Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Balloon dilation surgery fixed trachea narrowing in a cat
By Berg, J et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Department of Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of posttraumatic carinal stenosis by balloon dilation during thoracotomy in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with breathing problems due to a narrowed airway after an injury was treated with a procedure called balloon dilation during surgery. The vet made an incision in the chest to access the trachea and used a special balloon to widen the narrowed area. After the surgery, the cat was given corticosteroids for six weeks to help with recovery. This treatment successfully improved the cat's breathing and is considered a straightforward option for this type of issue.
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Abstract
A cat with posttraumatic stenosis of the terminal part of the thoracic portion of the trachea and carina was successfully treated by balloon dilation of the stenosis during thoracotomy. Thoracotomy was performed at the right fifth intercostal space, and the stenosis was dilated, using a balloon-tipped catheter passed through an endotracheal tube. A 6-week course of orally administered corticosteroids was instituted after surgery. Balloon dilation during thoracotomy is a technically simple procedure for treatment of stenosis of the thoracic portion of the trachea.
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