Ultrasonographic findings associated with congenital hepatic arteriovenous fistula in three dogs.
Three dogs were determined to have hepatic arteriovenous fistulas. This condition is similar to a portosystemic shunt; however, cure necessitates hepatic lobectomy instead of a venous ligature. Because of this, it is useful to differentiate these 2 conditions before surgery. Ultrasonography was found to be simple, sensitive, and specific in diagnosing hepatic arteriovenous fistulas and differentiating them from portosystemic shunts.
Bailey
M Q
MQ
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824.
Willard
M D
MD
McLoughlin
M A
MA
Gaber
C
C
Hauptman
J
J
D000818:Animals; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D002445:Celiac Artery / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000662:veterinary*