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Occlusion of an Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt With an Amplatzer Septal Occluder Device in a Dog

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper describes the use of an Amplatzer occluder device to attenuate an intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in a dog. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first description of the use of an Amplatzer occluder device for a large intrahepatic shunt. Shunt attenuation in this case was successful with no major complications. The use of such device could be made routine for bigger shunt vessels of suitable configuration instead of accumulating coils or having to proceed with open laparotomy surgery.

Source: Veterinary Medicine and Science

DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70930

Authors: Marion Guidat, Justin B. Smith, Boel A. Fransson

Institution: Washington State University

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,880