Congenital obstruction of the caudal vena cava in a dog.
A 16-week-old female Rottweiler was examined because of labored breathing and abdominal distention. Ascites, hepatomegaly, and pleural effusion were detected during physical and radiographic examinations. Selective angiography revealed a stenotic lesion at the junction of the caudal vena cava and the right atrium. A fibrous diaphragm with a pin-hole orifice was observed at surgery. Clinical signs of disease resolved after successful removal of the membranous obstruction.
Malik
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW Australia.
Hunt
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GB
Chard
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RB
Allan
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D000818:Animals; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery