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Originally Posted by DAB  I looked into information about the procedure developed by Dr. Tobias. However, I have also been informed by some vets that there have been some issues with it and the "technology" [for a lack of a better word] is old.
It is all confusing.
DAB |
The two techniques I know of are the cellophane band and the ameroid constrictor. The AC closes it off slowly to reduce the risk of portal hypertension and more shunting I think. The cellophane band is said to close it too fast. The University of Tennessee has the smallest seizure rate post surgery which is directly related to survival. Some say they don't like the AC but I'm not sure why. It would be nice to have a study that actually shows which one is safer.