ACCESSORY LUNG LOBE TORSION AND CHYLOTHORAX IN AN AFGHAN HOUND

Authors
GELZER ARM DOWNS MO NEWELL SM MAHAFFEY MB FLETCHER J LATIMER KS
Citation
Arm. Gelzer et al., ACCESSORY LUNG LOBE TORSION AND CHYLOTHORAX IN AN AFGHAN HOUND, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 33(2), 1997, pp. 171-176
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association → ACNP
ISSN journal
05872871
Volume
33
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
171 - 176
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(1997)33:2<171:ALLTAC>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Torsion of the accessory lung lobe is extremely rare and has been repo rted only in one human. Accessory lung lobe torsion (LLT) and chylotho rax occurred in a 3.5-year-old, male Afghan hound. An exploratory thor acotomy was used to remove the torsed lung lobe. When medical manageme nt of the chylous effusion failed, thoracic duct ligation was performe d, resulting in resolution of the effusion. The dog remains clinically healthy 29 months postoperatively.