Abstract

A 3-month-old female German Shepherd puppy was presented for routine vaccination. Clinical evaluation revealed a grade 5/6 continuous murmur with the point of maximal intensity over the left 4th intercostal space. Echocardiography revealed a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The PDA was closed by a team of general practitioners using the Jackson-Henderson technique, via a standard 4th intercostal thoracotomy. A multi-modal approach to analgesia and premedication was employed. A successful outcome was achieved with no murmur or evidence of cardiac disease present 6 months after surgical occlusion. The literature is reviewed with an emphasis placed on choosing techniques that are appropriate to the level of expertise of the surgical and anaesthetic teams, as well as the surgical facilities available.

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Authors

James L, Black C, Futter G

Institution

Saint Francis Veterinary Hospital, 157 Main Road, Bergvliet, Cape Town, 7495, South Africa. saintf@mweb.co.za

Source

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 82:4 2011 Dec pg 239-41

MeSH

Animals
Dog Diseases
Dogs
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Female
Treatment Outcome

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22616439