Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Adverse effect of complete thoracic evacuation during chronic pneumothorax in a dog.
- Journal:
- Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Boscan, Pedro et al.
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe an unusual response to evacuation of a chronic pneumothorax in a dog. CASE: Resolution of a pneumothorax is usually associated with lung expansion and a marked improvement in pulmonary function. In the case presented here, evacuation of a chronic pneumothorax improved oxygenation, but markedly impaired ventilation. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This is a previously unreported complication associated with the treatment of pneumothorax in dogs. It suggests that in some cases of chronic pneumothorax, total evacuation of the pleural air pocket may improve oxygenation but ventilation deteriorates and increases PCO2, causing further complications.
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