Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat nasopharyngeal stenosis surgery using a stent
By Novo, R E & Kramek, B·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1999·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical repair of nasopharyngeal stenosis in a cat using a stent.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with breathing problems due to a narrowed throat (nasopharyngeal stenosis) underwent surgery to fix the issue using a special stent. After the surgery, the cat was monitored at various intervals, and while the stent worked well initially, some tissue grew back and caused partial blockage. The vet removed this tissue, but the cat continued to have some nasal congestion afterward. Overall, the stent helped manage the cat's condition effectively, and it is recommended for similar cases.
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Abstract
An intraluminal stent was used to maintain patency of a recurrent nasopharyngeal stenosis (NPS) in a cat. The stenotic membrane within the nasopharynx was resected, and a 2-cm long, braided-wire endoprosthesis was placed as a stent. The patient was evaluated at one day, six weeks, 19 weeks, and 49 weeks following surgery. The cat tolerated the stent well. The 19-week recheck revealed granulation tissue partially obstructing the pharyngeal aspect of the stent which was subsequently surgically resected. Complications after excision of the granulation tissue included intermittent upper respiratory congestion and nasal discharge. The 49-week recheck showed no increased granulation tissue; however, upper respiratory congestion was still present. This particular stent, and its use as described in this paper, is recommended in cases of chronic recurrent NPS.
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