Use of a flutter valve in treatment of pneumothorax in dogs and cats.
The use of a catheter and flutter valve to accomplish continuous thoracic drainage was evaluated in 12 dogs and 2 cats over a 2-year period. The system was found to be safe, reliable, and well tolerated. Compared with other drainage systems, this system requires less care from the veterinary staff.
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011677:Punctures / Q000662:veterinary; D013903:Thoracic Surgery; D013909:Thorax / Q000601:surgery