Therapeutic use of tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution for treatment of subcutaneous ureteral bypass device mineralization in cats

Abstract Background Subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device placement is an increasingly popular treatment option for decompression of ureteral obstruction in cats. Mineralization occlusion of the device occurs in a minority of cases but is the most common complication. Objective To evaluate a 2%...

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Main Authors: Colin Chik, Allyson C. Berent, Chick W. Weisse, Marcia Ryder
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15582
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author Colin Chik
Allyson C. Berent
Chick W. Weisse
Marcia Ryder
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Chick W. Weisse
Marcia Ryder
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description Abstract Background Subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device placement is an increasingly popular treatment option for decompression of ureteral obstruction in cats. Mineralization occlusion of the device occurs in a minority of cases but is the most common complication. Objective To evaluate a 2% tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (tEDTA) solution for treatment of mineralization occlusion in cats with SUBs. Animals Six client‐owned cats (8 obstructed devices). Methods Case series. Each cat was found to have device occlusion based on a combination of ultrasound examination, SUB irrigation, and failure to identify another cause of device obstruction. Each SUB was drained, irrigated using sterile saline, and infused with 1‐2 mL of 2% tEDTA solution. Success was defined as normalization of flow during subsequent ultrasound visualization while irrigating. The volume and frequency of tEDTA instillations, time to achieve device patency, follow‐up biochemical and ultrasound findings, and future reobstruction events were recorded. Results Resolution of mineralization was documented in all 8 SUBs. Reobstruction events occurred in 2 cats, all of which resolved after additional tEDTA infusions, but 1 cat ultimately required device exchange at 356 days from the first tEDTA infusion. In 1 cat, a single infusion was prematurely discontinued because of persistent pelvic dilatation after 1.25 mL of tEDTA had been instilled. No complications were observed. Conclusions and Clinical Importance Tetrasodium EDTA infusions can be safely considered as a treatment option for mineralized SUB devices in cats. This solution was easily infused, well tolerated, and avoided the need for SUB device exchange in the majority of cats in which it was used.
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spelling doaj.art-6bbac4fa56554b9bac4c6efb9e84d1a62022-12-22T02:34:16ZengWileyJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine0891-66401939-16762019-09-013352124213210.1111/jvim.15582Therapeutic use of tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution for treatment of subcutaneous ureteral bypass device mineralization in catsColin Chik0Allyson C. Berent1Chick W. Weisse2Marcia Ryder3Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology The Animal Medical Center New York New YorkDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology The Animal Medical Center New York New YorkDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology The Animal Medical Center New York New YorkRyder Science, Inc. Medical Biofilm Research Brentwood TennesseeAbstract Background Subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device placement is an increasingly popular treatment option for decompression of ureteral obstruction in cats. Mineralization occlusion of the device occurs in a minority of cases but is the most common complication. Objective To evaluate a 2% tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (tEDTA) solution for treatment of mineralization occlusion in cats with SUBs. Animals Six client‐owned cats (8 obstructed devices). Methods Case series. Each cat was found to have device occlusion based on a combination of ultrasound examination, SUB irrigation, and failure to identify another cause of device obstruction. Each SUB was drained, irrigated using sterile saline, and infused with 1‐2 mL of 2% tEDTA solution. Success was defined as normalization of flow during subsequent ultrasound visualization while irrigating. The volume and frequency of tEDTA instillations, time to achieve device patency, follow‐up biochemical and ultrasound findings, and future reobstruction events were recorded. Results Resolution of mineralization was documented in all 8 SUBs. Reobstruction events occurred in 2 cats, all of which resolved after additional tEDTA infusions, but 1 cat ultimately required device exchange at 356 days from the first tEDTA infusion. In 1 cat, a single infusion was prematurely discontinued because of persistent pelvic dilatation after 1.25 mL of tEDTA had been instilled. No complications were observed. Conclusions and Clinical Importance Tetrasodium EDTA infusions can be safely considered as a treatment option for mineralized SUB devices in cats. This solution was easily infused, well tolerated, and avoided the need for SUB device exchange in the majority of cats in which it was used.https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15582kidneyrenal calculirenal/urinary tractureteral calculiureteral obstructionureteral surgery
spellingShingle Colin Chik
Allyson C. Berent
Chick W. Weisse
Marcia Ryder
Therapeutic use of tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution for treatment of subcutaneous ureteral bypass device mineralization in cats
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
kidney
renal calculi
renal/urinary tract
ureteral calculi
ureteral obstruction
ureteral surgery
title Therapeutic use of tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution for treatment of subcutaneous ureteral bypass device mineralization in cats
title_full Therapeutic use of tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution for treatment of subcutaneous ureteral bypass device mineralization in cats
title_fullStr Therapeutic use of tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution for treatment of subcutaneous ureteral bypass device mineralization in cats
title_full_unstemmed Therapeutic use of tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution for treatment of subcutaneous ureteral bypass device mineralization in cats
title_short Therapeutic use of tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution for treatment of subcutaneous ureteral bypass device mineralization in cats
title_sort therapeutic use of tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution for treatment of subcutaneous ureteral bypass device mineralization in cats
topic kidney
renal calculi
renal/urinary tract
ureteral calculi
ureteral obstruction
ureteral surgery
url https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15582
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