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Transcatheter embolization of systemic-to-pulmonary artery fistulas in a dog using embolization coils and silk suture.

Journal:
Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology
Year:
2019
Authors:
Winter, R L et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
Species:
dog

Abstract

A 4-month-old intact female Cavalier King Charles spaniel presented for evaluation of a left, basilar continuous murmur. Transthoracic echocardiography suggested anomalous vessels around the main pulmonary artery, and computed tomography angiography revealed two systemic-to-pulmonary artery fistulas. Transcatheter embolization of these fistulas was achieved with a combination of embolization coils and silk suture threads delivered through a microcatheter.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31174720/