Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New nitinol stent safely treats severe tracheal collapse in dogs
By Kim, Joon-young et al.Ā·Published in Journal of veterinary scienceĀ·2008Ā·College of Veterinary Medicine, South KoreaĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: The safety and efficacy of a new self-expandable intratracheal nitinol stent for the tracheal collapse in dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs with severe breathing problems due to tracheal collapse were treated with a new type of stent designed to keep their airways open. After the stents were implanted, all dogs showed significant improvement in their breathing and overall health over the next 4 to 7 months. X-rays confirmed that the stents were effective and stable, with no complications like movement or collapse of the stents. This treatment appears to be a safe and effective option for dogs suffering from this condition.
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Abstract
To evaluate the potential utility of a self-expandable intratracheal nitinol stent with flared ends for the treatment of tracheal collapse in dogs, endotracheal stenting therapy was performed under fluoroscopic guidance in four dogs with severe tracheal collapse. During the 4 to 7 month followup, after stent implantation, clinical signs, including dyspnea and respiratory distress, dramatically improved in all dogs. The radiographs showed that the implanted stents improved the tracheal collapse, and there were no side effects such as collapse, shortening or migration of the stents. In conclusion, the self-expandable intratracheal nitinol stents provided adequate stability to the trachea and were effective for attenuating the clinical signs associated with severe tracheal collapse.
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