Three minimally invasive methods of measuring of portal vein pressure in healthy dogs

Yumi Sakamoto, Manabu Sakai, Toshihiro Watari

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Abstract

We compared wedged hepatic venous pressure (WHVP), splenic pulp pressure (SPP) and trans-splenic portal vein pressure (TSPVP) in healthy dogs. We found that portal blood pressure could be measured in dogs using any of these techniques. The WHVP, SPP and TSPVP were 7.8 ± 1.0, 6.2 ± 0.8 and 6.8 ± 1.2 mmHg, respectively. Measuring SPP using ultrasound is most simple and minimally invasive, and it might be useful for evaluating portal hypertension in dogs with liver diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1299-1302
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Veterinary Medical Science
Volume74
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • Canine
  • Catheterization
  • Portal hypertension
  • Portal pressure
  • Ultrasound

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