Median sternotomy versus intercostal thoracotomy for lung lobectomy: A comparison of short ‐term outcome in 134 dogs

ConclusionIn a surgical procedure that does not preclude either approach, ICT may be more desirable than MS in terms of postoperative pain, oxygenation, and complications. However, since no other short‐term measure of outcome differed, we can state that both MS and ICT are well tolerated by dogs.

Source: Veterinary Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Seth Bleakley, Kevin Phipps, Brian Petrovsky, Eric Monnet Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research