Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
3D imaging helps surgery for liver shunt and vein defect in two dogs
By Kang, Jinsu et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2022·Department of Surgery, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case report: Application of three-dimensional technologies for surgical treatment of portosystemic shunt with segmental caudal vena cava aplasia in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs were diagnosed with a serious condition called portosystemic shunt (PSS), which affects blood flow in the liver, along with a rare issue where part of a major vein was missing. Using advanced 3D imaging technology, veterinarians created detailed models of each dog's blood vessels to plan their surgeries. One dog had a special band placed to block the abnormal blood flow, while the other had a different device used for the same purpose. Both dogs recovered well after their surgeries and showed no further symptoms or complications.
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Abstract
This case report describes the application of three-dimensional (3D) technologies for the surgical treatment of portosystemic shunt (PSS) with segmental caudal vena cava (CVC) aplasia. Two client-owned dogs were diagnosed with PSS along with segmental CVC aplasia using computed tomography. Through 3D volume and surface rendering, the vascular anatomic anomaly of each patient was identified in detail. A patient-specific 3D vascular model was used for preoperative planning. According to the plan established based on the 3D rendered image and printed model, shunt occlusion was performed using cellophane banding in the first case. An ameroid constrictor was used in the second case. Both patients showed good recovery without any clinical symptoms or complications. The use of 3D technologies in small animals has many advantages, and its use in vascular surgery, as in these cases, is also a therapeutic option worth considering.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36032305/