Breheny CR, Thomas EK, Hall JL, Thierry F. Successful percutaneous drainage of a refractory caudal mediastinal paraesophageal abscess in a dog.
J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2021;
31:537-540. [PMID:
33615727 DOI:
10.1111/vec.13036]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To describe a novel technique for paraesophageal abscess drainage in a dog.
CASE SUMMARY
A 6-year-old dog presented for pyrexia of unknown origin, subsequently confirmed to be due to a paraesophageal abscess. This was managed by the ultrasound-guided placement of a thoracostomy tube into the abscess, allowing drainage to be performed. This led to clinical resolution and, at an 8-month follow-up, the dog continued to do well.
NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED
Paraesophageal abscessation is typically managed with surgical intervention, which carries inherent risks and complications. This report describes a novel technique that did not require general anesthesia or invasive surgical intervention, achieving clinical remission without any adverse effects. It also summarizes the current literature available on this condition.
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