Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cutting balloon treatment cured ascites in 2 dogs with heart defect
By Leblanc, Nicole et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2012·Oregon State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cutting balloon catheterization for interventional treatment of cor triatriatum dexter: 2 cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs with a heart condition called cor triatriatum dexter (which can cause fluid buildup in the abdomen, known as ascites) underwent a special procedure using a cutting balloon catheter. This device helps to carefully expand the heart's chambers by making small cuts in the surrounding tissue, which can reduce complications and the chance of the condition returning. After the treatment, both dogs showed complete resolution of their symptoms and felt much better. This method seems to be a promising option for treating this specific heart issue in dogs.
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Abstract
Cutting balloon dilatation was performed successfully in two dogs with cor triatriatum dexter and clinical signs of ascites. The cutting balloon catheter uses incisional microtomes embedded in a balloon catheter. During balloon expansion, these microtomes incise the adjacent tissue, decreasing circumferential wall stress. This theoretically reduces both the likelihood of fracturing the adjacent tissues in an uncontrolled manner and the potential neoproliferative response to standard balloon dilatation and the subsequent incidence of re-stenosis. In both cases described, clinical signs resolved completely following cutting balloon dilatation of the anomalous membrane. Based on the outcome of these 2 cases, cutting balloon dilatation appears to be a viable treatment option for dogs affected with cor triatriatum dexter.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23182083/