Surgical management of vertebral malformation in a Manx cat

Martin Havlicek; Karl R Mathis; Jason A Beck; Graeme S Allan

doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2008.11.005

Surgical management of vertebral malformation in a Manx cat

J Feline Med Surg. 2009 Jun;11(6):514-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jfms.2008.11.005. Epub 2008 Dec 18.

Authors

Martin Havlicek¹, Karl R Mathis, Jason A Beck, Graeme S Allan

Affiliation

¹ Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre, Brisbane, Australia. mhavlicek@vetspecialist.com.au

Abstract

A 15-week-old Manx kitten was presented for evaluation of progressive hind limb paresis and ataxia. Spinal radiographs and computed tomography revealed a malformation of T3 causing thoracic spinal cord compression. Decompressive surgery consisting of dorsal laminectomy, without vertebral stabilisation, resulted in improvement of clinical signs.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Animals
Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Cat Diseases / surgery*
Cats
Laminectomy / veterinary
Male
Paresis / veterinary
Spinal Cord Compression / complications
Spinal Cord Compression / diagnostic imaging
Spinal Cord Compression / surgery
Spinal Cord Compression / veterinary*
Thoracic Vertebrae*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary
Treatment Outcome