Two- and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic assessment and successful occlusion of a window-like patent ductus arteriosus in two dogs

I Craciun; J Silva; L C Dutton; J Loureiro; J Novo Matos

doi:10.1016/j.jvc.2023.12.004

Two- and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic assessment and successful occlusion of a window-like patent ductus arteriosus in two dogs

J Vet Cardiol. 2024 Feb:51:214-219. doi: 10.1016/j.jvc.2023.12.004. Epub 2023 Dec 26.

Authors

I Craciun¹, J Silva², L C Dutton³, J Loureiro⁴, J Novo Matos⁵

Affiliations

¹ Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, CB3 0ES, Cambridge, UK; Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Calea Manastur 3-5, Cluj-Napoca 400372, Romania.
² Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, CB3 0ES, Cambridge, UK; North Downs Specialist Referrals, The Friesian Buildings 3 & 4, Brewer Street, RH1 4QP, Bletchingley, Surrey, UK.
³ Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, CB3 0ES, Cambridge, UK.
⁴ North Downs Specialist Referrals, The Friesian Buildings 3 & 4, Brewer Street, RH1 4QP, Bletchingley, Surrey, UK.
⁵ Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, CB3 0ES, Cambridge, UK. Electronic address: jms330@cam.ac.uk.

PMID: 38232623
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2023.12.004

Abstract

A 16-month-old Labrador-Poodle cross (case 1) and a 3-month-old German shorthaired pointer (case 2) were referred for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion. Two-dimensional transthoracic and two- and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography revealed a window-like PDA characterized by a wide and short ductus. Due to the atypical PDA morphology with no ampulla in case 1, ductal occlusion was attempted with non-canine-specific Amplatzer occluder devices. However, these were too small and failed to remain stable. Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder (ACDO) devices were used with success in both cases. Due to the defects' morphology, the proximal ACDO disc protruded into the aorta but there were no signs of obstruction to aortic blood flow 16 months (case 1) and 1 month (case 2) post-occlusion. We describe two cases of a window-like type PDA that were successfully occluded with an ACDO.

Keywords: Amplatz canine duct occluder; Atypical morphology; Congenital.

MeSH terms

Animals
Cardiac Catheterization / veterinary
Dog Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
Dog Diseases* / surgery
Dogs
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent* / diagnostic imaging
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent* / surgery
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent* / veterinary
Echocardiography, Transesophageal / veterinary
Septal Occluder Device* / veterinary
Treatment Outcome