Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound-guided drainage of paraesophageal abscess in a dog
By Breheny, Craig R et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2021·Hospital for Small Animals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful percutaneous drainage of a refractory caudal mediastinal paraesophageal abscess in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old dog was brought to the vet because of a fever that couldn't be explained. It turned out the dog had a paraesophageal abscess, which is an infection near the esophagus. The vet used a special ultrasound-guided technique to place a tube that drained the abscess without needing surgery. This treatment worked well, and at an 8-month follow-up, the dog was doing great and had no further issues.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel technique for paraesophageal abscess drainage in a dog. CASE SUMMARY: A 6-year-old dog presented for pyrexia of unknown origin, subsequently confirmed to be due to a paraesophageal abscess. This was managed by the ultrasound-guided placement of a thoracostomy tube into the abscess, allowing drainage to be performed. This led to clinical resolution and, at an 8-month follow-up, the dog continued to do well. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: Paraesophageal abscessation is typically managed with surgical intervention, which carries inherent risks and complications. This report describes a novel technique that did not require general anesthesia or invasive surgical intervention, achieving clinical remission without any adverse effects. It also summarizes the current literature available on this condition.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33615727/