Laparoscopic portosystemic shunt attenuation in two dogs

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2006 Mar-Apr;42(2):160-4. doi: 10.5326/0420160.

Abstract

Laparoscopic portosystemic shunt attenuation was successfully performed in two dogs. Aberrant vessels were noted on visual examination of the abdominal vasculature. Cellophane bands were placed around the vessel laparoscopically for attenuation. The dogs had minimal postoperative morbidity, and there was biochemical evidence of adequate shunt ligation at follow-up examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cellophane
  • Dog Diseases / congenital*
  • Dog Diseases / surgery*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Ligation / veterinary
  • Male
  • Portal Vein / abnormalities*
  • Portal Vein / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Cellophane