Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Multiple liver shunts after diaphragmatic hernia in a dog
By Hoe, Sheila & Sakals, Sherisse·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Atlantic Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multiple acquired portosystemic shunts subsequent to traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old male dog showed severe neurological symptoms after falling from a height of 10 meters four months earlier. Tests revealed high liver enzyme levels, and imaging along with surgery found a diaphragmatic hernia and multiple acquired portosystemic shunts (abnormal blood vessels affecting liver function). After surgery, the dog initially improved, with better liver enzyme levels and neurological function. However, he later developed pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old castrated male dog was presented because of acute, severe neurologic signs 4 months after a 10-meter fall. Liver enzyme activity was high. Imaging and surgery revealed diaphragmatic hernia, liver entrapment, and multiple acquired portosystemic shunts. Initial recovery indicated improved liver enzyme activity and neurologic status although pancreatitis ultimately ensued.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32020933/