Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical removal of a Cuterebra larva from the cervical trachea of a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Bordelon, Jude T et al.
- Affiliation:
- Southeast Veterinary Specialists · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A case of cervical intratracheal cuterebriasis is reported. The cat was presented with intermittent dyspnea of 3 days' duration. The larva was located during tracheoscopy but was not retrievable. Surgical exploration of the cervical region was performed, and the larva was removed. All clinical signs resolved upon recovery from surgery. The larva was identified as a second instar Cuterebra sp.
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