Partial laryngectomy in a cat with thyroid cartilage osteochondroma: Surgical management and postoperative care.

Abstract

Laryngeal tumors are rare in cats and pose a challenging clinical and surgical approach. The presence of vital anatomical structures in the region and the risk of airway obstruction may culminate in perioperative morbidity and mortality. The objective of this report is to describe a successful case of partial laryngectomy performed in a cat with an osteochondroma in the thyroid cartilage and the outcome of the conservative management of the airway achieved using high-flow nasal oxygen without the need for a temporary tracheostomy in the postoperative period. The current survival time and progression-free interval are both 574 days.