Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat develops collapsed lung after glucose monitor placement
By Farmer, Emily A et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2025·Department of , United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Iatrogenic Pneumothorax in a Cat Following Placement of a Continuous Glucose Sensor.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was brought to the emergency room because of uncontrolled diabetes. After a continuous glucose monitor was placed to help manage his blood sugar, the cat developed a pneumothorax, which is when air leaks into the space around the lungs. To treat this, the vet inserted a tube to help remove the air, and with medical care, the pneumothorax resolved. Unfortunately, two weeks later, the cat was euthanized due to worsening overall health, but he showed no further signs of breathing problems after treatment.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the development and management of an iatrogenic pneumothorax in a cat after placement of a continuous glucose monitor sensor. CASE SUMMARY: A 13-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was presented to the emergency department for signs related to unregulated diabetes mellitus. A continuous glucose monitor was placed to facilitate glycemic monitoring during hospitalization. After placement of the sensor, the cat developed a unilateral iatrogenic pneumothorax that required placement of a thoracostomy tube for intermittent evacuation. The cat's pneumothorax resolved with medical management, and the cat was successfully discharged from the hospital. Two weeks after discharge, the cat was euthanized due to progression of systemic disease. No further clinical signs of pneumothorax were noted. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: To the authors' knowledge, iatrogenic pneumothorax in a cat after placement of a continuous glucose sensor has not been previously reported in the veterinary literature.
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