[Chiari-like malformation--syringomyelia in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel].
This article, which is based on the PhD thesis of Clare Rusbridge, is a review of chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The abnormality is becoming more common among dwarf breeds and brachychepalic breeds. The nature, prevalence, and treatment of the disease are described, as is current knowledge on its heritability in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Mandigers
Paul
P
Veterinair Specialistisch Centrum De Wagenrenk te Wageningen, Universiteit Utrecht.
Rusbridge
Clare
C
D000818:Animals; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D001947:Breeding; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome