Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thoracoscopic removal of right ear heart masses in 9 dogs
By Ployart, Stéphane et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2013·Plasmide, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Thoracoscopic resection of right auricular masses in dogs: 9 cases (2003-2011).
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Plain-English summary
Nine dogs with masses on the right side of their hearts were treated using a minimally invasive surgery called thoracoscopic resection. Most of these dogs showed signs of heart failure and fluid buildup around the heart. During the procedure, eight of the dogs had cancerous growths called hemangiosarcomas removed, while one dog had a different type of lesion. Unfortunately, one dog did not survive the surgery due to the location of its mass. Overall, the surgery was successful for the other eight dogs, and they did not experience any complications afterward.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the feasibility of thoracoscopic resection of masses located on the right auricle in dogs. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: Dogs (n = 9) with a mass on the right auricle. PROCEDURES: Hospital records from 2003 to 2011 were reviewed. Only dogs that underwent thoracoscopic resection of a mass on the right auricle were selected. Data collected included history, clinicopathologic findings, surgical technique, and outcome. RESULTS: All dogs with pericardial effusion were examined by means of echocardiography. Cardiac masses on the right auricle were identified in 5 dogs. Eight dogs had clinical signs of cardiac tamponade and right-sided heart failure. All dogs underwent thoracoscopic resection of a mass on the right atrium. Eight hemangiosarcomas and 1 pyogranulomatous lesion were resected. One dog with a mass located at the base of the right auricle died during surgery. No postoperative complications were noted. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Right auricular masses were successfully removed in 8 dogs. Masses close to the base of the right atrial appendage may not be amenable to resection with thoracoscopy. Resection of small masses at the tip of the right auricular appendage can be performed thoracoscopically.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23276102/