Constructing canine carotid artery stenosis model by endovascular technique / 介入放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To establish a carotid artery stenosis model by endovascular technique suitable for neuro-interventional therapy.Methods Twelve dogs were anesthetized, the unilateral segments of the carotid arteries' tunica media and intima were damaged by a corneous guiding wire of home made. Twenty-four carotid artery stenosis models were thus created. DSA examination were performed on postprocedural weeks 2, 4, 8, 10 to estimate the changes of those stenotic carotid arteries. Results Twenty-four carotid artery stenosis models were successfully created in twelve dogs. Conclusions Canine carotid artery stenosis models can be created with the endovascular method having variation of pathologic characters and hemodynamic changes similar to human being. It is useful for further research involving the new technique and new material for interventional treatment.