ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists’ Post

Recently, a 4 year old Afghan hound was referred to our cardiology service because of severe breathing problems. After some diagnostics tests our cardiology team identified that the cause of the clinical signs were due to a severe, spontaneous pneumothorax. CT revealed a large pneumothorax, and a pulmonary bulla was identified in the right cranial lung lobe. The bulla was thought to be the cause of the pneumothorax and the dog was transferred to our soft tissue service. The images show the severe reduction of the lung lobe in the right thoracic cavity compared with the left. Although there was a low volume pneumothorax on the left side too. Surgery successfully occluded the leak and the dog recovered and was discharged home for TLC. Cases like this demonstrate why a multi-disciplinary hospital is of benefit to many animals. One condition might turn into something else and it is comforting to know that Chestergates offers a comprehensive service covering cardiology, internal medicine, orthopaedics, neurology, soft tissue, and ophthalmology. #veterinaryimaging #veterinarysurgery #cvsgroup #cvsreferrals

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