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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Budd-Chiari-like syndrome in a dog secondary to a gunshot wound treated with balloon angioplasty and endovascular stent placement.

Journal:
Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology
Year:
2023
Authors:
Martin, E A et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery · United States
Species:
dog

Abstract

A 6-year-old female spayed Chihuahua mix presented with chronic recurrent ascites. Computed tomographic angiography revealed an isolated stenosis of the caudal vena cava secondary to a metallic foreign body, resulting in Budd-Chiari-like syndrome. Balloon angioplasty and endovascular stent placement successfully resolved the obstruction with long-term resolution of ascites.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37433242/