Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Echo and Doppler signs of ductal aneurysm after PDA surgery in a dog
By Jacquet, Julien et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2005·General Electric Medical System, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Echocardiographic and Doppler characteristics of postoperative ductal aneurysm in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-month-old Pyrenean Shepherd was diagnosed with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which was treated by closing the duct with clips during surgery. However, a month later, an abnormal swelling (aneurysm) was found in the area where the duct was closed, using a special heart ultrasound called Doppler echocardiography. The findings suggest that while the surgery was necessary, some pets may develop complications like this aneurysm after the procedure. It's important for pet owners to monitor their dogs after such surgeries and follow up with their veterinarian for any unusual symptoms.
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Abstract
A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) was detected in a 10-month-old Pyrenean Shepherd. The PDA was occluded with hemostatic clips. One month after surgery, an aneurysmal dilatation of the ductus was diagnosed using Doppler echocardiography. The authors present the echo-Doppler findings and the follow-up of the ductus aneurysm. The pathogenesis and significance of such an aneurysm are discussed.
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