Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bronchial stent helps a cat with lung cancer breathing problems
By Tan, Jenny et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2022·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bronchial Stent Placement for Palliative Treatment of Pulmonary Carcinoma with Bronchial Obstruction in a Cat.
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Plain-English summary
A feral domestic shorthair cat was brought in for help with a lung mass that was causing breathing problems and pneumonia. The veterinarian placed a stent in the cat's bronchus to help drain the infected lung area and performed a biopsy. Afterward, the cat received radiation therapy to manage the cancer. The treatment worked well, allowing the cat to live comfortably for about 323 days before the cancer spread to the lungs and liver.
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Abstract
A feral, domestic shorthair was evaluated for palliative treatment of a pulmonary mass with secondary pneumonia. Because of the patient's temperament and extent of the mass, tracheobronchoscopy, bronchial stenting, and biopsy were elected, followed by adjuvant radiation therapy. Stent placement across the malignantly obstructed bronchus permitted drainage and recruitment of the infected lung lobe. Uncomplicated radiation therapy, stent extension, and debulking due to tissue ingrowth were subsequently performed. Successful palliation was achieved for 323 days with subsequent progressive pulmonary and liver metastases.
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