Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to fix blocked nostrils in flat-faced cats using two
By Pavletic, Michael M & Trout, Nicholas J·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2023·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful correction of stenotic nares using combined Alar Fold Lift-Up and Sulcus Pull-Down Techniques in brachycephalic cats: 8 cases (2017-2022).
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Plain-English summary
Eight brachycephalic cats, aged 2 to 9 years, were brought in for breathing difficulties caused by severely narrowed nostrils (stenotic nares). A new surgical technique combining the "Alar Fold Lift-Up" and "Sulcus Pull-Down" methods was used to correct this issue. After the surgery, all cats were able to breathe normally, showing significant improvement in their breathing. This outpatient procedure is straightforward and focuses on the surrounding skin without altering the nose itself, making it a safe option for these cats.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Describe surgical guidelines for a new technique to correct stenotic nares in brachycephalic cats. ANIMALS: 8 client-owned brachycephalic cats with stenotic nares between April 2017 and July 2022. PROCEDURES: 8 brachycephalic cats with severe stenotic nares presented to the Angell Animal Medical Center with the patient age ranging from 2 years to 9 years of age. Surgical correction was performed on each cat with the combined use of the "Alar Fold Lift-Up" and "Sulcus Pull-Down" techniques. RESULTS: Successful correction of the stenotic nares was achieved, enabling each cat to breathe normally. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The combined use of the "Alar Fold Lift-Up" and "Sulcus Pull-Down" techniques is simple to perform on an outpatient basis. Surgery is restricted to the adjacent skin and does not require the surgical alteration of the external nose or nares. Long-term follow-up indicates the procedure is effective in improving nasal breathing in each cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37116881/