Retroperitoneoscopy of the presacral space in horses: Surgical access and anatomy
Antoine Meurice,
Raymond Pujol,
Claire De Fourmestraux
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundSurgical approaches to the equine rectum and perirectal area are described in the literature. However, surgeries in this region can be challenging.ObjectiveTo describe the surgical anatomy of the presacral space and to evaluate its access using a retroperitoneoscopic approach.Study designEx vivo experiment.MethodsPreliminary dissections were performed in two cadavers to define the boundaries of the presacral space and to determine portal locations for the surgical approach. After that, nine cadavers … Show more
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