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Bilateral choanal atresia in a cat
Kristin E Schafgans1, P Jane Armstrong, Betty Kramek
1University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA. pauls389@umn.edu
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|May 26, 2012
Summary
Bilateral bony choanal atresia, a rare congenital condition in cats, caused stertor and nasal discharge. Surgical correction provided immediate relief but led to complications, though the cat maintained a good quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Otolaryngology
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Choanal atresia is a congenital blockage of the nasal passage into the nasopharynx.
- It is uncommon in cats and can be unilateral or bilateral, involving bone or soft tissue.
- Clinical signs include stertor, open-mouth breathing, and chronic nasal discharge.
