Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with arteriovenous fistula treated by cyanoacrylate and surgery
By Tobias, K M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2001·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cyanoacrylate occlusion and resection of an arteriovenous fistula in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old domestic shorthair cat developed an arteriovenous fistula (an abnormal connection between an artery and vein) after a bite wound on its front leg. The condition was confirmed using special imaging techniques. To treat it, the vet first used a glue-like substance to block the abnormal connection, then surgically removed it. After the surgery, the cat experienced some fever and inflammation but overall, the treatment was successful.
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Abstract
Arteriovenous fistula was diagnosed in a 6-year-old domestic shorthair cat 15 weeks after incurring a bite wound of the midportion of the right antebrachium. Arteriovenous shunting was confirmed by use of Doppler ultrasonography and nonselective fluoroscopic subtraction angiography Prior to resection, the fistula was embolized under fluoroscopic guidance with a mixture of cyanoacrylate glue and sterile iodinated contrast medium. Postoperative complications included pyrexia, local inflammation, and temporary neuropraxia. Cyanoacrylate embolization is a useful adjunct to surgical resection of peripheral arteriovenous fistulae.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11561654/