Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Minimally invasive coil treatment for dog heart defect PDA
By Gordon, S G & Miller, M W·Published in Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2005·Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transarterial coil embolization for canine patent ductus arteriosus occlusion.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young dog with a heart defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) was treated using a minimally invasive procedure known as transarterial coil embolization. This method involves inserting a catheter into the femoral artery to place coils that block the abnormal blood flow in the heart. Unlike traditional surgery, this approach is less invasive and has fewer risks. After the procedure, the dog was monitored and was able to go home the next day, showing a good recovery.
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Abstract
Left to right shunting patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is the most common canine congenital heart defect. If not occluded PDA is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Historically, surgical ligation has been the standard method of correction. Although highly successful, surgical ligation is associated with some operative morbidity and mortality. More recently, minimally invasive transcatheter techniques have been employed for PDA occlusion. Transarterial PDA coil embolization is a safe, cost effective, less invasive alternative offered by many specialty centers for PDA occlusion. This procedure involves catheterization of the femoral artery under general anesthesia. An angiogram is then performed to delineate PDA morphology and facilitate coil selection. Coils are commercially available and composed of surgical stainless steel with prothrombotic poly-Dacron fibers. Coils are advanced through a catheter into the PDA under fluoroscopic guidance until satisfactory angiographic occlusion is documented. Patients are then recovered and released the following day. This procedure requires substantial technical expertise and specialized equipment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16180402/