Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog's belly swelling from heart defect fixed by balloon treatment
By Nieuwland, J et al.·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·2010·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Resolution of ascites after successful balloon dilatation of cortriatriatum dexter in a dog].
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Plain-English summary
A 9-month-old male American Cocker Spaniel was brought in for a swollen belly, rapid breathing, and not wanting to eat. The vet found fluid in the abdomen and discovered a heart issue called cor triatriatum dexter, which is an abnormal membrane in the heart. The dog underwent a procedure to widen the small opening in this membrane using a balloon, and after the treatment, the fluid in his belly went away within a week. He made a full recovery and continued to develop normally.
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Abstract
A 9-month-old male American Cocker Spaniel was examined for progressive abdominal distension, tachypnoea, and decreased appetite. Physical examination revealed signs of congestion in the caudal body half only (ascites, congested saphenic vein), and abdominocentesis yielded a modified transudate. Echocardiography revealed an abnormal membrane in the right atrium and cor triatriatum dexter was diagnosed; the diagnosis was confirmed by cardiac catheterization. Successful treatment consisted of balloon dilatation of the pinpoint opening in the abnormal membrane. The dog recovered well, with the ascites resolving within a week, and its further development was normal.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20437897/