Use of absolute ethanol for embolization procedures in veterinary medicine: A clinical application in the treatment of unilateral ectopic ureter in three female dogs

Citation
Jh. Saunders et al., Use of absolute ethanol for embolization procedures in veterinary medicine: A clinical application in the treatment of unilateral ectopic ureter in three female dogs, VLAAM DIERG, 70(2), 2001, pp. 147-153
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT
ISSN journal
03039021 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
147 - 153
Database
ISI
SICI code
0303-9021(200103/04)70:2<147:UOAEFE>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Absolute ethanol is a widely used embolization substance in human beings bu t has no definite indication in animals. In this study, three dogs with a u nilateral ectopic ureter were treated by renal embolization with sterile ab solute ethanol using a previously described technique. Immediate cessation of urinary incontinence was observed in two cases, while the third case imp roved but showed persistent urinary incontinence that was ascribed to vesic ourethral sphincter incompetence. Post-interventional complications were th e same as those encountered,vith the more conventional surgical techniques. Other possible applications of embolization procedures with absolute ethan ol are briefly discussed.