Spleen torsion in dogs

• [PDF File]Diagnostic Imaging of Isolated Splenic Torsion in a German Shepherd Dog

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  Splenic torsion is a relatively uncommon, and it is most often associated with gastric dilatation volvulus (2). Isolated splenic torsion occurs rarely, and its etiology is unclear (3). Male are affected more often than female in dogs (10). Iso-lated splenic torsion is difficult to diagnose because of the non-

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• [PDF File]Top 5 Causes of Splenomegaly in Dogs

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  medium- and large-breed dogs (eg, German shep - herd dogs, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, standard poodles). 2,8 Hemangiosarcoma arises from the vascular endothelium and often develops into a large cavitary mass in the spleen (Figure 1). Approximately 25% of dogs with splenic heman - giosarcoma may have concurrent hemangiosar -

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• [PDF File]Splenectomy: Hilar Ligation Technique

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  The spleen has a diverse set of functions, including hematopoiesis, RBC filtration and storage, and immune surveillance. Despite its many functions, removal of the spleen is commonly performed in dogs and cats with rarely observed long-term adverse sequelae. Splenectomy is indicated in cases of splenic neoplasia, trauma, torsion, and infiltrative

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• [PDF File]Splenectomy Cases in Dogs and Cats - Vet Times

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  First, the anatomic void created after removal of the spleen, particularly if enlarged, may allow increased gastric motility, resulting in GDV. Second, a splenic mass, or torsion of the spleen, may stretch the gastrosplenic, hepatoduodenal or hepatogastric ligaments, resulting in increased gastric motility (Millis at al, 1995). 6 / 8

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• [PDF File]Kristi S. Lively, DVM, DABVP - Saint Francis Veterinary Center of South ...

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  located in the spleen. Because these functions are also carried out in other areas of the body (bone marrow and lymph nodes), an animal can live a normal life after having its spleen removed. Splenic torsion occurs when the spleen rotates around the blood vessels entering the spleen or twists upon itself, thereby decreasing blood flow to the ...

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• [PDF File]Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 21 Suppl 1 1

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  remains uncommon. Moreover, no prior reports have described splenic torsion secondary to concurrent abdominal trauma, displacement, and eventration; thus, the case examined in this study is unprecedented, and the ultrasonographic aspects observed in this case should be considered. Keywords: dogs, injuries, spleen, ultrasonography, Doppler.

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• [PDF File]Case report ACCESSORY SPLEEN IN A DOG: MACROSCOPIC AND MICROSCOPIC FINDINGS

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  Accessory spleen is a congenital anomaly that consists of ectopic splenic tissue separated from the main body of the spleen. The spleen develops from the mesenchymal cells that migrate during foetal life into the dorsal mesogastrium and a failure in the fusion of splenic tissue in the formation of an accessory spleen (Fontan et al., 2001).

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• [PDF File]Sonographic Aspects of Splenic Torsion Due to Abdominal Eventration in ...

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  Splenomegaly, decreased echogenicity of the parenchyma of the spleen and hypoechoic appearance or “lace” are suggestive sonographic findings, although the definitive diagnosis is given through exploratory laparotomy. ... Although extensive literature reports have described the sonographic aspects of splenic torsion in dogs, this disease

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• Concurrent Diseases and Conditions in Dogs with Splenic Vein Thrombosis

  Between 1994 and 2008, 86 dogs were identified with a diagnosis of splenic vein thrombosis (SVT) made via ul-trasound examination. Three dogs with splenic torsion and 3 dogs with insufficient diagnostic or clinical infor-mation were excluded from this study. Eighty dogs met the inclusion criteria, and all were diagnosed with dis-

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• [PDF File]ULTRASONOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF THE CANINE SPLEEN: A REVIEW - CORE

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  routinely used, depending on the size of the animal. The long axis of the spleen has a tongue-like shape and the cross-section a triangular or lenticular form. The cranial aspect is in dorsal location and visible between the gastric fundus and the left kidney (Hecht and Mai, 2015). In dogs, the splenic parenchyma has a homogeneous

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• Pathologic Factors Affecting Postsplenectomy Survival in Dogs

  83% for dogs with nonneoplastic-related hematomas, whereas only 31% of dogs with hemangiosarcoma, with or without associated hematomas, were alive after 2 months. Twelve-month survival times were 64% and 7%. respec- tively. An overall postsplenectomy survival rate of 52% was based on the number of dogs surviving for a minimum of 6

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• Fine-Needle Aspiration of the Spleen as an Aid in the Diagnosis of ...

  Fine-Needle Aspiration an Aid in the Diagnosis Deborah A. O’Keefe, DVM, and C. of the Spleen as of Splenomegaly Guillermo Couto, DVM Results from transabdominal fine-needle aspiration of the spleen in 28 dogs and 5 cats are reported. Splenomegaly was present in 79% of these patients, and splenic masses were present in 15%.Extrame-

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• [PDF File]Splenectomy in Dogs and Cats: Indications, Surgical Technique, and ...

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  In animals with splenic torsion, the blood vessels to the spleen are twisted into a pedicle that contains the mesentery and vessels. Do not untwist the spleen since this will allow cellular breakdown products, thrombi, and other toxic ... The prognosis for dogs undergoing splenectomy varies depending on the splenic disease. Dogs and cats with ...

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• [PDF File]Sonographic Aspects of Splenic Torsion Due to Abdominal ... - UFRGS

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  The sonographic features of splenic torsion in dogs include marked splenomegaly, a hypoechoic or diffuse anechogenic pattern that indicates the presence of vascular congestion, and sinusoidal dilatation separated by small linear echoes that represent dilated vessels. In cases of splenic torsion, two-dimensional ultrasonographic images

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• [PDF File]Case Report UNCOMMON CAUSE OF ACUTE ABDOMEN IN A DOG: TORSION OF THE ...

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  The first case of torsion of the spleen in dogs was reported in 1967 (3). Since then only few papers have described this disease in dogs and other animals such as alpaca (4). Among ... isolated splenic torsion in dogs: eight cases (1980-1987). J Am Vet Med Assoc, 194: 103-106, 1989. 13. Wrigley, R.H., Ultrasonography of the

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• Veterinary Pathology Splenitis in 33 Dogs The Author(s) 2016

  identified splenic masses or nodules in 14 dogs (56%); perito-neal effusions in 8 (32%), consistent with purulent peritoneal exudate in 2; altered echotexture of the spleen or nonsplenic abdominal masses in 4 each (16%); pyometra or endometritis, splenic torsion, or testicular nodules in 3 dogs each (12%); and

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• [PDF File]Life-Threatening Emergency Call Your Veterinarian - GSMDCA

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  or disease. Many cancers that affect dogs become evident on the spleen first. All dogs can have a tumor or tumors on the spleen that prove deadly, whether malignant or benign, because if the spleen or the tumor bleeds, the dog may die. Torsion of the spleen is generally considered a coincidental finding after a gastric dilatation volvulus event

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• Splenic Infarction in 16 Dogs: A Retrospective Study

  was performed on 12 dogs: the reasons for surgical interven- tion included the presence of splenic mass lesions, severe abdominal blood loss, and peritonitis (Table 1). Complete splenectomy was performed in 9 dogs and partial splenec- tomy was performed in 2 dogs; no splenectomy was per- formed in 1 dog in which the spleen was grossly normal.

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