Clip ligation for treatment of patent ductus arteriosus occlusion in three cats

Author: Yusuke OZAI ¹ ; Akiko UEMURA ; Ryou TANAKA ; Aki TAKEUCHI ; Lina HAMABE ; Kazumi SHIMADA ; Aimi YOKOI ; Miki HIROSE ; Momoko WATANABE ; Katsumi UEHARA
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1. Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Animal Medical Center, Fuchu 183-8509, Japan
Publication Type:Case Report
From:Journal of Veterinary Science 2022;23(4):e39-
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
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.