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1: Can Vet J. 2006 Jul;47(7):697-9.Click here to read Links

Acquired extrahepatic portosystemic shunts in a young dog.

Agg EJ.

Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

A young, male miniature poodle was presented with severe neurological problems. Laboratory tests and ultrasonograph examination were consistent with extrahepatic portosystemic shunts, resulting in hepatic encephalopathy. When surgical correction proved not to be a viable option, the dog was euthanized. Postmortem examination revealed multiple shunts likely acquired after severe hepatitis.

PMID: 16898115 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

PMCID: PMC1482449