Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Percutaneous drainage and alcoholization of hepatic abscesses in five dogs and a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Zatelli, Andrea et al.
- Affiliation:
- Clinica Veterinaria Pirani · Italy
Plain-English summary
Hepatic abscesses, which are pockets of infection in the liver, are uncommon and can be hard to identify in dogs and cats. In this study, five dogs and one cat with suspected liver abscesses were treated using a method that involved draining the abscesses and then injecting them with alcohol to help eliminate the infection. The procedure was done quickly while the animals were under anesthesia, and it worked very well for all of them. There were no complications or signs of the abscesses returning for 120 days after the treatment. Overall, this approach to treating liver abscesses in pets showed excellent results.
Abstract
Hepatic abscesses are rare and difficult to diagnose in dogs and cats. Ultrasonographic examination is essential to thoroughly examine hepatic abnormalities, and it may also help in the localization of hepatic abscesses. In this retrospective study, five dogs and one cat with focal hepatic lesions compatible with a hepatic abscess were treated with percutaneous ultrasound-assisted drainage and alcoholization using 95% ethanol. The procedure was performed rapidly under injectable anesthesia and provided excellent results in all animals. No complications or relapses were noted for 120 days following the procedure. The technique of percutaneous ultrasound-assisted drainage and alcoholization of hepatic abscesses in the dog and cat is also described.
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