Double-Wound O-Ring Retraction for Chylothorax Surgery in Dogs

A suitable wound retraction is crucial for open surgical treatment of chylothorax in dogs. A single paracostal approach for transabdominal/transdiaphragmatic thoracic duct ligation and cisterna chyli ablation is an effective procedure. For the procedure, the use of stay sutures and handheld or autom...

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Main Authors: Piotr Trębacz, Jan Frymus, Marek Galanty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/16/2567