Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Greyhound Dog
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S. Saravanan
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal - 637 002, Tamilnadu
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S. Kathirvel
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal - 637 002, Tamilnadu
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G. Selvaraju
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal - 637 002, Tamilnadu
Keywords:
Spontaneous pneumothorax, Greyhound, Radiography, ThoracocentesisAbstract
A two year old male Greyhound dog was presented with respiratory distress and hyporexia. Radiographic examination revealed accumulation of air in the thorax and elevated silhouette of the heart. Thoracocentesis was performed to stabilize the case by relieving the accumulated air in the thorax. The respiration rate and appetite returned to normal without any recurrence of the condition.
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