Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex
AVMA Journals
Feline Parasternal Thoracotomy via Sternocostal Disarticulation
15 minutes Posted Sep 19, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Introducing Parasternal Thoracotomy in Cats
Background and Development of Technique
Complications and Surprising Findings
Future Research Directions
Clinical Advice for Veterinarians
Final Thoughts and Closing
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Send us Fan Mail Surgical options for our feline patients often lack the robust documentation available for canine procedures. Dr. Kristen Gabriel tackles this gap with her groundbreaking research on parasternal thoracotomy via sternocostal disarticulation in cats—a technique that offers promising results for thoracic exploration when traditional approaches fall short. The conversation delves into the origins of this technique, which began with documentation in canine patients before Dr. Gab...