Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Minimally invasive heart surgery in dogs using transxiphoid approach
By Nelson, David A et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2012·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Minimally invasive transxiphoid approach to the cardiac apex and caudoventral intrathoracic space.
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Plain-English summary
Thirteen dogs underwent a new minimally invasive heart surgery technique to treat various heart issues, including pacemaker implantation and repairs for heart injuries. The surgery involved accessing the heart through a small incision at the bottom of the rib cage, which allowed the vets to perform the necessary procedures without opening the abdomen. All dogs recovered well after the surgery, and none needed additional tubes for drainage. This approach seems to be effective and safe for treating heart problems in dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a minimally invasive surgical technique for procedures involving the caudoventral compartment of the thoracic cavity. STUDY DESIGN: Case series. ANIMALS: Dogs (n = 13). METHODS: Thirteen dogs; undergoing epicardial pacemaker implantation (9), palliative pericardial window (2), perforated right ventricle repair with epicardial pacemaker implantation (1), and peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (1) were operated by a transxiphoid approach. Dogs were positioned in dorsal recumbency and the bony xiphoid process was dissected free of adjoining tissue and transected proximally and distally. The distal transection was proximal to the cartilaginous junction of the process and the diaphragm. Entry to the thoracic cavity without penetration of the abdomen provided access for surgical treatment. RESULTS: All dogs recovered without complication. No dogs required thoracostomy tube placement. CONCLUSIONS: Transxiphoid approach is minimally invasive and provides adequate exposure for disorders of the caudoventral thoracic cavity.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23198919/