Echocardiographic and clinicopathologic characterization of pericardial effusion in dogs: 107 cases (1985-2006).

Objective: To evaluate sensitivity and specificity of echocardiography for diagnosis of cardiac masses in dogs with pericardial effusion.

Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: 107 dogs with pericardial effusion.

Selected topics in pediatric gastroenterology.

This article discusses some of the more common gastrointestinal problems encountered in pediatric patients. Topics include infectious and endoparasitic disorders, congenital esophageal and hepatic disorders, and acute or chronic intestinal diseases. Diagnostic criteria as well as treatment guidelines are presented.