Disappearance of pericardial effusion by suspected pericardial-pleural fistulain a Miniature Schnauzer dog / 대한수의학회지
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
; : 115-118, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
A 13-year-old spayed female Miniature Schnauzer was presented with complaints of intermittent syncope. Pericardial effusion was confirmed based on the physical examination, thoracic radiographs and echocardiography. Subsequently, prompt pericardiocentesis was performed. Clinical abnormalities were immediately improved after pericardiocentesis. However, the clinical signs associated with acute collapse recurred. After the second pericardiocentesis, thoracic radiographs revealed pleural effusion, and the clinical signs resolved rapidly. The dog underwent pleural aspiration. Analysis of pleural fluid revealed almost similar features as the previous pericardial fluid. It was possible that a pericardial-pleural fistula was created during the pericardiocentesis. The pericardial and pleural effusion disappeared after the procedures.
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Main subject:
Pericardial Effusion
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Physical Examination
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Pleural Effusion
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Syncope
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Echocardiography
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Cardiac Tamponade
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Pericardiocentesis
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Fistula
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Pericardial Fluid
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Thoracentesis
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article