Tuesday, February 8, 2011

PDA - Patent Ductus Arteriosus in a Puppy


We have just had the pleasure to treat the sweetest little Great Dane puppy who was the runt of the litter. She can’t stop vomiting so we took these X-ray looking for a mega-esoghagus and have diagnosed an esophageal stricture above the heart (PRAA = Persistent Right Aortic Arch or a PDA = Patent Ductus Arteriosus ). The x-rays show clearly how the food dilates the proximal part of the esophagus, but can not get past the heart. This gorgeous and loving 2.5 month old puppy is fortunate to have 2 dedicated owners who are going to bring her to surgery and we all hope for her to have a complete recovery.