Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical treatment of hydrocephalus in a dog with good recovery
By Carlos M Acevedo et al.·Published in Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias·2007
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Original publication title: Tratamiento quirúrgico de la hidrocefalia en un paciente canino: reporte de caso Surgical treatment of hydrocephalus in a dog: a case report
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Plain-English summary
A dog with hydrocephalus, which is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the brain, was treated with a surgical procedure called a ventricle-to-peritoneal shunt. This surgery was performed without any complications, and the dog showed a good recovery with noticeable improvement in its neurological symptoms over time. The procedure has proven to be an effective option for treating hydrocephalus in dogs, offering a better outlook for their quality of life and longevity.
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Abstract
La hidrocefalia es una acumulación excesiva de liquido cefalorraquídeo (LCR) en el sistema ventricular cerebral como consecuencia de una causa primaria. Esta enfermedad puede ser adquirida o congénita, manifestándose con signos clínicos de enfermedad neurológica. Este artículo presenta una revisión sobre la fisiopatología, diagnóstico y tratamiento médico quirúrgico de la hidrocefalia en un paciente canino atendido en el Centro de Medicina Veterinaria y de Zootecnia del CES (Medellín, Colombia). En el paciente se realizó una derivación ventrículo peritoneal como tratamiento quirúrgico de la enfermedad; la cirugía se llevó a cabo sin complicaciones y se obtuvo una recuperación satisfactoria con reversión progresiva de la sintomatología clínica. La derivación ventrículo peritoneal como opción quirúrgica para el tratamiento de la hidrocefalia en caninos se convierte entonces en una herramienta valiosa para el médico veterinario, la cual le permite establecer un pronóstico más esperanzador respecto a la longevidad y calidad de vida del paciente.<br>Hydrocephalus is an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cerebral ventricular system of the brain as a result of a primary cause. This disease can be acquired or congenital, pronouncing itself with clinical signs of neurological disease. This article presents a clinical case with a detailed description of the physiopathology, diagnosis and surgical treatment of hydrocephalus in a canine patient that was attended at the Centro de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia CES (Medellín, Colombia). In this patient a ventricle to peritoneal derivation was practiced as a surgical treatment of the disease; the surgery was carried out without complications and a satisfactory recovery with progressive reversion of the clinical symptomatology was obtained. The ventricle to peritoneal derivation is a surgical option for the treatment of hydrocephalus in canine that becomes a valuable tool for veterinarians, which allows them to establish a more hopeful prognosis regarding longevity and quality of life of the patient.
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