Choledochal stenting for treatment of extrahepatic biliary obstruction in cats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited information currently exists regarding the clinical progression and outcomes of cats that undergo choledochal stenting as a treatment for extrahepatic biliary obstruction (EHBO).

Hypothesis/objectives

Describe clinical characteristics, indications for choledochal stent placement, procedure, and outcomes in a cohort of cats undergoing choledochal stenting and evaluate risk factors associated with survival as well as recurrence of EHBO in affected cats.

Animals

Twenty-three client-owned cats undergoing choledochal stent placement.

Methods

Retrospective study. Medical records from 6 academic institutions were reviewed, and data were extracted and analyzed statistically.

Results

Median age of cats was 10.1 years (range, 2-16), and all cats

SUBMITTER: Griffin MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8692206 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature