Thoracoscopic Pericardectomy Performed Without Pulmonary Exclusion in 9 Dogs

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Authors

Gilles Dupré · Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis

Jean‐Philippe Corlouer · Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis

Bernard Bouvy · Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis

Abstract

Thoracoscopic pericardectomy offers several advantages over open techniques, including less postoperative pain and morbidity, shorter hospital stay, and improved cosmetic appearance. It can be performed without pulmonary exclusion.

Topics & Keywords

Veterinary Oncology Research Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Veterinary Surgery

Volume 30, Issue 1, pp. 21-27

DOI: 10.1053/jvet.2001.20344

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