Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chylous ascites causes and diagnosis in three dogs
By Fossum, T W et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1992·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chylous ascites in three dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs were diagnosed with chylous ascites, a condition where fluid builds up in the abdomen. In one dog, surgery revealed a ruptured lymphatic vessel as the cause. Another dog had signs of blockage in the lymphatic system, while the third dog's condition seemed to be a complication from a procedure meant to treat fluid in the chest. Each dog had different underlying issues, and the treatments varied based on their specific causes.
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Abstract
Chylous ascites was diagnosed in 3 dogs. Mesenteric lymphangiography was performed in 2 dogs and helped delineate abnormalities of the lymphatic system. The cause of chylous ascites in each dog appeared to be different. In 1 dog, a ruptured mesenteric lymphatic was identified at surgery. Evidence of abdominal lymphatic obstruction was found in another dog. Chylous ascites in the third dog appeared to be a complication of mesenteric lymphangiography for chylothorax.
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