Unusual haemodynamics in two dogs and two cats with portosystemic shunt - implications for distinguishing between congenital and acquired conditions

Extrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (PSS) in small animals can be congenital (CPSS) or acquired (APSS) as a consequence of portal hypertension (PH), and are distinguished on the bases of their anatomical pattern. A precise morphologic imaging assessment, along with clinical and histopathologic finding...

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Main Author: Mario Ricciardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2017-04-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
Subjects:
Cat
Dog
Online Access:http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/2017/Volume%207%20No%202/OVJ-2016-11-081%20M.%20Ricciardi.pdf