Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with breathing trouble and vomiting had nasopharyngeal stenosis
By DeSandre-Robinson, Dana M et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nasopharyngeal stenosis with concurrent hiatal hernia and megaesophagus in an 8-year-old cat.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old male domestic shorthair cat was brought in for chronic breathing problems and suspected vomiting. Despite initial treatment, his condition worsened, leading to a visit to an emergency facility where he was found to have a hiatal hernia and narrowing of the throat (nasopharyngeal stenosis). The vet performed a procedure to widen the throat, which successfully resolved the issue. After treatment, the cat's breathing improved, and he showed no symptoms during a follow-up visit three months later.
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Abstract
A case of nasopharyngeal stenosis with secondary hiatal hernia is described. An 8-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was referred for a chronic upper respiratory problem and presumptive vomiting. Despite conservative management by the primary care veterinarian, the cat's condition progressed. The cat was presented to an emergency facility prior to referral to a specialty hospital. On presentation, inspiratory stridor was evident. Thoracic radiography revealed a hiatal hernia. Computed tomography indicated pharyngeal edema and probable nasopharyngeal stenosis. Endoscopy confirmed the presence of nasopharyngeal stenosis consistent with either stricture or choanal atresia. Balloon dilation of the choana was performed. The hiatal hernia regressed spontaneously post-resolution of the nasopharyngeal stenosis. The cat remained asymptomatic at recheck 3 months later.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21334235/