Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with blocked nose and noisy breathing fixed by mucosal flap
By Griffon, D J & Tasker, S·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2000·Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of a mucosal advancement flap for the treatment of nasopharyngeal stenosis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 3.5-year-old male neutered domestic short-haired cat was having trouble breathing and making a snoring sound for three years. After tests showed no airflow from his nostrils and a viral infection, the vet diagnosed him with a narrowing of the airway (nasopharyngeal stenosis). The vet performed surgery to remove the blockage and used a special technique to repair the area. The good news is that the cat was completely free of breathing problems 28 months after the surgery.
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Abstract
A three-and-a-half-year-old male neutered domestic short-haired cat was presented with a three-year history of stertor and intermittent open-mouth breathing. No airflow was detected from either nostril when checked using a cold slide test. Oropharyngeal swabs were positive for calicivirus, while skull radiographs were suggestive of a dorsal deviation of the soft palate. The diagnosis of nasopharyngeal stenosis was confirmed via cannulation of the nasal passages and direct examination of the oropharynx under general anaesthesia. A midline approach through the soft palate was used to excise the adhesions. The resulting defect was reconstructed by advancement of a mucosal flap elevated from the dorsal nasopharynx and laryngopharynx. The cat was free of clinical signs 28 months later.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10701190/