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Successful tracheoscopy‐assisted reconstruction of traumatic tracheal avulsion in a cat
Author(s) -
Joffe Michelle R.,
Tan Christopher J.,
Boland Lara A.,
Pilton Joanna L.,
Hickey Mara C.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of veterinary emergency and critical care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.886
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1476-4431
pISSN - 1479-3261
DOI - 10.1111/vec.12973
Subject(s) - medicine , avulsion , respiratory distress , surgery , anastomosis , fibrous joint , complication
Objective To outline the clinical findings, surgical management, complications, and outcomes in a case of intrathoracic, traumatic, tracheal avulsion. Case Summary A 2‐year‐old domestic shorthair cat presented with respiratory distress 18 days after a motor vehicle accident. A tracheal avulsion was diagnosed and treated by surgical anastomosis. The initial anastomosis failed. The subsequent tracheoscopic‐assisted tracheal anastomosis was successful. The cat had no further episodes of respiratory distress following the second surgery in a 9‐month follow‐up period. Unique Information Provided This communication describes a complication of intrathoracic, traumatic, tracheal avulsion repair that has not previously been described and the use of tracheoscopy during the subsequent surgical procedure to ensure accurate suture placement.