• Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. · May 2000

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    Surgical emergencies of the respiratory system.

    • L L Ludwig.
    • Animal Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
    • Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. 2000 May 1; 30 (3): 531-53, vi.

    AbstractManagement of the patient in respiratory distress requires an efficient and accurate diagnostic and therapeutic strategy. This article describes the approach to patients with respiratory compromise, including the indications and techniques for performing emergency surgical procedures. The clinical features of upper airway obstruction, thoracic wall trauma, and pleural space disease are discussed.

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