Encefalopatia hepática en Schnauzer joven por puente porto-sistémico congénito (vena porta – vena cava caudal). Reporte de caso clínico.

Abstract

Lulu Mary is a dog breed schnauzer miniature a year-old whole, no history of congenital diseases, he finds decayed state of mind and uncoordinated, head movements, to perform physical examination is positioned in lateral decubitus and when it is attempting to incorporate presents ataxia. Blood tests are performed and biochemical where high levels of ammonium reveal elevated liver transaminases, ultrasonographic diagnosis of porto-systemic anastomosis is confirmed. It is established therapy to stabilize the patient, two days after the surgical repair is done, following their postoperative recovery it is discharged with enzyme monitoring.