Pleural effusion as a complication of extrahepatic biliary tract rupture in a dog. 1996

M D Barnhart, and L M Rasmussen
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul 55108, USA.

Bile pleural effusion associated with traumatic rupture of the extrahepatic biliary tract and bile peritonitis in a dog is described. Pleural and abdominal fluids were identical cytologically and chemically despite a grossly intact diaphragm. Transfer of peritoneal fluid across the diaphragm via lymphatics and subsequent leakage into the pleural space is the likely cause of effusion. Pleural and abdominal fluid accumulation resolved spontaneously with repeated abdominocenteses and supportive care.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D010538 Peritonitis INFLAMMATION of the PERITONEUM lining the ABDOMINAL CAVITY as the result of infectious, autoimmune, or chemical processes. Primary peritonitis is due to infection of the PERITONEAL CAVITY via hematogenous or lymphatic spread and without intra-abdominal source. Secondary peritonitis arises from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY itself through RUPTURE or ABSCESS of intra-abdominal organs. Primary Peritonitis,Secondary Peritonitis,Peritonitis, Primary,Peritonitis, Secondary
D010996 Pleural Effusion Presence of fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. It is a sign of disease and not a diagnosis in itself. Effusion, Pleural,Effusions, Pleural,Pleural Effusions
D004283 Dog Diseases Diseases of the domestic dog (Canis familiaris). This term does not include diseases of wild dogs, WOLVES; FOXES; and other Canidae for which the heading CARNIVORA is used. Canine Diseases,Canine Disease,Disease, Canine,Disease, Dog,Diseases, Canine,Diseases, Dog,Dog Disease
D004285 Dogs The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, comprising about 400 breeds, of the carnivore family CANIDAE. They are worldwide in distribution and live in association with people. (Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, p1065) Canis familiaris,Dog
D006431 Hemobilia Hemorrhage in or through the BILIARY TRACT due to trauma, inflammation, CHOLELITHIASIS, vascular disease, or neoplasms. Biliary Tract Hemorrhage,Hemorrhage, Biliary Tract,Biliary Tract Hemorrhages,Hemobilias
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001646 Bile An emulsifying agent produced in the LIVER and secreted into the DUODENUM. Its composition includes BILE ACIDS AND SALTS; CHOLESTEROL; and ELECTROLYTES. It aids DIGESTION of fats in the duodenum. Biliary Sludge,Sludge, Biliary
D017734 Bile Ducts, Extrahepatic Passages external to the liver for the conveyance of bile. These include the COMMON BILE DUCT and the common hepatic duct (HEPATIC DUCT, COMMON). Extrahepatic Biliary System,Bile Duct, Extrahepatic,Biliary System, Extrahepatic,Biliary Systems, Extrahepatic,Duct, Extrahepatic Bile,Ducts, Extrahepatic Bile,Extrahepatic Bile Duct,Extrahepatic Bile Ducts,Extrahepatic Biliary Systems,System, Extrahepatic Biliary,Systems, Extrahepatic Biliary

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