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Published on: May 7, 2015
Multiple acquired portosystemic shunts subsequent to traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a dog
1Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3 (Hoe); Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4 (Sakals).
Abstract:
A 4-year-old castrated male dog was presented because of acute, severe neurologic signs 4 months after a 10-meter fall. Liver enzyme activity was high. Imaging and surgery revealed diaphragmatic hernia, liver entrapment, and multiple acquired portosystemic shunts. Initial recovery indicated improved liver enzyme activity and neurologic status although pancreatitis ultimately ensued.
