Endovascular evaluation and treatment of intrahepatic portosystemic shunts in dogs: 100 cases (2001–2011)

Abstract

Results suggested that endovascular treatment of intrahepatic shunts in dogs may result in lower morbidity and mortality rates, with similar success rates, compared with previously reported outcomes for open surgical procedures. Gastrointestinal ulceration was a common finding among this population of dogs, and lifelong gastroprotectant medications are now recommended.