Physical examination and CT findings in cats with thoracic injury

Tachypnoea, pale mucous membranes and dyspnoea were the most common abnormalities

The objective of this multicentre, retrospective, observational study was to describe clinical examination and thoracic CT (TCT) findings in cats after trauma, and to identify physical examination findings associated with both abnormalities on TCT and the need for therapeutic interventions. Cats admitted to the participating hospitals with a history of blunt trauma and that underwent TCT were eligible. Data were collected on signalment, history, physical examination, TCT findings and subsequent interventions. In total, 137 cats were included. Road traffic accidents (RTAs) were the most frequently reported cause of trauma (69%). Tachypnoea (32%), pale mucous membranes (22%) and dyspnoea (20%) were the most ...

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MICHELE TUMBARELLO, Med Vet, PhD Emergency and critical care 22 March 2024

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Physical examination and CT findings in cats with thoracic injury

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Physical examination and CT findings in cats with thoracic injury

Scientific Publishing