title: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt for treatment of hydrocephalus in a French bulldog puppy.
abstract: A 6.5-week-old bulldog was presented with lethargy, anorexia, and stunted growth. A domed skull, ventrolateral strabismus, hypermetria, and delayed hopping were observed. Congenital hydrocephalus was diagnosed and a ventriculoperitoneal shunt was placed. After surgery, a shunt obstruction occurred but resolved with treatment. The puppy responded well and neurological deficits continued to improve after surgery.
authors.affiliation: Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
authors.forename: Jolene A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Giacinti
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / Q000662:veterinary*