Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Artery embolization stops severe nosebleeds in three dogs
By Weisse, Chick et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2004·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of percutaneous arterial embolization for treatment of intractable epistaxis in three dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs with severe nosebleeds that wouldn't stop were treated with a procedure called arterial embolization, which blocks blood flow to the area causing the bleeding. This method used special particles to help control the bleeding without the need for more invasive surgery. After the treatment, two of the dogs had no further issues for at least 10 months, while one dog experienced minor bleeding again after 8 months, but it was not serious. Overall, this approach showed promise for managing persistent nosebleeds in dogs.
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Abstract
Intractable epistaxis can be a life-threatening condition. Surgical options are presently limited to ligation of the carotid artery. Extensive collateralization develops after occlusion of the carotid artery, so the benefits are likely only transient and the procedure cannot be repeated. In humans, endovascular treatment avoids many of the complications associated with surgery and has a lower recurrence rate than that associated with ligation of the internal maxillary artery. In 3 dogs with intractable epistaxis, embolization of the terminal portion of the maxillary artery was performed with polyvinyl alcohol particles and contrast slurry. Minor, self-limiting bleeding recurred in 1 dog 8 months after surgery; 2 dogs had no important complications or recurrence within a minimum 10-month follow-up time. Results indicate the feasibility of embolization of the terminal branches of the maxillary artery to control epistaxis in dogs that do not require surgery and as a useful adjunctive procedure prior to rhinotomy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15112780/