Korean J Vet Res.  2016 Sep;56(3):193-195. 10.14405/kjvr.2016.56.3.193.

Persistent left cranial vena cava with congenital heart defect in two dogs

• Hwang Y
• Oh H
• Chang D
• Kim G

• KMID: 2368767
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14405/kjvr.2016.56.3.193

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to introduce persistent left cranial vena cava (PLCVC) with persistent right aortic arch (PRAA) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Case 1 was a Cocker Spaniel with PRAA and case 2 was a Maltese with PDA. PLCVC was enclosed at the sites of PRAA and PDA surgery; therefore, it was lifted dorsally during PDA and PRAA surgery. Surgery to repair congenital heart defects including PRAA and PDA is recommended for dogs that do not die of PLCVC at a young age.

Keyword

congenital heart defect; patent ductus arteriosus; persistent left cranial vena cava; persistent right aortic arch; thoracotomy

MeSH Terms

Animals
Aorta, Thoracic
Dogs*
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Heart Defects, Congenital*
Thoracotomy