Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Balloon dilation to treat chronic nasopharyngeal narrowing in a cat
By Glaus, T M et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2002·University of Zurich.·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Balloon dilation for the treatment of chronic recurrent nasopharyngeal stenosis in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with chronic breathing problems due to a narrowed throat was treated with balloon dilation to help open up the airway. The procedure was done three times over several months. After the second treatment, the cat's breathing improved significantly and stayed normal for five months, even though some narrowing was still seen during follow-up. While there were some minor complications after the first treatment, the overall outcome was positive, showing that balloon dilation can effectively help cats with this condition.
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Abstract
Balloon dilation was used for the treatment of a recurrent nasopharyngeal stenosis in a cat with chronic stertorous breathing. The procedure was performed on three occasions at intervals of three and four months using a 15 mm valvuloplasty balloon dilation catheter. After the first dilation, clinical signs reappeared within two weeks due to re-stenosis. After the second dilation, all signs of nasopharyngeal disease disappeared, and did not recur. Endoscopic re-evaluation after four months revealed a markedly enlarged nasopharyngeal opening with some degree of stenosis, and a third balloon dilation was performed. Five months later, the cat remained without clinical signs, although some recurrence of the stenosis was visible endoscopically. Complications occurred after the first dilation, and included mild conchal necrosis and transient mucopurulent discharge. Balloon dilation is a minimally invasive technique and can be a successful procedure for treating nasopharyngeal stenosis in cats.
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