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Choledochotomy for Obstructive Choledocholithiasis in Two Dogs.
1The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine
|August 21, 2019
Summary
Two older dogs with obstructive choledocholithiasis (bile duct stones) recovered after surgical removal of stones from the common bile duct. Both dogs survived over a year without recurrence, demonstrating a successful treatment approach.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Obstructive choledocholithiasis is a rare condition in geriatric dogs.
- Common bile duct stones can cause significant gastrointestinal distress and anorexia.
Observation:
- Two geriatric dogs (>9 years old) presented with vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia.
- Diagnostic imaging, including radiography and ultrasonography, confirmed obstructive choledocholithiasis.
Findings:
- Surgical removal of common bile duct stones (choledocholiths) was performed via choledochotomy.
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) was not performed in either case.
- Both dogs experienced long-term survival (>1 year) without disease recurrence.
Implications:
- Choledochotomy without cholecystectomy is a viable surgical option for obstructive choledocholithiasis in dogs.
- This approach offers a favorable prognosis for geriatric dogs with this condition.
- Further research could explore the long-term outcomes and potential complications of this surgical technique.
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