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Resolution of a caudal mediastinal paraoesophageal empyema in a cat without surgical intervention

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 5‐year‐old, male, neutered European shorthair cat presented with hyporexia and acute respiratory distress of 2 weeks. Thoracic radiographs showed pleural effusion and two round masses in the dorsal thoracic cavity. Computed tomography revealed a caudal mediastinal paraoesophageal empyema, and there were no signs of a foreign body. The cat was hospitalised for stabilisation, analgesia and bilateral placement of thoracic drains for lavage and drainage. Due to financial limitations, medical therapy was initiated with intravenous amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, which was continued orally for a total period of 4 weeks. Three weeks after the antibiotic treatment, a follow‐up computed tomography scan was performed and showed full resolution of the caudal mediastinal paraoesophageal empyema.

Source: Veterinary Record Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.70021

Authors: Imre M. van der Pasch, Henk van den Broek, Annika N. Haagsman

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,480

OpenAlex ID: W4408307411

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