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Introduction to and current treatments for chylothorax in the dog

Rationale and basis for new surgical treatments for chylothorax in the dog

Study Design for Evaluation of Cisterna Chyli Ablation or Pericardectomy for Treatment of Chylothorax

Sample Consent Form for Enrollment in the Trial (pdf)

Current Status of the Trial-Results Update

Study director
Jonathan F. McAnulty DVM, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison

This Study is
Sponsored by the Morris Animal Foundation
http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/home.asp

Welcome to our site regarding our current prospective randomized clinical trial for the treatment of chylothorax in the dog. Within this site you will find information regarding the current treatments available for chylothorax and a description of the clinical trial that we are currently conducting to examine two new surgical therapies that have shown promise in treating this difficult disease.

Further inquiries can be directed to:

Dr. J.F. McAnulty
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2015 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706

Phone: 608-263-7600
FAX: 608-265-1098
Email: mcanultj@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu

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