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 head and neck, discussing how to investigate and manage these cases effectively. More challenging surgical procedures such as laryngeal tieback and total canal ablation/bulla osteotomy will be covered in detail. The common pitfalls with these surgeries will also be discussed with tips on how to avoid them. 50% of the course time will be devoted to ‘hands-on’ practical sessions to allow mastery of the surgical procedures.
Who should attend
The course would suit any vet in small animal first opinion practice with an interest in soft tissue surgery or those studying towards a certificate.
What the course will help the attendees to do
To confidently carry our more basic procedures
Practice the approach for more challenging procedures
To recognize and avoid the common surgical complications
Work logically through case studies
Apply knowledge back in the ‘real world’ of veterinary practice
Learning objectives
By the end of this course delegates should have a thorough understanding of:
The relevant surgical anatomy
The appropriate indications for surgical procedures discussed
Surgical techniques for the more basic procedures
The approach for more challenging procedures
Recognition and avoidance of the common surgical complications |