Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical fix of cor triatriatum dexter in Shiba Inu dog
By Tanaka, R et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2003·Department of Veterinary Surgery, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical correction of cor triatriatum dexter in a dog under extracorporeal circulation.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A Shiba Inu with a swollen belly was diagnosed with a rare heart condition called cor triatriatum dexter, which affects blood flow. The dog underwent surgery while being supported by a heart-lung machine, and the procedure took about 34 minutes. After surgery, the dog recovered well, and the swelling in its abdomen went away. Follow-up tests showed that blood was flowing normally in the heart. This surgical method is considered a reliable treatment for this condition in dogs.
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Abstract
A shiba inu dog with marked abdominal distension was diagnosed with cor triatriatum dexter and surgical correction was performed under extracorporeal circulation. The total duration of cardiac arrest was 11 minutes and total perfusion time was 34 minutes. The dog had an uneventful postoperative recovery. Postoperative contrast radiography of the caudal vena cava revealed normal flow into the right heart. Abdominal distension was no longer observed. Although several methods have been used to treat cor triatriatum dexter in dogs, the authors consider surgical correction under extracorporeal circulation to be a reliable approach.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12934813/