Primary splenic torsion in a dog: Case report

Authors

  • Bianca Mendonça Faria Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia
  • Brenda do Socorro Preuss Cardoso Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia
  • Carlos Vinicius Cunha do Carmo Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia
  • Giovanna Beatriz Tavares Santos Universidade da Amazônia
  • José Ricardo Nascimento de Souza Neto Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n12a1276.1-6

Keywords:

Canine, ultrasonography, spleen, surgery

Abstract

Primary splenic torsion occurs due to congenital or traumatic factors. It affects a small number of animals, usually large and deep-chested dogs. The objective of this work is to report a case of primary splenic torsion in a twelve-year-old bitch Labrador Retriever canine. The animal presented pain and abdominal enlargement, apathy, hyperthermia and hyporexia. After performing laboratory tests and total abdominal ultrasound, it was possible to diagnose splenic torsion and the animal was referred for emergency surgical procedure. Torsion was confirmed during exploratory laparotomy and splenectomy was performed. The animal died in the immediate postoperative period, but the effectiveness of the ultrasound examination for the detection of splenic torsion was observed.

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Published

2022-12-19

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Medicina veterinária

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