Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Coil treatment for liver blood vessel shunt in a dog
By Gonzalo-Orden, J M et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2000·Department of Surgery and Radiology, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transvenous coil embolization of an intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young dog with an intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (a condition where blood bypasses the liver) underwent a special procedure called transvenous coil embolization to help treat the issue. Initially, one coil was placed in the shunt, and after a month, two more coils were added. This method could be a promising treatment option for dogs with similar conditions.
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Abstract
To treat an intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in a young dog, thrombogenic material was placed into the vessel lumen (transvenous coil embolization) under fluoroscopic control. One coil was placed into the shunt, followed one month later by two additional coils. Transvenous embolization may become a useful method in the treatment of some portosystemic shunts.
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