Article ; Online: Use of a pleural access port for the treatment of pyothorax in a cat.
2021 Volume 11, Issue 2, Page(s) 283–288
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.!## ...
| 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 with 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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| MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Cat Diseases/surgery ; Cats ; Chest Tubes/veterinary ; Empyema, Pleural/diagnosis ; Empyema, Pleural/surgery ; Empyema, Pleural/veterinary ; Female ; Hong Kong ; Pleural Effusion/surgery ; Pleural Effusion/veterinary |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2021-06-09 |
| Publishing country | Libya |
| Document type | Case Reports |
| ZDB-ID | 2651664-0 |
| ISSN | 2218-6050 ; 2226-4485 |
| ISSN (online) | 2218-6050 |
| ISSN | 2226-4485 |
| DOI | 10.5455/OVJ.2021.v11.i2.12 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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