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Caudal Vena Cava Obstruction and Ascites in a Cat Treated by Balloon Dilation and Endovascular Stent Placement
Author(s) -
Holt David,
Saunders H. Mark,
Aronson Lillian,
Peikes Heather,
Goldschmidt Micheal,
Haskal Ziv J
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1999.00489.x
Subject(s) - medicine , radiology , balloon dilation , digital subtraction angiography , clinical significance , inferior vena cava , ascites , angiography , stent , balloon , surgery
Objective To present details of an unusual case of caudal vena caval obstruction and its management in a cat. Study Design Clinical case report. Study Population A 15 month old male castrated domestic shorthaired cat. Results The diagnostic evaluation included the use of digital subtraction angiography and ultrasonography to locate the caudal vena caval obstruction. Treatment initially involved puncture and balloon dilation of the obstructed area of the cava. After reobstruction, the stenotic area was redilated and stented. The cat was euthanatized 4 weeks later because of vomiting, anorexia, and abnormal behavior, presumed to be associated with liver disease. Conclusion and Clinical Relevance Interventional radiography provided a minimally invasive way to manage this unusual vascular anomaly.