Disappearance of pericardial effusion by suspected pericardial-pleural fistula in a Miniature Schnauzer dog

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 i...

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Published inKorean journal of veterinary research Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 115 - 118
Main Authors Kim, Hakhyun, Kang, Ji-Houn, Chang, Dongwoo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 대한수의학회 2018
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pericardiocentesis
canine
cardiac tamponade
pleural effusion
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Summary: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 possiblethat a pericardial-pleural fistula was created during the pericardiocentesis. The pericardial and pleural effusion disappeared after the procedures. KCI Citation Count: 0
ISSN:2466-1384
2466-1392
DOI:10.14405/kjvr.2018.58.2.115