Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with tracheal tear and breathing trouble after chest injury
By Griffiths, L G et al.Ā·Published in The Veterinary recordĀ·1998Ā·Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, United KingdomĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Intrathoracic tracheal avulsion and pseudodiverticulum following pneumomediastinum in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with breathing problems was brought in after suffering from a serious injury that caused a tear in its trachea (windpipe) and air buildup in the chest. Initial X-rays showed broken ribs and air in the chest, and while treatment helped at first, the cat later developed more severe breathing issues. Further imaging revealed a tracheal diverticulum, which is an abnormal pouch in the trachea. The vet performed surgery to remove the diverticulum and repair the trachea, and the cat recovered well after the procedure.
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Abstract
A case of tracheal avulsion with pneumomediastinum and pseudodiverticulum formation in a cat is described. Radiographs taken at initial presentation showed a pneumomediastinum with fractures of the right first to sixth ribs. Conservative treatment resolved the pneumomediastinum but following initial improvement the cat developed dyspnoea. Radiography and image intensification at this time showed a tracheal diverticulum at the level of the fourth rib. Surgical resection of the diverticulum and stenotic tracheal ends was performed via a right fourth intercostal lateral thoracotomy. The airway was maintained throughout the procedure using a bridging endotracheal tube. The cat made an unremarkable recovery following surgery.
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