Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical management of vertebral malformation in a Manx cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Havlicek, Martin et al.
- Affiliation:
- Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre · Australia
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A 15-week-old Manx kitten was presented for evaluation of progressive hind limb paresis and ataxia. Spinal radiographs and computed tomography revealed a malformation of T3 causing thoracic spinal cord compression. Decompressive surgery consisting of dorsal laminectomy, without vertebral stabilisation, resulted in improvement of clinical signs.
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