Treatment of posttraumatic carinal stenosis by balloon dilation during thoracotomy in a cat.
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.
Berg
J
J
Department of Surgery, Tufts New England Veterinary Medical Center, North Grafton, MA 01536.
Leveille
C R
CR
O'Callaghan
M W
MW
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000662:veterinary*; D002415:Cats; D008297:Male; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*