Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with swallowing trouble fixed by surgery for heart vessel defect
By White, R N et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2003·Davies White Veterinary Specialists·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Vascular ring anomaly with coarctation of the aorta in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-week-old male domestic shorthaired cat was brought to the vet because he had been regurgitating food for nine weeks. After tests, the vet found he had a vascular ring anomaly, which is a heart condition that can cause problems with swallowing. The cat underwent surgery to correct the issue, and afterward, he recovered well and stopped regurgitating. A year later, he was doing great and didn't need any special diet.
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Abstract
A 13-week-old, entire male domestic shorthaired cat was presented with a nine-week history of regurgitation following the ingestion of food. A diagnosis of a vascular ring anomaly with coarctation of the aorta was based on clinical signs, angiography and echocardiography. Surgical exploration via a right lateral thoracotomy confirmed the existence of a persistent right aortic arch with right ligamentum arteriosum, aortic coarctation and an aberrant left subclavian artery. Following the surgical transection of the aberrant left subclavian artery, the cat made an uneventful recovery, showing normal swallowing function with no evidence of regurgitation. Twelve months after surgery, the cat had no special dietary requirements and remained clinically normal.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12866933/