Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New silicone stent tested for dog trachea blockage treatment
By Kim, Dae-Hyun et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2012·Department of Veterinary Surgery, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Preliminary study for a newly designed silicone stent and delivery system for canine obstructive tracheal disease.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Five beagle dogs with breathing problems due to obstructive tracheal disease were treated with a new silicone stent designed specifically for their tracheas. The stents were successfully placed using a special delivery device, and the dogs showed no complications during the 8-week study, such as stent movement or tissue growth around the stent. When it was time to remove the stents, the process was just as easy and complication-free. This new stent could be a promising option for dogs suffering from various tracheal issues.
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Abstract
The goal of this study was to prove the possibility of using silicone stents broadly used for human medicine in canine obstructive tracheal disease. A silicone stent anatomically designed for canine trachea was tested on 5 beagle dogs for 8 weeks. The stent was carefully inserted using a newly developed delivery device under fluoroscopic guidance. There were no technical difficulties in placing the stent during the procedure. Previously reported complications of airway stenting such as stent migration or granulation tissue formation did not occur in any of the cases. In addition, removal of the stent was as simple as inserting it, and complications were absent. The stent introduced in this study could possibly be applied to various canine obstructive tracheal diseases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22673748/