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  • Title: Clip ligation for treatment of patent ductus arteriosus occlusion in three cats.
    Author: Ozai Y, Uemura A, Tanaka R, Takeuchi A, Hamabe L, Shimada K, Yokoi A, Hirose M, Watanabe M, Uehara K.
    Journal: J Vet Sci; 2022 Jul; 23(4):e39. PubMed ID: 35466598.
    Abstract:
    Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a rare congenital cardiovascular anomaly in cats. Due to their small body, intercostal thoracotomy is the most common option to close the PDA. However, few reports detail the surgical technique for ligating PDA in kittens. In this case report, three cats weighing 1.4 kg, 1.2 kg, and 2.9 kg were diagnosed PDA. Clip ligation via left fourth intercostal thoracotomy was performed and the cats were successfully treated. Postoperative echocardiography showed no residual flow in any of the cases. This case report highlights clip occlusion for small cats with PDA could be safe and effective.
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