Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thoracoscopic correction of a congenital persistent right aortic arch in a young cat.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Plesman, Rhea et al.
- Affiliation:
- Western College of Veterinary Medicine · Canada
- Species:
- cat
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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