Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pug puppy with breathing trouble after chest tumor surgery
By Raillard, Mathieu et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2017·School of Clinical Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Suspected bilateral phrenic nerve damage following a mediastinal mass removal in a 17-week-old pug.
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Plain-English summary
A 17-week-old pug was brought in for surgery to remove a mass in its chest. After the surgery, the puppy had trouble breathing, which suggested it might have damage to the nerves that control the diaphragm. This condition can lead to serious breathing problems, and the veterinary team discussed various treatment options and management strategies. The outcome for this puppy would depend on the severity of the nerve injury and the effectiveness of the treatments used.
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Abstract
The anesthetic management of a pediatric pug for removal of a mediastinal mass is described. During recovery from anesthesia, the dog's respiratory pattern was compatible with bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. Incidence, complications, possible treatments of phrenic nerve injury, problems of long-term mechanical ventilation, and alternative case management are discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28246415/