Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Balloon treatment for heart defect in small puppy
By Uemura, Akiko et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2019·Department of Veterinary Surgery, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hybrid balloon dilation treatment for cor triatriatum dexter in a small breed puppy.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old female Shiba Inu was brought to the vet because she had a swollen belly and trouble breathing while sleeping. After some tests, the vet found that her symptoms were caused by a heart condition called cor triatriatum dexter, which was leading to fluid buildup in her abdomen. The puppy underwent a new, less-invasive procedure called hybrid balloon dilation while under anesthesia, guided by ultrasound. She recovered quickly and without any complications, showing promise for this treatment option in similar cases.
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Abstract
The authors encountered a 4-month-old, female Shiba dog weighing 4.0 kg, who had been exhibiting abdominal distension and increasing ascites for 2 months. She was brought for further examination and treatment with the chief complaints of ascites and dyspnoea during sleep. The dog was diagnosed with ascites caused by cor triatriatum dexter based on the physical and imaging findings. Under general anaesthesia, she was treated with hybrid balloon dilation under transoesophageal echocardiography guidance. Her postoperative recovery was quite rapid and uneventful. This method appears to be a useful, new, and less-invasive treatment option for cor triatriatum dexter.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31565892/