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An unusual foreign body in a cat: a case report

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  • C.F. Agudelo

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Z. Filipejova

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • L. Frgelecova

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • O. Sychra

    (Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Foreign bodies that affect airways are a well-recognised problem in small-animal practice. Cats in par­ticular, may be especially at risk of aspiration due to their predatory behaviour. Here, we report a case of an insect as a foreign body, namely a beetle in the tracheal bifurcation of a cat. Radiographs suggested a wide range of possibilities for differential diagnosis, but the presence of a foreign body was initially suspected. A final diagnosis was not pursued by the owner and the cat was euthanised. The presence of a summer chafer was then confirmed. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first time such a foreign body and radiographic findings are reported in the literature.

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  • C.F. Agudelo & Z. Filipejova & L. Frgelecova & O. Sychra, 2018. "An unusual foreign body in a cat: a case report," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 63(4), pages 198-202.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:63:y:2018:i:4:id:8-2018-vetmed
    DOI: 10.17221/8/2018-VETMED
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    1. S. Cagatay & A.P. Gokce & G. Yesilovali, 2018. "Removal of a tracheal foreign body by intercostal thoracotomy in a cat," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 63(9), pages 438-442.

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