Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy Rottweiler's labored breathing caused by vena cava blockage
By Malik, R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Congenital obstruction of the caudal vena cava in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-week-old female Rottweiler was brought in for labored breathing and a swollen belly. The vet found fluid buildup in her abdomen and chest, along with an enlarged liver. Further tests showed a blockage in a major blood vessel near her heart. After surgery to remove the obstruction, the dog's breathing improved, and her symptoms went away.
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Abstract
A 16-week-old female Rottweiler was examined because of labored breathing and abdominal distention. Ascites, hepatomegaly, and pleural effusion were detected during physical and radiographic examinations. Selective angiography revealed a stenotic lesion at the junction of the caudal vena cava and the right atrium. A fibrous diaphragm with a pin-hole orifice was observed at surgery. Clinical signs of disease resolved after successful removal of the membranous obstruction.
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