Date 12th - 13th September 2008
Venue Ellesmere Port and Liverpool
Tutor
Jonathan Bray MVSc CertSAS MACVSc DECVS MRCVS
Davies Veterinary Specialists, Herts
Course outline
Gastrointestinal surgery skills are essential for all vets working with small animals. You need to have a plan before starting these procedures and be confident that you can cope with what you find once you have performed your laparotomy. This course will enhance your decision making and practical skills in key areas of gastrointestinal surgery and relevant supportive care.
Specific areas to be covered include:
• Exploratory laparotomy
• Principles of intestinal surgery
• Oesophageal disease
• Gastric dilatation-volvulus
• Biopsy procedures
• Feeding tube techniques: oesophagostomy, gastrostomy
• Gastropexy techniques
• Abdominocentesis
• Diagnostic peritoneal lavage
Previous delegates have said...
‘The speaker was very helpful and approachable. I feel so confident now with the GI Surgery, many thanks'
Course fee
£700.00 + VAT (£822.50)
Includes two days tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunches