Case Report

Pulmonary edema as a postoperative complication in two obese patients (a horse and a dog)

Authors
  • S. Melis
  • S. Schauvliege
  • T. Bosmans
  • F. Gatshuys
  • I. Polis

Abstract

In this case series, the development and successful treatment of pulmonary edema are described in two obese animals (a horse and a dog) in the postoperative period. This rare but severe complication is normally fairly easy to diagnose, but the cause is usually multifactorial and difficult to determine. Potentially contributing factors are discussed. Both animals responded successfully to therapy and were discharged without further incidents.

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Melis, S. & Schauvliege, S. & Bosmans, T. & Gatshuys, F. & Polis, I., (2014) “Pulmonary edema as a postoperative complication in two obese patients (a horse and a dog)”, Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift 83(2), 60-65. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/vdt.v83i2.16657

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Published on
29 Apr 2014
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