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Vomiting and lethargy from emphysematous cholecystitis in a Siberian

By Armstrong, J A et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2000·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed

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Original publication title: Emphysematous cholecystitis in a Siberian husky.

Species:
dog

Plain-English summary

A 6-year-old male Siberian husky was brought to the vet after vomiting and being unusually tired for a day. The vet diagnosed him with emphysematous cholecystitis, a serious condition involving gas in the gallbladder. They used X-rays, a special imaging test with barium, and an ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment involved both medical care and surgery to address the issue.

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Abstract

A 6-year-old, intact male Siberian husky was evaluated for a 24-hour history of vomiting and lethargy. Diagnosis of emphysematous cholecystitis was achieved based on survey abdominal radiographs, a barium contrast gastrointestinal series, and abdominal ultrasound. Diagnosis and medical and surgical management of the condition are discussed.

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Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10642874/