Vascular ring anomaly with a right patent ductus arteriosus and a left aortic arch in a juvenile cat

Author: Aki TAKEUCHI ¹ ; Kazumi SHIMADA ; Lina HAMABE ; Tomohiko YOSHIDA ; Yusuke OZAI ; Miki HIROSE ; Aimi YOKOI ; Momoko WATANABE ; Ikki MITSUI ; Ryou TANAKA
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1. Department of Veterinary Surgery, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu 183-8509, Japan
Publication Type:Case Report
From:Journal of Veterinary Science 2023;24(4):e50-
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: This paper reports the clinical findings and surgical treatment of feline right patent ductus arteriosus (RPDA) with a left aortic arch. A two-month-old female Maine Coon was referred for an investigation of regurgitation after weaning. RPDA with a left aortic arch was diagnosed based on the echocardiographic and computed tomography (CT) findings.A right-fourth intercostal thoracotomy was found to be an appropriate approach to the duct. Preoperative diagnosis is crucial and diagnostic imaging, including radiography, echocardiography, and cardiac CT examination, is essential for determining if the aortic arch is right or left.