Novel avulsion pattern of the left principal bronchus with involvement of the carina and caudal thoracic trachea in a cat

A 2-year-old, 4.5 kg, neutered male domestic shorthair cat was presented to the emergency service with dyspnoea, anorexia and apathetic behaviour. Thoracic radiographs showed typical signs for a thoracic trauma and a tracheal lesion in the region of the carina, consistent with pseudoairway formation...

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Published in:Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2014-08, Vol.16 (8), p.695-698
Main Authors: Schmierer, Philipp A, Schwarz, Andrea, Bass, Danielle A, Knell, Sebastian Christoph
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anastomosis, Surgical - veterinary
Animals
Bronchi - injuries
Bronchi - pathology
Bronchi - surgery
Case Reports
Cat Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Cat Diseases - pathology
Cat Diseases - surgery
Cats
Male
Radiography, Thoracic - veterinary
Rupture - surgery
Rupture - veterinary
Thoracic Injuries - surgery
Thoracic Injuries - veterinary
Thoracotomy - veterinary
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - veterinary
Trachea - diagnostic imaging
Trachea - injuries
Trachea - pathology
Trachea - surgery
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Summary:A 2-year-old, 4.5 kg, neutered male domestic shorthair cat was presented to the emergency service with dyspnoea, anorexia and apathetic behaviour. Thoracic radiographs showed typical signs for a thoracic trauma and a tracheal lesion in the region of the carina, consistent with pseudoairway formation. Computed tomography (CT) was performed in the conscious cat to avoid aggravation of air leakage associated with ventilation. The additional CT findings were consistent with a novel pattern of a traumatic avulsion of the left principal bronchus expanding into the carina and caudal thoracic trachea. Despite the complex avulsion pattern, successful treatment was achieved surgically by performing an end-to-end anastomosis via a fifth right intercostal lateral thoracotomy. The cat was ventilated with a feeding tube and jet ventilation throughout. The cat showed excellent recovery 6 months after surgery.
ISSN:1098-612X
1532-2750
DOI:10.1177/1098612X13511623