? ????Scant Pleural Effusion”

Hello all,

Re: Ultrasound of Abdomen, have any of you heard of this term?
Reading the vet’s report, I came across this phrase under Abdominal Ultrasound:
• scant peritoneal effusion

This has me FREAKED OUT, because 8 years ago Scout developed chylothorax in his pleural cavity, it was really suffocating to his lungs, and had to have a triple surgery to correct it.
We almost lost him, before, during & after the operation. His recovery was nothing short of a miracle.

I know the pleural cavity is not the same as the abdominal cavity, and they are describing the effusion as “scant” - so I don’t know if I should be this worried (but I am). And dr. is gone for the day.....

Do any of you have any wisdom or experience with this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

I'm not personally familiar with peritoneal effusion, but here's what I found online about it:

http://www.veterinaryradiology.net/199/free-fluid-in-the-abdomen/

It looks to me like "scant" effusion is probably not too terribly worrisome, at this point. Prayers and vines for your sweet Scout.

 

I so appreciate that link, I’ve read & re-read the article & have it for reference when I see the dr. tmrw. And thank you for the prayers.