Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery, 5th Edition

by Michael M. Pavletic
July 2025

Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery, 5th Edition pdf

Fully updated new edition of the state-of-the-art, image-driven reference on surgical reconstruction and wound management in dogs and cats

Taking a visual approach to the topic with detailed line drawings and high-quality clinical photographs to demonstrate the techniques described, Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery provides detailed step-by-step procedures for surgical reconstruction and key information on wound management in dogs and cats. The Atlas covers all body regions, including the face, ears, mouth, eyelids, nose, trunk, external genitalia, and feet.

The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly revised to include new techniques, updated information, and references. Over 30 new technique plates have been added and the atlas now includes over 200 colored plates and illustrations. There is a dramatic increase in photographic case series supporting the illustrations.

Written by an accomplished veterinary surgeon based on the author’s years of research and clinical experience, Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery includes detailed information on:

• Anatomy of the skin, principles of wound healing and wound management, topical wound care products, management of common complications, and bandages, dressings, external splints, and protective devices
• Wound drainage techniques, negative pressure wound therapy, and management of specific wounds including bites, thermal, frostbite, gunshot/arrow wounds, pressure ulcers, hygromas, snake/spider bites, and porcupine quills
• Tension relieving techniques, skin stretching techniques, tissue expanders, local and distant skin flaps, axial pattern skin flaps, skin grafting techniques, and surgical dermatome
• Facial, nasal, eyelid, and oral reconstructive surgery, including cleft lip and cleft palate repair, muscle flaps and myocutaneous flaps, pinnal reconstruction, and aural hematoma management
• Foot pad reconstruction, reconstructive surgery of the prepuce and vulva, techniques for fecal incontinence and atresia ani, use of the omentum, and a supplemental reconstructive surgery case series

The Fifth Edition of Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery is a practical, complete, and state-of-the art reference for veterinary surgeons, surgical oncologists, residents, interns, and small animal practitioners to help them effectively manage wounds and reconstruct the variety of soft tissue defects encountered in dogs and cats.