Evaluation of unilateral arytenoid lateralization for the treatment of laryngeal paralysis in 14 cats.
Laryngeal paralysis is a relatively common cause of upper airway obstruction in middle-aged to older, large-breed dogs; however, it is rare in the cat. The purpose of this study is to describe a series of cats diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis treated by unilateral arytenoid lateralization. Fourteen cats met the criteria of the study. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were seen in 21% (three of 14) and 50% (seven of 14) of cases, respectively. Median duration of follow-up was 11 months (range 3 weeks to 8 years). None of these cats had recurrence of clinical signs. Based on this brief case series, unilateral arytenoid lateralization appeared to be a suitable method for treating laryngeal paralysis in cats. Additional studies are warranted to determine the type and frequency of long-term complications.
Department of Surgery, Animal Surgical and Emergency Center, 1535 Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90025, USA.
Brian
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Thunberg
Gary C
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Lantz
D000818:Animals; D001193:Arytenoid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D005260:Female; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*