Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chylothorax in dogs treated with cisterna chyli ablation and thoracic
By Hayashi, Kei et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2005·Department of Surgical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cisterna chyli ablation with thoracic duct ligation for chylothorax: results in eight dogs.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old dog was diagnosed with chylothorax, a condition where lymphatic fluid accumulates in the chest, causing breathing difficulties. The veterinarian performed a surgical procedure that involved both cisterna chyli ablation and thoracic duct ligation to treat the issue. Most dogs, including seven out of eight in the study, showed no signs of chylothorax after the surgery, with improvements lasting from 4 to 48 months. Unfortunately, one dog had to be euthanized due to lack of improvement. Overall, this treatment was successful in resolving chylothorax in the majority of cases.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report use of combined cisterna chyli ablation (CCA) and thoracic duct ligation (TDL) for treatment of spontaneously occurring chylothorax in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: Eight dogs with chylothorax. METHODS: TDL was performed through a right caudal intercostal thoracotomy and CCA through a left flank paracostal approach or ventral median celiotomy. Long-term outcome (range, 2-48 months; median, 11.5 months) was evaluated by telephone communication with owners. RESULTS: Seven dogs were free of clinical signs related to chylothorax at last follow-up (range, 4-48 months; median, 15.5 months). One dog was euthanatized 2 months after surgery because of lack of improvement. No major complications occurred from CCA. CONCLUSION: CCA and TDL resolved chylothorax in most dogs (88%). CLINICAL RELEVANCE: CCA combined with TDL may improve the outcome of chylothorax in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16266346/