Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thoracoscopic creation of a pericardial window in dogs.
- Journal:
- Polish journal of veterinary sciences
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Holak, P et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Surgery and Roentgenology
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A window in the pericardial sac was created by thoracoscopy in two dogs with diagnosed idiopathic haemorrhagic pericardial effusion (IHPE). Thoracoscopic access to the pericardial sac facilitated surgery and minimised the risk of complications associated with conventional thoracotomy.
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