Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat developed sudden severe lung injury after multiple tracheal
By Katayama, Masaaki et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2013·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Presumptive acute lung injury following multiple surgeries in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old female domestic shorthair cat experienced severe breathing problems after undergoing multiple surgeries for a tracheal mass that was found to be malignant B-cell lymphoma. After the initial surgery, she developed laryngeal paralysis, which led to further respiratory distress and additional surgeries. Unfortunately, she suddenly collapsed due to acute lung injury, as confirmed by imaging and blood tests. This situation highlights the risks associated with surgery in older cats, especially those with serious health issues.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old, 3.5-kg spayed female domestic shorthair cat had a tracheal mass identified as malignant B-cell lymphoma. The cat had tracheal resection and subsequently developed laryngeal paralysis. Due to multiple episodes of respiratory distress the cat subsequently had tracheal surgeries. Finally, the cat had a sudden onset of severe respiratory distress and collapsed. Computed tomography imaging and arterial blood gas analysis supported a diagnosis of acute lung injury.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24082167/