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Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Q&A 19 (view source)
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A breed predisposition is identified for Weimaraners, Great Danes, Irish Setters and Doberman Pinschers.
A breed predisposition is identified for Weimaraners, Great Danes, Irish Setters and Doberman Pinschers.
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|l1=Vascular Ring Anomalies
|q2=Describe the pathophysiology of this condition.
|q2=Describe the pathophysiology of this condition.
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The primary clinical sign is regurgitation at weaning. Emaciation and aspiration pneumonia may occur secondarily.
The primary clinical sign is regurgitation at weaning. Emaciation and aspiration pneumonia may occur secondarily.
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|l2=Vascular Ring Anomalies
|q3=How should this dog be managed prior to surgery, and when should surgery be performed?
|q3=How should this dog be managed prior to surgery, and when should surgery be performed?
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Prior to surgery, the puppy is fed a liquid or gruel diet (small amounts frequently, from an elevated position) which will pass through the vascular ring.
Prior to surgery, the puppy is fed a liquid or gruel diet (small amounts frequently, from an elevated position) which will pass through the vascular ring.
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|l3=Vascular Ring Anomalies#Treatment
|q4=Describe the surgical management of this condition.
|q4=Describe the surgical management of this condition.
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A large orogastric tube is inserted into the esophagus and passed through the constricted area; any tissue preventing distension is dissected free allowing the tube to pass easily.
A large orogastric tube is inserted into the esophagus and passed through the constricted area; any tissue preventing distension is dissected free allowing the tube to pass easily.
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|l4=Vascular Ring Anomalies#Treatment
|q5=What is the long-term prognosis for this dog, and how should it be managed postoperatively?
|q5=What is the long-term prognosis for this dog, and how should it be managed postoperatively?
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If regurgitation occurs, a barium swallow is repeated to determine the status of the esophagus.
If regurgitation occurs, a barium swallow is repeated to determine the status of the esophagus.
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|l5=Vascular Ring Anomalies#Prognosis
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