Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Interventional Radiology Management of Vascular Malformations: Portosystemic Shunts and Vascular Fistulae/Malformations.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Culp, William T N & Griffin, Maureen A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
Vascular malformations are unusual connections between blood vessels that can cause various health issues in pets. While they are not very common, they can be tricky to diagnose and treat. Using special techniques from interventional radiology, veterinarians can effectively manage these malformations by targeting the exact area that needs treatment. Methods like coil embolization, which blocks off abnormal blood flow in the liver, and liquid embolization, which closes off abnormal connections between arteries and veins, have shown great promise in treating these conditions. Overall, these advanced treatments can be very effective for pets suffering from vascular malformations.
Abstract
Vascular malformations are abnormal connections between blood vessels that can have various endothelial characteristics. Although uncommon, these malformations can present challenging diagnostic and therapeutic scenarios. The use of interventional radiology techniques in the management of various vascular malformations is an attractive option because of the ability to treat these malformations at the most appropriate anatomic location and in the most effective manner. Techniques such as coil embolization of intrahepatic portosystemic shunts and liquid embolization of arteriovenous fistulae/malformations have shown tremendous potential as treatments for these challenging diseases.
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