Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine extrahepatic biliary disease
- Journal:
- Journal of Small Animal Practice
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Jaffey, J. A.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Specialty Medicine Midwestern University, College of Veterinary Medicine Glendale AZ 85308 USA · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Extrahepatic biliary disease affects the bile ducts outside the liver in dogs and can range from mild issues to serious, life-threatening conditions. In recent years, there have been improvements in tests and treatments that help diagnose and manage these diseases better. This review highlights important new information that can help veterinarians provide better care for dogs suffering from extrahepatic biliary disease. Overall, these advancements aim to improve the health outcomes for affected dogs.
Abstract
Extrahepatic biliary disease in dogs is commonly encountered in clinical practice worldwide. Diseases in this segment of the biliary tract are diverse and can manifest with mild clinical signs or can be life‐threatening. In the last decade there have been advances in diagnostic tests, imaging modalities and therapeutic interventions as well as the identification of novel prognostic variables that could improve outcomes in dogs with extrahepatic biliary disease. Therefore, the objective of this review was to summarise clinically relevant updates of extrahepatic biliary disease in dogs.
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