Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endoscopic removal of nasal polyps in a cat using new surgical method
By Esterline, Meredith L et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2005·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Endoscopic removal of nasal polyps in a cat using a novel surgical approach.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with breathing problems due to nasal polyps underwent a new type of surgery to remove them. The traditional methods were not suitable because the cat's mouth was too small, and the owner was worried about the risks of a more invasive surgery. Instead, the vet used an endoscope through a small incision in the stomach to reach the nasal area, allowing for better access and easier removal of the polyps. The cat handled the procedure well and experienced minimal recovery issues.
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Abstract
A novel endoscopic approach for the removal of nasal polyps from a cat with upper respiratory obstruction is described. The cat's small oral cavity prevented polyp removal via traditional nasopharyngoscopy and the owner declined rhinotomy because of concerns about postoperative morbidity. Access to the nasopharynx was achieved by introducing an endoscope via gastrotomy and passing the instrument orad through the esophagus into the nasopharynx. Compared with traditional endoscopic approaches, this approach provided superior exposure of the nasopharynx and facilitated use of a larger scope and instruments than would have been possible using retroflexed nasopharyngoscopy. Multiple polyps were readily removed using this approach. The procedure was well tolerated, with minimal surgical morbidity.
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