Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat breathing surgery for thyroid cartilage tumor and recovery care
By da Silva, Paloma Helena Sanches et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2025·Av. Pres. Antô, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Partial laryngectomy in a cat with thyroid cartilage osteochondroma: Surgical management and postoperative care.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old cat was diagnosed with a rare tumor in the throat, which was causing breathing difficulties. The veterinarian performed a partial laryngectomy (surgery to remove part of the larynx) to remove the tumor and used high-flow nasal oxygen to help the cat breathe after the surgery, avoiding the need for a temporary tracheostomy (a tube in the throat for breathing). The cat recovered well and lived for 574 days after the surgery without any signs of the tumor returning.
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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.
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