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Nasopharyngeal stenosis in cats

Nasopharyngeal stenosis in cats
  • Comparison between endoscopic and surgical treatment success rates

Feline nasopharyngeal stenosis (NPS) is an uncommon disease in cats. The objective of this retrospective study was to compare the outcome with endoscopic and surgical treatments. Medical records were searched for cases of NPS and cases were divided into three groups: endoscopic treatment (balloon dilation); surgical treatment; or no treatment. Data are presented as median and range. Success rates and length of post-procedure corticosteroid treatment were compared between the two treated groups. A total of 21 cases were included: 10 males and 11 females (median age 6.7 years, range 0.5-14.4). Clinical signs at the time of initial presentation included permanent stertor (19/21), ...

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