Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thoracoscopic surgery fixes artery problem in young cat
By Plesman, Rhea et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Thoracoscopic correction of a congenital persistent right aortic arch in a young cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-week-old kitten was having trouble swallowing and was diagnosed with a congenital heart issue called a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA). At 6 months old, the kitten underwent left-sided thoracoscopic surgery, where the vet used a special device to seal and cut a problematic blood vessel. This surgery corrected the issue, allowing the kitten to eat and drink normally afterward.
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Abstract
A 9-week-old kitten was diagnosed with a congenital vascular ring anomaly by means of an esophageal contrast study. At 6 mo of age, a non-selective vascular study was used to diagnose a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA). Left-sided thoracoscopic surgery was performed, using a Liga-Sure vessel sealant device to seal and transect the ligamentum arteriosum.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22467970/