Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine extrahepatic biliary disease.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Jaffey, J A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Specialty Medicine · 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. Over the past ten years, there have been improvements in how we diagnose and treat these diseases, as well as new ways to predict how well a dog might do with treatment. This review aims to share the latest important information about extrahepatic biliary disease in dogs. Overall, these advancements could help improve the health outcomes for dogs suffering from this condition.
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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