Retroperitoneal sarcomas in dogs: 14 cases (1992-2002)

摘要

The retioperitoneal space is a potential space within the abdominal cavity that contains fat, loose connective tissue, nerves, blood vessels (aoita and caudal vena cava), and organs (kidneys, ureters, and adrenal glands). The xetroperitoneum is border ed by the diaphragm cranially, anus caudally, peritoneum ventrally epaxial muscles and vertebral bodies dorsally and quadratus lumborum muscles laterally. In dogs, the retroperitoneal space is also continuous with the retropleural space and mediastinum.