Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Newborn female cat born with spina bifida and euthanized
By Aírton Mendes Conde Júnior et al.·Published in Semina: Ciências Agrárias·2011·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Spina bifida in newborn cat: case report<br>Espinha bífida em neonato felino: relato de caso
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Plain-English summary
A female newborn cat was found to have spina bifida, a condition where the spine does not close properly, after her mother underwent an emergency cesarean section. The ultrasound revealed three fetuses, but one kitten showed signs of this serious condition. Unfortunately, the owner chose to euthanize the affected kitten since there is no known effective treatment for spina bifida in cats. This case highlights the need for more research into preventing and treating such developmental issues in newborn animals.
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Abstract
This paper aims to describe the macroscopic aspects of disease and radiological findings related to spina bifida in a newborn cat. A female cat was seen in labor at a veterinary clinic in Teresina-PI. By performing the ultrasound test it was possible detect the presence of three fetuses aged approximately 62 days and decreased heart rate. The patient underwent surgery immediately to cesarean section with ovariohysterectomy. One of the newborn cat showed changes consistent with spina bifida. The owner opted for the newborn cat euthanasia because is not known effective treatment for the case. There are insufficient researchs on the embryonic development aimed at prevention and treatment of these anomalies. These studies are necessary to ensure a good prognosis for patients.<p><p>Este trabalho tem como objetivo descrever os aspectos macroscópicos da doença e os achados radiológicos relacionados à espinha bífida em um neonato felino. Uma fêmea felina foi atendida em trabalho de parto numa clínica veterinária em Teresina-PI. Ao realizar o exame ultrassonográfico foi possível detectar a presença de três fetos com idade aproximada de 62 dias e com batimentos cardíacos diminuídos. A paciente foi submetida imediatamente à cirurgia cesariana com ovariossalpingohisterectomia. Um dos neonatos apresentava alterações compatíveis com espinha bífida. A proprietária optou pela eutanásia do neonato por não se conhecer um tratamento eficaz para o caso. Ainda são escassas as pesquisas sobre o desenvolvimento embrionário voltadas para prevenção e tratamento dessas anomalias. Estas pesquisas são necessárias a fim de garantir um bom prognóstico aos pacientes portadores.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2011v32n4Sup1p1975