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Congenital lobar emphysema in a kitten
M Blonk1, I Van de Maele1, A Combes1
1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.
The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|April 4, 2017
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.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Pathology
Background:
- Severe respiratory distress in young animals can be challenging to diagnose and treat.
- Congenital lung abnormalities may present with non-specific clinical signs.

