title: Splenectomy in cattle via transthoracic approach.
abstract: Sixty-eight cattle under general anesthesia were splenectomized. The transthoracic approach was used to provide better access to the spleen and to facilitate ligature of the major splenic vessels. The procedure was easier and less time-consuming, compared with other surgical approaches, and is considered to be less stressful to the animals. Post-operative recovery was complete in 67 of 68 cattle. After surgery, 1 animal developed respiratory tract disease that was thought to have been unrelated to the surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames 50011.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Kersting
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Wass
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Plumlee
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000601:surgery*; D008026:Ligation / Q000662:veterinary; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000662:veterinary; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000601:surgery; D013162:Splenic Vein / Q000601:surgery; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary