Esplenectomía total en un canino de raza criolla.

Abstract

The present clinical case refers to a canine patient of Creole breed, female, 13 years old. Upon entering the clinic for an annual check-up, an exhaustive follow-up was carried out that included a general physical examination, evaluation of clinical signs, blood count and blood chemistry. An ultrasound of the spleen was carried out, which showed an abnormal pattern in the spleen capsule, presenting a hyperechogenic irregularity in the continuation, being lost due to the presence of nodulations present in the organ, which was performed by a specialized ultrasound. In addition, two radiological projections were taken, laterolateral and ventro-dorsal, to rule out metastases in other adjacent organs of the thoracic cavity. Due to the above, it was determined to schedule a surgical intervention, performing a surgical intervention, a total splenectomy; In the procedure, a mass was obtained that was sent for a histopathological study (biopsy), which determined that there was no type of malignant or cancerous neoformation. After surgery, antibiotic therapy was administered to avoid infections due to secondary bacterial colonization, accompanied by analgesics. After the intervention, the patient was taken to hospital, where his post-surgical evolution was assessed and was satisfactory. Finally, he was discharged. patient and outpatient control was indicated.