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BALLOON CATHETER DILATATION OF ALIMENTARY TRACT STRICTURES IN THE DOG AND CAT
Author(s) -
SOOY THOMAS E.,
ADAMS WILLIAM M.,
PITTS ROGER P.,
BECK KATHY A.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
veterinary radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.541
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1740-8261
pISSN - 0196-3627
DOI - 10.1111/j.1740-8261.1987.tb00040.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dysphagia , alimentary tract , balloon , catheter , balloon catheter , anastomosis , regurgitation (circulation) , surgery , esophagus , balloon dilatation
Application of a technique using a Gruntzig balloon dilatation catheter for the treatment of alimentary tract strictures in two dogs and two cats is described. Three of the patients responded favorably, as evidenced by no regurgitation or dysphagia when maintained on a gruel‐type diet, weight gain, and resolution of obstipation in the patient with structure of a jejunocolonic anastomosis. Three to five dilatations were done on each animal. No complications attributable to the technique were observed in three animals, with follow‐up periods of 9, 16, and 17 months. The fourth animal initially responded to balloon dilatation of the esophagus but ultimately required surgical intervention.