Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pneumopericardium as a complication of laparoscopy for ovariectomy.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Best, E J & Hellewell, E
- Affiliation:
- Rowe Veterinary Hospital · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A one-year-old poodle×cocker spaniel bitch was presented for laparoscopic ovariectomy. Pre-operative examination was unremarkable. The left ovariectomy was performed uneventfully. Following insufflation of the abdomen and repositioning of the patient, signs consistent with cardiac tamponade developed, resulting in death. Post-mortem radiography demonstrated pneumopericardium.
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