Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thoracoscopic surgery to treat chylothorax in two cats
By Haimel, Georg et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2012·Clinic for Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Thoracoscopic en bloc thoracic duct sealing and partial pericardectomy for the treatment of chylothorax in two cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Two cats suffering from severe chylothorax, a condition where lymph fluid builds up in the chest, were treated after other medical treatments failed. They underwent a minimally invasive surgery that involved sealing the thoracic duct and partially removing the pericardium (the membrane around the heart). Thankfully, there were no complications from the surgery, and both cats remained free of fluid buildup and related symptoms for over two years after the procedure.
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Abstract
Two cats with intractable idiopathic chylothorax and a history of unsuccessful medical management were treated thoracoscopically with en bloc thoracic duct sealing and subtotal pericardectomy using a bipolar feedback-controlled vessel sealing device. No surgical complications were observed. Twenty-four and 26 months after surgery, both cats were free of thoracic effusion and clinical signs.
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