Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ventricular septal defect repair in 3-month-old Cavalier puppy
By Hunt, G B et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·1995·Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ventricular septal defect repair in a small dog using cross-circulation.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was diagnosed with a serious heart defect called a ventricular septal defect, which can cause breathing problems and other health issues. The puppy underwent surgery where doctors used a special technique to repair the defect, closing it with stitches. The surgery lasted about 90 minutes, and while there were some minor complications afterward, they were easily managed. The puppy is expected to recover well after this procedure.
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Abstract
A haemodynamically significant ventricular septal defect was diagnosed in a 3-month-old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. A median sternotomy was performed and the 6.5 kg dog placed on cardiopulmonary bypass using pump-assisted cross-circulation. A 10 mm diameter peri-membranous ventricular septal defect was closed using a continuous suture of 4-0 polypropylene, via a 2.5 cm incision in the right ventricular outflow tract. The duration of cardiopulmonary bypass was 90 minutes. Complications in the immediate postoperative period were mild and easily managed.
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