This study presents transatrial stenting as a palliative treatment for central venous obstruction in dogs with cardiac tumors. Two dogs presented with lethargy and respiratory distress. On diagnostic imaging, a large cardiac tumor with central venous obstruction was identified in both dogs. One dog showed pleural effusion, plethoric caudal vena cava (CdVC), hepatic congestion, and ascites. The other dog had cervical swelling and pleural effusion. Transatrial stenting was performed in the cranial vena cava, right atrium, and CdVC for the relief of caval and atrial compression due to cardiac tumors. Clinical improvement was observed post-procedure, despite thrombus formation within the stent in the second case. Endovascular transatrial stenting is a promising palliative treatment for venous return obstruction caused by cardiac tumors, effectively alleviating clinical symptoms and providing a viable management option.

A psoas abscess (PA) is a rare clinical entity but is potentially serious condition which presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The diagnosis is frequently delayed due to its variable and nonspecific features and occult clinical course. The delay in diagnosis and treatment of PA is the major poor prognostic factor. We describe herein a case of the sterile psoas abscess complicating Cronh's disease which presented as hip flexion contracture. A 29-year-old man, at remission stage of CD involving ileocolic segment, was admitted due to pain from hip contracture. He had no bloody diarrhea and no abdominal pain. PA was confirmed by abdominal ultrasound. PA with hip contracture was completely treated with surgical excision, irrigation, drainage, and antibiotics. PA was sterile and there was no evidence of a fistulous communication from the bowel. Once suspected, aggressive diagnostic work up and definitive operative intervention is needed.
Adult ; Crohn Disease/*complications/drug therapy ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Drainage ; Hip Contracture/complications/*diagnosis/surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Psoas Abscess/*diagnosis/etiology/ultrasonography ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed