| Computed tomographic findings in canine pyothorax and correlation with findings at exploratory thoracotomy. | |
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PMID: 21906063 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Objectives: To describe computed tomographic (CT) findings in canine spontaneous pyothorax and compare them to surgical findings and to assess the utility of CT in guiding case management. Methods: Records from 2003 to 2010 were reviewed to identify dogs, with spontaneous pyothorax, which had undergone CT. Cases were managed medically or surgically. CT images and surgery reports were reviewed and compared for surgical cases. Results: Twelve dogs were included. Eight were managed surgically, three were managed medically and one died before management. Pleural fluid was present in all dogs on CT (n=12) and at surgery (n=8). Pleural gas was identified in five dogs on CT. Pleural thickening was detected in eight dogs on CT (seven visceral, one parietal and six mediastinal) and eight dogs at surgery (seven visceral, eight parietal and six mediastinal), six of which were identified by CT. Abnormal pulmonary parenchyma was detected in 10 dogs on CT and 5 dogs at surgery, all of which were identified by CT. Mediastinal involvement was detected in 10 dogs on CT and 6 dogs at surgery, 5 of which were identified by CT. Conclusions: CT and surgical findings are similar in most cases of canine spontaneous pyothorax. CT may be a useful diagnostic tool for guiding case management. |
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F Swinbourne; E A Baines; S J Baines; Z J Halfacree |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of small animal practice Volume: 52 ISSN: 1748-5827 ISO Abbreviation: J Small Anim Pract Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-09-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0165053 Medline TA: J Small Anim Pract Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 203-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association. |
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA. |
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