Course content
Many veterinary surgeons shy away from the challenge of surgery in this area, through a lack of anatomical knowledge. This combined lecture and practical based course aims to provide a logical approach to common problems of the thorax, discussing how to investigate and manage these cases effectively. The course will cover the surgical approach to the thorax and the correct placing and management of chest tubes. More challenging surgical procedures such as lung lobectomy and diaphragmatic rupture will be covered in detail. The common pitfalls with these surgeries will also be discussed with tips on how to avoid them. Approximately 50% of the course time will be devoted to the delegates mastering the surgical procedures for themselves. Case studies will also be discussed over the two days.
Who should attend
Vets in first opinion small animal practice who have had no prior experience of thoracic surgery. It would also suit vets studying for a small animal surgery certificate
What the course will help the attendees to do
Practice thoracic surgical procedures
Learning objectives
By the end of this course delegates should have a thorough understanding of:
Remind them of the relevant surgical anatomy
The appropriate indications for surgical procedures discussed
To confidently carry our more basic procedures
Have a better understanding of more challenging procedures
To recognise and avoid the common surgical complications
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