Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with chronic sinus infection treated by sinus surgery and flushing
By Hyomi Jang et al.·Published in Animals·2025·VIP Animal Medical Center (Cheongdam), Seoul 06068, Republic of Korea, CH·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Frontal Sinus Trephination and Repeated Irrigation in a Cat with Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Case Report
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old female domestic shorthair cat was suffering from severe upper respiratory issues that didn't improve with medications like antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. After imaging tests showed blockages in her nasal and frontal sinuses, the vet decided on surgery to clean out the obstructions and place a drainage tube. This procedure significantly improved her condition, and over two years, she only had mild nasal discharge occasionally. This case shows that surgery can be an effective option for cats with stubborn sinus problems.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old neutered female domestic shorthair cat presented with chronic, progressively worsening upper respiratory symptoms that were unresponsive to long-term medical treatment. Initial management involved antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs, all of which failed to provide substantial clinical improvement. Diagnostic imaging with computed tomography revealed bilateral nasal and frontal sinus obstructions with viscous inflammatory exudate and localized osteolytic changes in the patient. Despite adjustments to the antimicrobial therapy regimen based on the PCR results, clinical signs persisted. Surgical intervention through frontal sinus trephination, physical removal of the exudate, placement of a temporary drainage tube, and repeated irrigation successfully resolved most of the clinical symptoms. Follow-up over two years showed sustained clinical improvement, with only mild intermittent serous nasal discharge reported. This case highlights the efficacy of surgical management, specifically frontal sinus trephination and repeated irrigation, in the treatment of cats with refractory chronic rhinosinusitis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15101382