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Thoracoscopic‐assisted removal of a retained surgical swab following open pericardiectomy in a dog
Author(s) -
Howes Charlotte,
Nelissen Pieter,
Demetriou Jackie
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1136/vetreccr-2016-000364
Subject(s) - medicine , pericardiectomy , surgery , thoracoscopy , thoracic cavity , median sternotomy , labrador retriever , radiography , complication , cardiothoracic surgery , pericardium
A nine‐year‐old labrador retriever presented for routine postoperative thoracic radiographs following open pericardiectomy via median sternotomy. The surgery was performed six weeks previously to treat restrictive pericarditis. The dog had made a good recovery and on presentation had normal vital parameters; however, radiographic examination of the thoracic cavity revealed a retained surgical swab. Thoracoscopic‐assisted removal of the retained surgical swab was performed successfully without complication. Thoracoscopy offers a minimally invasive option for exploration of the thoracic cavity and facilitates removal of foreign material with reduced morbidity.