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Pectus excavatum in two littermate dogs.
Sheila C Rahal1, Milton M Morishin Filho, Eduardo Hatschbach
1São Paulo State University (UNESP), Departments of Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, PO Box 560, Rubião Júnior s/n, Botucatu (SP), Brazil 18618-000. sheilacr@fmvz.unesp.br
The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne
|December 2, 2008
Summary
A coaptation splint successfully corrected moderate pectus excavatum in a male schnauzer. Conservative treatment was used for mild pectus excavatum in a female schnauzer.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Comparative Medicine
Background:
- Pectus excavatum is a congenital chest wall deformity affecting various canine breeds.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for successful treatment outcomes in young dogs.
Observation:
- Two 8-week-old schnauzer littermates presented with pectus excavatum: moderate in the male and mild in the female.
- The male schnauzer had a significant sternal deformity requiring intervention.
Findings:
- External coaptation splinting of the ventral thorax effectively corrected the moderate pectus excavatum in the male schnauzer.
- Conservative management was employed for the female schnauzer's mild pectus excavatum, with outcomes not detailed in the abstract.
Implications:
- Coaptation splinting presents a viable non-surgical option for moderate pectus excavatum in young canines.
- This case highlights breed-specific considerations and varying treatment approaches for congenital chest deformities in dogs.
