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Dissecting aneurysm of the carotid artery as a cause of respiratory distress in adult cattle
Author(s) -
Chandler K. J.,
Barrett D. C.,
Fitzpatrick J. L.,
Thomson H.,
McNeil P. E.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.149.5.144
Subject(s) - respiratory distress , medicine , larynx , carotid arteries , aneurysm , right common carotid artery , common carotid artery , respiratory system , cardiology , distress , artery , surgery , radiology , clinical psychology
A two‐and‐a‐half‐year‐old Friesian cow and a five‐year‐old Charolais cow developed severe respiratory distress and palpable swellings to the left of the larynx as a result of a dissecting aneurysm of the common carotid artery. Neither cow responded to medical treatment. The underlying pathogenesis of the condition was uncertain, but direct trauma to the carotid artery was a possible contributory factor. Aneurysms of the common carotid artery should be considered when swelling occurs in the region of the larynx or when respiratory distress is due to laryngeal compression.