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- Thoracotomy - Advanced surgical access to the chest cavity for life-saving interventions.
We perform thoracotomy?a surgical procedure that opens the chest cavity?to treat a variety of serious conditions involving the lungs, heart, esophagus, or major blood vessels. This procedure is often life-saving and requires specialized expertise, advanced equipment, and intensive post-operative care.
Conditions commonly treated with thoracotomy include:
Lung tumors or lobe torsion
Persistent pneumothorax (air in the chest cavity)
Pyothorax (infected fluid in the chest)
Pericardial effusion or masses
Esophageal foreign bodies
Diaphragmatic hernias
Thoracotomy is a major surgery?but with the right team, it can mean the difference between crisis and recovery. Contact us today if your pet has been diagnosed with a thoracic condition requiring surgical intervention.
- Lung lobectomy - Surgical removal of a diseased or damaged lung lobe.
We perform lung lobectomy?the surgical removal of one or more lobes of the lung?to treat serious conditions such as lung tumors, lobe torsion, abscesses, infections, or trauma. This procedure can be life-saving when conservative treatments are no longer effective.
Common indications for lung lobectomy include:
Primary or metastatic lung tumors
Lung lobe torsion (twisting)
Severe trauma or bleeding
Chronic abscess or infection
Ruptured bullae causing pneumothorax
- PRAA corrective surgery - Surgical correction for congenital esophageal compression.
We offer expert surgical correction for Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA)?a congenital vascular anomaly that causes the esophagus to become compressed by abnormal blood vessels. This condition most commonly affects young dogs, particularly large and giant breeds, and leads to regurgitation, poor growth, and aspiration pneumonia if left untreated.
What is PRAA?
In pets with PRAA, an abnormal vessel encircles and constricts the esophagus near the heart, preventing solid food from passing into the stomach. Early surgical intervention is key to improving outcomes and quality of life.Signs of PRAA in puppies:
Regurgitation shortly after eating
Difficulty swallowing solid food
Poor weight gain or failure to thrive
Coughing or respiratory issues due to aspiration
Early diagnosis and surgery can significantly improve your pet?s ability to eat, grow, and thrive. If your puppy is struggling with regurgitation or poor weight gain, contact us today to schedule an evaluation.
- Esophageal Surgery
At Accuvet, our team provides advanced surgical solutions for a wide range of esophageal conditions in pets. Whether addressing congenital abnormalities, strictures, foreign body obstructions, or complications from chronic reflux, our minimally invasive and open surgical techniques are tailored to ensure the best outcomes. With state-of-the-art equipment and compassionate post-operative care, we are committed to restoring your pet?s comfort, health, and quality of life.
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