Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endovascular stents used to treat Budd-Chiari syndrome in three dogs
By Schlicksup, Michael D et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2009·Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of endovascular stents in three dogs with Budd-Chiari syndrome.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs were brought in with Budd-Chiari syndrome, which caused problems with blood flow from their livers. They showed symptoms like weight gain, lethargy, and fluid buildup in their bellies that didn't improve with regular treatments. After imaging tests confirmed the issue, veterinarians placed stents in their blood vessels to help restore proper blood flow. Following the procedure, all three dogs showed significant improvement in their symptoms and lived for several months afterward, with only one experiencing mild complications.
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Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION: 3 dogs were examined because of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS), which is an obstruction of venous blood flow located between the liver and the junction of the caudal vena cava and right atrium. Two dogs had confirmed neoplastic obstructions, and the other dog had a suspected neoplastic obstruction of the hepatic veins and caudal vena cava. CLINICAL FINDINGS: All dogs had similar clinical signs of weight gain, lethargy, and ascites that did not respond to medical treatments, and 2 dogs had pitting edema of the hind limbs. Ultrasonography revealed a presumptive venous obstruction, which was confirmed by use of computed tomography. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: Each dog was anesthetized. By use of fluoroscopic guidance, endovascular stents were placed within the left hepatic vein and caudal vena cava in 2 dogs, and a single stent was placed within the left hepatic vein extending into the caudal vena cava of the third dog. After stent placement, venous pressure in the left hepatic vein decreased. Resolution of clinical signs was dramatic in all 3 dogs (survival time ranged from 7 to 20 months), with only mild complications in 1 dog. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Endovascular stents may be an appropriate palliative treatment for dogs with clinical signs attributable to BCS.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19719445/