Spontaneous pneumothorax associated with<i>Aspergillus</i>bronchopneumonia in a dog

Trempala, Cheryl L.; Herold, L.

doi:10.1111/vec.12118

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“…It is defined as a closed pneumothorax, secondary to air leakage from lung parenchyma without history or evidence of trauma 1 . SP is described in veterinary literature as secondary to bullae or blebs, neoplasia, bacterial or fungal pneumonia, or lung abscesses 1–22 . Some reports also described migrating vegetal foreign bodies (MVFBs) as a cause of SP in dogs, especially plant awns, also named spikelets 23–28 .…”

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Treatment and outcome of spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to suspected migrating vegetal foreign body in 37 dogs

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Background: The aim of this study is to describe surgical findings, treatment and outcome of spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) secondary to suspected migrating vegetal foreign body (MVFB). Methods: This retrospective study included dogs with computed tomography (CT) consistent with SP suspected to be secondary to MVFB that underwent thoracic surgery. They were divided into two groups according to whether CT identified (group 1) or only suspected (group 2) an MVFB. Results: Thirty‐seven dogs were included (twenty‐one in group 1 and 16 in group 2). An MVFB was identified during surgery in 18 of 21 of cases of group 1 and in 10 of 16 of group 2. An agreement between lobes affected on CT and surgical findings was observed in 34 of 40 lobes. In nine of 37 of cases, a lung perforation was identified without evidence of MVFB. Thirty‐nine lobectomies were performed: 15 complete and 24 partial. No recurrence of pneumothorax was observed. In four dogs, a second surgery was necessary to remove an MVFB 1.5 to 3 months after the initial surgery due to secondary draining tracts. Conclusion: Surgical approach planed with CT resolved SP in all cases before discharge with excellent short‐term outcome and no major complication. CT was reliable to assess perforated lung lobes in 85% of cases. Clinical signs of delayed draining tract developed in 33% of cases where surgery failed to find an MVFB identified on CT.

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Treatment and outcome of spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to suspected migrating vegetal foreign body in 37 dogs

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“…In contrast to spontaneous pneumothorax in humans, a causative pathology is commonly found in dogs with spontaneous pneumothorax ( Holtsinger and Ellison, 1995 ). Bullae or blebs, as well as pulmonary abscesses, plant migration, bacterial or fungal pneumonia, angiostrongylus vasorum infection, heart worm infection, or neoplasia have been reported in this context ( Busch and Noxon, 1992 ; Puerto et al , 2002 ; Lipscomb et al , 2003 ; Au et al , 2006 ; Oliveira et al , 2010 ; Gallagher et al , 2012 ; Boudreau et al , 2013 ; Spodsberg et al , 2013 ; Trempala and Herold, 2013 ). Depending on the underlying disease, complete or partial lung lobectomy is performed and early surgical treatment has been reported to improve survival rate ( Puerto et al , 2002 ).…”

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Partial lung lobectomy with the Caiman® Seal & Cut device in a dog with spontaneous pneumothorax: case report

Zobel¹,

Rohwedder²,

ttcher³

2022

Open Vet J

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Background: Spontaneous pneumothorax in dogs is characterized by an accumulation of air in the interpleural space without an underlying trauma and consecutive acute onset of respiratory distress. Underlying causes for spontaneous pneumothorax vary with ruptured bullae being one of the main causes. Treatment after initial stabilization often requires partial or complete surgical resection of effected lung lobes. Partial lung lobectomy can be performed with stapling devices or sealing devices e.g. by different surgical approaches including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. However, intra-thoracic surgery in small sized dogs using either of the techniques is challenging. Case Description: A 12 year old Shih Tzu was presented with spontaneous pneumothorax. Further diagnostics with computed tomography and intercostal thoracoscopy revealed a bulla in the right middle lung lobe. Partial lung lobectomy (2,5cm x 2,5 cm x 2cm) of the respective lung lobe was performed by an intercostal approach using the Caiman® 5 Seal & Cut sealing device. The Caiman® 5 Seal & Cut device allowed quick and safe partial lung lobectomy in the treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax without intra- or post-operative complications. The dog was discharged 2 days after surgery in good clinical condition. This report demonstrates the in-vivo efficacy and safety of the Caiman® 5 Seal & Cut sealing device for partial lung lobectomy in a small breed dog. Conclusion: Using the Caiman® 5 Seal & Cut device lung tissue could be resected without intra- or post-operative complications in a small breed dog. The present case may emphasize the use of the device in fully video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery also in small sized patients.

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Bronchopneumonia

Gonzalez

King

2018

Textbook of Small Animal Emergency Medicine

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Spontaneous pneumothorax associated withAspergillusbronchopneumonia in a dog

Abstract: This report describes the successful surgical and medical management of Aspergillus bronchopneumonia in a dog presenting with spontaneous pneumothorax.

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Treatment and outcome of spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to suspected migrating vegetal foreign body in 37 dogs

Treatment and outcome of spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to suspected migrating vegetal foreign body in 37 dogs

Partial lung lobectomy with the Caiman® Seal & Cut device in a dog with spontaneous pneumothorax: case report

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