Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pleural access port used to treat pyothorax in a cat
By Almendros, Angel·Published in Open veterinary journal·2021·City University of Hong Kong, China·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of a pleural access port for the treatment of pyothorax in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
An 11-month-old British short-haired cat was brought in for sudden lethargy and trouble breathing after having surgery 10 days earlier. The vet found fluid in the cat's chest, which was infected, and used a special device called a pleural access port to drain the fluid. This method helped the cat recover faster and reduced the overall cost of treatment. The cat responded well to the treatment and was able to go home sooner than expected.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pyothorax in cats is treated with intravenous fluids and antibiotics, and while thoracotomy and debridement are less commonly necessary, thoracostomy tubes are the treatment of choice when repeated drainage of the pleural cavity is needed. CASE DESCRIPTION: An 11-month-old British short-haired cat was presented for a sudden onset of lethargy, dyspnea, and tachypnea, following an ovariohysterectomy 10 days prior to the treatment process. Pyrexia and muffled cardiac sounds on the left hemithorax were noted. A hemogram indicated the development of anemia and neutrophilia with a left shift. Radiography and ultrasonography confirmed a pleural effusion, and a CT scan ruled out the presence of any masses or perforating foreign bodies. A PCR on the pleural effusion ruled out feline coronavirus infection, and fluid analysis was confirmed as a septic exudate withinfection. A pleural access port was used to treat the pyothorax that successfully reduced hospitalization time and lowered overall financial outlay despite surgical implantation. CONCLUSION: The present report describes the successful use of a pleural port to treat pyothorax in one cat. This is the first time such a device has been reported for the treatment of pyothorax.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34307085/