Congenital lobar emphysema in a kitten

M Blonk1, I Van de Maele1, A Combes1

  • 1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.

Summary

A young Ragdoll cat experienced severe breathing difficulties due to congenital lobar emphysema. Surgical removal of the affected lung lobe (lobectomy) resulted in a full recovery, highlighting surgical intervention for this rare condition.