Korean Journal of Veterinary Research  2016;56(3):193-195

doi:10.14405/kjvr.2016.56.3.193

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

Yawon HWANG 1 ; Hyejong OH ; Dongwoo CHANG ; Gonhyung KIM

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Keywords

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

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

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.