| Module code | CHV 703 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Veterinary Science |
| Module content | Advanced theoretical study of small animal soft tissue surgery. The module extends over a period of one year. Approximately 15 lectures/group discussions are presented every third week on Wednesday mornings and a computer based multi choice test is conducted with the completion each of each section. Training is done mainly by means of PPT presentations by the lecturer or students of specific surgical conditions and the presentation of two case reports. The course starts with disinfecting agents, detergents, aseptic technique and characteristics of different suture materials, followed by surgical oncology of all the different neoplastic conditions and reconstruction skin surgery, surgery of the Respiratory system, Gastro-intestinal surgery, and surgery of the kidneys and urology system, as well as urogenital surgery. The module is normally only presented in alternate years. |
| Module credits | 33.00 |
| Programmes | |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
| Language of tuition | English |
| Academic organisation | Companion Animal Clin Studies |
| Period of presentation | Year |
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