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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Pectus excavatum in two littermate dogs.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2008
Authors:
Rahal, Sheila C et al.
Affiliation:
o Paulo State University (UNESP) · Brazil
Species:
dog

Abstract

One male and 1 female, 8-week-old, schnauzer littermates were presented with moderate and mild pectus excavatum, respectively. External application of a coaptation splint to the ventral aspect of the thorax was used for correction of the sternal deformity in the male; conservative treatment was used in the female.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19043484/