Abstract:SummaryThis study was conceived to evaluate the feasibility of a thoracoscopic technique intended for partial pericardiectomy in horses and how cardiac volumes are influenced by such procedure in an immediate and mid‐term perspective. Thoracoscopic pericardiectomy, which is known as a minimally invasive technique, was performed in six healthy horses. Echocardiographic evaluation was performed in every horse at different times, before and after the procedure. According to the area‐length method, the following p… Show more
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