Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Right subclavian artery causing megaesophagus in three cats
By Cinti, F et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2019·Centro Veterinario Luni Mare, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Aberrant right subclavian artery causing megaoesophagus in three cats.
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Plain-English summary
Three male domestic shorthair cats, aged between 3 months and 5 years, were brought to the vet because they were regurgitating their food. They were diagnosed with megaesophagus, a condition where the esophagus becomes enlarged and can't properly move food to the stomach, caused by an abnormal blood vessel. Two of the cats underwent surgery to correct the issue, while the third cat did not have surgery. The imaging tests helped the vets plan the best surgical approach for the cats with this vascular problem.
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Abstract
Three entire, domestic, shorthair male cats (age range: 3 months to 5 years) were referred because of regurgitation. Megaoesophagus attributable to aberrant right subclavian artery, originating from the aorta at the level of the fourth intercostal space, was diagnosed in all cats using thoracic radiography and CT angiography. One cat had concurrent patent ductus arteriosus with a normal aortic arch. Three-dimensional volume-rendered CT images were used to assess the malformations and to plan surgery for the treatment of the vascular anomalies. Different surgical approaches were used in the two kittens. The third cat was not operated. CT angiography is well suited for preoperative planning in cats with aberrant right subclavian artery alone or in combination with other vascular anomalies.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29736973/