Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Multiple acquired portosystemic shunts subsequent to traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Hoe, Sheila & Sakals, Sherisse
- Affiliation:
- Atlantic Veterinary College · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old male dog was brought to the vet because he suddenly showed serious neurological problems four months after falling from a height of about 10 meters. Tests showed that his liver enzymes were elevated, which can indicate liver issues. Further imaging and surgery revealed that he had a diaphragmatic hernia (a tear in the diaphragm that can affect the organs) and multiple portosystemic shunts (abnormal blood vessels that bypass the liver). Although he initially seemed to recover with better liver function and improved neurological signs, he later developed pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
Abstract
A 4-year-old castrated male dog was presented because of acute, severe neurologic signs 4 months after a 10-meter fall. Liver enzyme activity was high. Imaging and surgery revealed diaphragmatic hernia, liver entrapment, and multiple acquired portosystemic shunts. Initial recovery indicated improved liver enzyme activity and neurologic status although pancreatitis ultimately ensued.
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