title: Surgical cannulation of a hepatic vein in dairy cows utilizing diagnostic ultrasound.
abstract: Use of a diagnostic ultrasonography unit in the placement of hepatic vein catheters is described. Diagnostic ultrasound proved to be a safe and rapid means of identifying the hepatic venous circulation. It provided a clear visual guide in an otherwise blind surgical procedure and allowed for a precise determination of catheter placement. Thus, the method could be used to advantage in other types of catheterizations. Use of ultrasonography reduced the duration of surgery by 50 to 75%, thereby minimizing the risks associated with long-term general anesthesia and reducing recovery time.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Slepetis
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Cohick
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Bauman
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hackett
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000662:veterinary*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000662:veterinary; D002417:Cattle / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006503:Hepatic Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000662:veterinary*