Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with tracheal collapse treated using nitinol stents
By Gellasch, Kelly L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2002·Department of Surgical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of intraluminal nitinol stents in the treatment of tracheal collapse in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A small dog with tracheal collapse, a condition that causes breathing problems, was treated with special stents made of nitinol, a flexible metal. This type of stent helps support the trachea and prevent it from collapsing during breathing. The treatment was successful, allowing the dog to breathe more easily without major complications. This approach may offer a new option for dogs suffering from this common airway issue.
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Abstract
Tracheal collapse is a common problem that is typically observed in middle-aged and older small-breed dogs. It is a structural, obstructive airway disease with a dynamic component that can affect the intra- and extrathoracic portions of the trachea and mainstem bronchi. Many methods of treatment have been suggested, including medical management and provision of extraluminal and intraluminal support. All techniques used to treat intrathoracic and mainstem bronchial collapse have been associated with major complications or limitations. This report describes the implantation of intraluminal nitinol stents to successfully treat intrathoracic as well as extrathoracic tracheal collapse in a dog. The stents are composed of material that has characteristics similar to those of the trachea; nitinol stents may provide a method of supporting intrathoracic tracheal and mainstem bronchial collapse in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12494969/