Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Unilateral arytenoid lateralization surgery for cats with laryngeal
By Thunberg, Brian & Lantz, Gary C·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2010·Department of Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of unilateral arytenoid lateralization for the treatment of laryngeal paralysis in 14 cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 14 cats with laryngeal paralysis, which caused breathing difficulties, underwent a surgical procedure called unilateral arytenoid lateralization to help open their airways. While some cats experienced complications during and after surgery, none had a return of their breathing problems after the procedure. The cats were followed for an average of 11 months, and the surgery seemed to be an effective treatment for this condition. More research is needed to understand any long-term issues that might arise from the surgery.
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Abstract
Laryngeal paralysis is a relatively common cause of upper airway obstruction in middle-aged to older, large-breed dogs; however, it is rare in the cat. The purpose of this study is to describe a series of cats diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis treated by unilateral arytenoid lateralization. Fourteen cats met the criteria of the study. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were seen in 21% (three of 14) and 50% (seven of 14) of cases, respectively. Median duration of follow-up was 11 months (range 3 weeks to 8 years). None of these cats had recurrence of clinical signs. Based on this brief case series, unilateral arytenoid lateralization appeared to be a suitable method for treating laryngeal paralysis in cats. Additional studies are warranted to determine the type and frequency of long-term complications.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21041335/