Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horner's syndrome in dogs after chest tube placement resolves
By Boydell, P et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1997·Animal Medical Centre Referral Services·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Horner's syndrome following intrathoracic tube placement.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs developed a droopy eyelid and a sunken eye on one side of their face after having a tube placed in their chest to drain fluid. This condition is known as Horner's syndrome. Fortunately, the symptoms went away completely after the chest drains were removed.
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Abstract
Two dogs developed unilateral Horner's syndrome attributable to the placement of a thoracic drainage tube. Signs resolved following removal of the chest drains.
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