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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

'''Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE)''' refers to the loss of plasma proteins into the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, exceeding the absorptive capacity of the intestines. PLE can be caused by disruption to the intestinal wall due to [[Inflammation - Pathology|inflammation]] or infiltrative disease or by venous congestion of the GI tract and GI [[Haemorrhage|haemorrhage]].

'''Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE)''' refers to the loss of plasma proteins into the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, exceeding the absorptive capacity of the intestines. PLE can be caused by disruption to the intestinal wall due to [[Inflammation - Pathology|inflammation]] or infiltrative disease or by venous congestion of the GI tract and GI [[Haemorrhage|haemorrhage]].

This depends on the underlying cause but Soft-coated Wheaten terriers are known to have a median survival time of five months after diagnosis of PLE and of two months if they suffer from concurrent protein-losing nephropathy.

This depends on the underlying cause but Soft-coated Wheaten terriers are known to have a median survival time of five months after diagnosis of PLE and of two months if they suffer from concurrent protein-losing nephropathy.

==Literature Search==

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==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Intestine_-_Inflammatory_Pathology]]

[[Category:Intestine_-_Inflammatory_Pathology]]

[[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Cat]]

[[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Cat]]

[[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Dog]][[Category:Alimentary_Disorders]]

[[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Dog]][[Category:Alimentary_Disorders]]

[[Category:Expert Review Small Animal]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]]