title: Pleural compartmentalization in a dog with a pleuroperitoneal shunt.
abstract: Four years after successful implantation of a pleuroperitoneal shunt in a dog with persistent pleural effusion, signs of lethargy and dyspnea reappeared. Although the shunt was still functional, compartmentalization of the right pleural space eventually isolated a pocket of fluid, causing dyspnea. Symptomatic relief was achieved for at least 11 months by contralateral implantation of a second shunt.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1089.
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Brumm
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Smeak
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt / Q000662:veterinary*; D010994:Pleura / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation / Q000662:veterinary