Clinical Director / Professor, Surgical Oncology AURA Veterinary / University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine Ripley, England, United Kingdom
This lecture will look at the variety of possible surgical procedures used to address digital tumours, skin tumours on the feet, tumours of the pads, and interdigital disease. This will include digit amputation, partial foot amputation, pad excision, phalangeal fillet and podoplasty. Sentinel lymph node studies and principles will be included when appropriate. Exsanguinating tourniquets and Bier blocks will also be described along with tips and tricks to help with foot surgery in practice.
Key Learning Points • Step by step guide for Bier block and foot exsanguination • Technique for digit amputation of one or multiple toes • Practical tips to improve your success with surgery of pads and toes
