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Journal of the South African Veterinary Association

On-line version ISSN 2224-9435
Print version ISSN 1019-9128

Abstract

JAMES, L; BLACK, C  and  FUTTER, G. Patent ductus arteriosus repair in general practice. J. S. Afr. Vet. Assoc. [online]. 2011, vol.82, n.4, pp.239-241. ISSN 2224-9435.

A 3-month-old female German Shepherd puppy was presented for routine vaccination. Clinical evaluation revealed a grade 5/6 continuous murmur with the point of maximal intensity over the left 4th intercostal space. Echocardiography revealed a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The PDA was closed by a team of general practitioners using the Jackson-Henderson technique, via a standard 4th intercostal thoracotomy. A multi-modal approach to analgesia and premedication was employed. A successful outcome was achieved with no murmur or evidence of cardiac disease present 6 months after surgical occlusion. The literature is reviewed with an emphasis placed on choosing techniques that are appropriate to the level of expertise of the surgical and anaesthetic teams, as well as the surgical facilities available.

Keywords : canine; congenital cardiac disease; Jackson-Henderson technique; patent ductus arteriosus; thoracotomy.

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