Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A portosystemic shunt is an abnormal connection between the portal and systemic veins, either congenital or acquired, with extrahepatic types being common in small breeds. This case report describes an 11-month-old intact female Maltese presenting with frequent vomiting, drooling, and disorientation. Physical examination revealed that the dog was underweight, and abdominal radiography revealed microhepatica. Blood tests revealed elevated ammonia levels, confirming the diagnosis of a congenital portosystemic shunt. Surgical ligation of the shunt was performed successfully, leading to recovery of the dog, marked by normalised ammonia levels and weight gain.
Source: ARSHI Veterinary Letters
Authors: Irene Kosim, Ivan Satriawan
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402696440