect Flaps.

The Delay Phenomenon.

Chapter 13. Axial Pattern Flaps.

Introduction: Axial Pattern Flaps.

Island Arterial Flaps.

Reverse Saphenous Conduit Flap.

Secondary Axial Pattern Flaps.

Chapter 14. Free Grafts.

Free Skin Grafts.

Classification of Free Grafts.

Graft Thickness.

Partial Coverage Grafts.

Dermatomes.

Preservation by Refridgeration.

Intraoperative Considerations.

Bandaging Techniques for Skin Grafts.

Chapter 15. Facial Reconstruction.

Introduction: Facial Reconstructive Surgery.

Anatomic Considerations.

Miscellaneous Labial and Facial Procedures.

Chapter 16. Myocutaneous Flaps and Muscle Flaps.

Introduction: Muscle and Myocutaneous Flaps.

Myocutaneous Flaps.

Muscle Flaps.

Muscle Flap Circulation and Classification.

Chapter 17. Oral Reconstructive Surgical Techniques.

Introduction: Oral Reconstructive Surgery.

Cleft Palate.

Palatal Defects/Oronasal Fistulas.

Chapter 18. Foot Pad Reconstruction.

Introduction: Food Pad Reconstructive Surgery.

Pad Laceration and Lesion Excision.

Digital Pad Transfer.

Metacarpal/Metatarsal Pad Transfer.

Accessory Carpal Pad.

Pad Grafting.

Digital Flaps for Wound Closure.

Fusion Podoplasty.

Chapter 19. Major Eyelid Reconstruction.

The Eyelids.

Chapter 20. Nasal Reconstruction Techniques.

Introduction: Nasal Anatomy.

Traumatic Wound Management.

Neoplasia.

Nasal Reconstruction Options.

Cantilever Suture Technique.

Chapter 21. Cosmetic Closure Techniques.

Cosmetic Considerations.

Causes of Scars.

Minimization of Scarring.

Chapter 22. Preputial Reconstructive Surgery.

Introduction: Anatomy of the Prepuce.

Surgical Conditions.

Surgical Techniques.

Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Reconstructive Surgical Techniques.

Omentum.

Scrotum.

Tail Fold Intertrigo (Screw Tail).

Vaginal Fold Pyoderma