Korean J Vet Res > Volume 58(2); 2018 > Article
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 2018;58(2):115-118.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14405/kjvr.2018.58.2.115    Published online July 2, 2018.
Disappearance of pericardial effusion by suspected pericardial-pleural fistula in a Miniature Schnauzer dog
Hakhyun Kim, Ji-Houn Kang, Dongwoo Chang
Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University
Abstract
A 13-year-old spayed female Miniature Schnauzer was presented with complaints of intermittent syncope. Pericardial effusion was confirmed based on the physical examination, thoracic radiographs and echocardiography. Subsequently, prompt pericardiocentesis was performed. Clinical abnormalities were immediately improved after pericardiocentesis. However, the clinical signs associated with acute collapse recurred. After the second pericardiocentesis, thoracic radiographs revealed pleural effusion, and the clinical signs resolved rapidly. The dog underwent pleural aspiration. Analysis of pleural fluid revealed almost similar features as the previous pericardial fluid. It was possible that a pericardial-pleural fistula was created during the pericardiocentesis. The pericardial and pleural effusion disappeared after the procedures.
Key Words: canine, cardiac tamponade, pericardiocentesis, pleural effusion


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