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Mathieu Raillard1, Pamela J Murison1, Ivan P Doran1
1School of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, North Somerset, England.
Abstract:
The anesthetic management of a pediatric pug for removal of a mediastinal mass is described. During recovery from anesthesia, the dog's respiratory pattern was compatible with bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. Incidence, complications, possible treatments of phrenic nerve injury, problems of long-term mechanical ventilation, and alternative case management are discussed.

