Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal blockage surgery cured 2-year-old Himalayan cat's chronic runny
By Khoo, Amy M L et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2007·Faculty of Veterinary Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Choanal atresia in a Himalayan cat--first reported case and successful treatment.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old Himalayan cat was brought in because it had a long-lasting, one-sided nasal discharge that didn’t improve with antibiotics. The vet discovered a condition called unilateral choanal atresia, which is a blockage in the nasal passage. After performing surgery to fix the blockage and using a temporary stent, the cat's symptoms completely went away. This case highlights a rare condition that can cause upper respiratory issues in young cats.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old Himalayan cat was presented for investigation of chronic, persistent, unilateral nasal discharge that was unresponsive to antibiotics. Unilateral choanal atresia was diagnosed on nasopharyngoscopy. Following surgical repair using the transnasal route and temporary stenting all clinical signs resolved. This is the first reported case of choanal atresia in a cat. It serves to alert practitioners to the occurrence of this unusual condition which should be included in the differential diagnoses of upper respiratory tract signs in young cats.
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