Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with bile fluid in chest after gunshot wound
By Davis, Kechia M & Spaulding, Kathy A·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2004·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis: biliopleural fistula in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Brittany Spaniel was brought in after suffering from gunshot wounds and was showing signs of serious illness. Despite receiving supportive care, the dog's health worsened, and an ultrasound revealed a rare condition called a biliopleural fistula, where bile leaks into the chest cavity. After the fistula was surgically repaired, the dog made a full recovery. This case highlights the importance of considering this unusual condition in dogs with chest fluid after trauma.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old intact male Brittany Spaniel was admitted for thoracic gunshot wounds. Despite continued supportive care, the dog's condition deteriorated. Thoracic/abdominal ultrasound revealed a biliopleural fistula. Following fistula repair, the dog made a complete recovery. This case represented a diagnostic challenge because of the uncommon clinical presentation of a severe bile pleuritis in the absence of significant bile peritonitis. Biliopleural fistula is a rare condition but should be considered as a differential diagnosis in trauma patients with pleural effusion, especially those with penetrating thoracic injuries. Ultrasonography can be used to diagnose this disorder preoperatively.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15005364/