Use of a balloon occlusion catheter to facilitate transarterial coil embolisation of a patent ductus arteriosus in two dogs.
Two dogs with a history of coughing and exercise intolerance were suspected to have a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), and the presence of a type III PDA was confirmed by radiography, electrocardiography, ultrasonography and angiography. Transarterial coil embolisation was carried out by using a modified technique. An occlusion balloon catheter was inserted through a femoral vein and placed at the pulmonary side of the ductus before the embolisation coils were put in place. Both dogs remained healthy during a follow-up period of nine months.
Saunders
J H
JH
Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Hospital Centre, University of Liége, Belgium.
Snaps
F R
FR
Peeters
D
D
Trotteur
G
G
Dondelinger
R F
RF
D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography