Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with severe breathing trouble diagnosed with tracheal collapse
By Mims, Holly L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary tracheal collapse in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was brought in for severe breathing problems that had lasted for 2 to 3 days. After X-rays and a scope of the airways, the vet diagnosed the cat with tracheal collapse, a condition where the windpipe becomes weak and narrows. The cat was given oxygen and medications, but there was no improvement, so the vet performed surgery to place prosthetic rings in the trachea. After the surgery, the cat's breathing improved, and he was doing well 11 months later, even though he developed a minor issue with one side of his voice box.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old, neutered male, domestic shorthair cat was presented for severe inspiratory dyspnea of 2 to 3 days' duration. Radiography and tracheobronchoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of primary extrathoracic tracheal collapse. The cat was treated with oxygen, dexamethasone, and terbutaline, but no improvement was seen. Surgical correction was performed using nine prosthetic tracheal ring implants. Clinical signs improved after surgery, and the cat continued to do well 11 months after surgery, despite development of unilateral laryngeal paralysis.
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