Nasopharyngeal stenosis in cats: a retrospective study of 21 cases comparing endoscopic and surgical treatment (2018-2022).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Feline nasopharyngeal stenosis (NPS) is an uncommon disease in cats. The aim of this study was to compare the outcome with endoscopic and surgical treatments.

Methods

In this retrospective study, medical records were searched for cases of NPS and cases were divided into three groups: endoscopic treatment (balloon dilation); surgical treatment; or no treatment. Data are presented as median and range. Success rates and length of post-procedure corticosteroid treatment were compared between the two treated groups.

Results

A total of 21 cases were included: 10 males and 11 females (median age 6.7 years, range 0.5-14.4). Clinical signs at the time of initial presentation included permanent stertor (19/21), increased respiratory efforts (9/21), nasal discharge (9

SUBMITTER: Champetier A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565695 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature