Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with repeated lung fluid buildup from long soft palate
By Corgozinho, Katia Barão et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2012·Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Recurrent pulmonary edema secondary to elongated soft palate in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-month-old female Persian cat was brought in for breathing problems caused by an elongated soft palate, which was blocking her airway. The veterinarian used an endoscope to check her throat and found that the soft palate was too long and covering the epiglottis. They performed surgery to partially remove the excess tissue, and afterward, the cat no longer had any respiratory issues. This case highlights how an elongated soft palate can lead to serious breathing problems in flat-faced cats.
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Abstract
A 9-month-old intact female Persian cat presented with recurrent pulmonary edema secondary to an elongated soft palate. Endoscopic evaluation of the pharynx and larynx showed that the elongated soft palate was overlying the epiglottis. Partial resection of the soft palate was performed and the cat showed no further respiratory signs. This report is the first description of elongated soft palate causing airway obstruction in a brachycephalic cat.
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