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Stents in Veterinary Medicine.
Szymon Graczyk1, Robert Pasławski1, Arkadiusz Grzeczka1
1Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruń, Poland.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 25, 2023
Summary
Veterinary stenting, an interventional surgery, maintains tubular structure patency for gas/liquid flow. This review covers stenting applications, benefits, and potential complications in animals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Stenting is an increasingly utilized interventional surgical technique in veterinary medicine.
- Commonly applied to respiratory and urinary tracts, it also extends to vascular and gastrointestinal structures.
- The procedure aims to maintain the patency of tubular organs, facilitating gas or liquid passage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge regarding stenting in veterinary medicine.
- To discuss the applications, advantages, and potential complications of stenting procedures in animals.
- To highlight stenting as a therapeutic option when pharmacological treatments fail or as a palliative measure.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes existing literature on veterinary stenting.
- It examines case studies and research on the efficacy and outcomes of stenting procedures.
- The review also addresses the management of postoperative complications.
Main Results:
- Stenting serves as a crucial first-line treatment and a cost-effective alternative to traditional surgeries.
- It is effective in managing obstructions in various tracts, including palliative care for conditions like colonic obstruction.
- Stenting can be life-saving and significantly improve animal comfort.
Conclusions:
- Veterinary stenting is a valuable and evolving interventional technique with broad applications.
- While offering significant benefits, awareness and preparedness for potential postoperative complications are essential.
- Further research and clinical experience will continue to refine stenting protocols in veterinary medicine.
