Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cisterna chyli removal surgery for chylothorax in three cats
By Thiel, C et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2013·Dr. Cetina Thiel·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Cisterna chyli ablation in three cats with idiopathic chylothorax].
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- cat
Plain-English summary
Three cats with a condition called idiopathic chylothorax, which causes fluid buildup in the chest, underwent a surgical procedure to remove a part of their lymphatic system called the cisterna chyli. This surgery was done after other treatments had failed, and it was found to be safe with no complications during or after the operation. The procedure can help reduce the chances of the fluid returning and is a good option for cats that haven't responded to previous treatments. All three cats were treated successfully and showed improvement after the surgery.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Presentation of three cats with chronic, idiopathic chylothorax treated with ablation of the cisterna chyli as an additional or a sole surgical treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Results of clinical and diagnostic examination, therapy and course of disease in three cats as well as the surgical technique of ablation of the cisterna chyli in cats are described. RESULTS: There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications regarding cisterna chyli ablation. Intraoperative visualization of the cisterna chyli is easily achieved by administering a small portion of a fatty aliment preoperatively or by injection of diluted methylene blue into the lymphatic system intraoperatively. Ablation of the cisterna chyli was performed following an unsuccessful ligation of the thoracic duct, in combination with the ligation of the thoracic duct and subtotal pericardectomy or as a single surgical treatment. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Cisterna chyli ablation can be performed without complications in cats. This technique should be considered in cases of previously failed surgical therapy or as an adjunct therapy used with other surgical options to decrease the risk of recurrence.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23958705/