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Canine cholecystitis without icterus: an indication of biliary rupture. And sonographic features of emphysematous cholecystitis.

We now have two nice published case series of canine cholecystitis, cholangitis and/or cholangiohepatitis:   J Vet Intern Med. 2016 Jul;30(4):1046-55. doi: 10.1111/jvim.13974. Epub 2016 May 20. Bacterial Cholangitis, Cholecystitis, or both in Dogs. Tamborini A1, Jahns H1, McAllister H1, Kent A2, Harris B2, Procoli F3, Allenspach K3, Hall EJ4, Day MJ4, Watson PJ2, O’Neill … Continue reading

26/03/2019 Internal medicine, ultrasonography

Re-formation of the gallbladder after cholecystectomy in a dog

An 11 y.o. FN CKCS was examined for investigation of multiple problems including degenerative mitral valve disease, splenic mass, pancreatitis and urinary tract infection.  She had already undergone cholecystectomy via laparotomy several years earlier for management of gallbladder mucocoele. We were surprised to find that there was a relatively normal-looking gallbladder  in a conventional position … Continue reading

26/07/2018 Internal medicine, ultrasonography

Gallbladder rupture following gastric dilation with volvulus in a dog

This patient suffered a GDV and was rescued with prompt intervention and surgical derotation with pexy.  It was noted at surgery that the gallbladder was very distended.  So far so good.  She continued to do well for about 72 hours before deteriorating: inappetence, vomiting, increasing lethargy.  Again management by the primary care team was impeccable … Continue reading

17/12/2016 Internal medicine, Uncategorized

Gallbladder mucocoele complications

Gallbladder mucocoeles are often a decision-making dilemma.  Frequently they are incidental findings.  Very occasionally they are secondary to hypothyroidism -in which case resolution with medical treatment is reported: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18518811 Otherwise, it’s a matter of surgery or wait and hope for the best. Personally I usually advise surgery if there are compatible clinical signs.  If the … Continue reading

03/01/2016 Internal medicine, ultrasonography, Uncategorized
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