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Patent ductus arteriosus ligation and pulmonary artery banding in a kitten.

Journal:
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
Year:
2005
Authors:
Summerfield, Nuala J & Holt, David E
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Studies · United States
Species:
cat

Abstract

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and ventricular septal defect were diagnosed in a 2-month-old, 0.9-kg, male kitten. This combination of PDA and ventricular septal defect in a cat has not been previously described. Surgical ligation of the PDA, together with palliation of the ventricular septal defect by pulmonary artery banding with a silastic band, successfully improved the kitten's condition.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15767658/