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Evaluating the Effect of Minimally Invasive Surgery on the Intracranial Pressure in Dogs
Complete Title: The Effect of Laparoscopy on Intracranial Pressure as Measured by Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
The optical nerve sheath contains cerebral spinal fluid and when intracranial pressure increases, the walls of the sheath stretch and expand. Using ultrasound, we can measure these changes in the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD). Gaining a better understanding of intracranial pressure changes in dogs may have a future impact on anesthetic considerations and surgical planning for laparoscopic procedures in veterinary medicine.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Any dogs undergoing laparoscopic gastropexy and/or spay at OVC