Pectus excavatum surgically repaired using sternum realignment and splint techniques in a young cat.

作者: M-H. Crigel , P. Moissonnier

DOI: 10.1111/J.1748-5827.2005.TB00332.X

关键词: DeformitySternumSurgical repairMedicineSplint (medicine)Pectus excavatumSurgeryRespiratory impairment

摘要: Successful surgical repair of pectus excavatum deformities has so far only been reported in very young animals. This case report describes an alternative technique for repairing a cat. The cat had shown moderate deformity with slight respiratory impairment when and experienced clinical problems age. A sternum realignment involving pin associated external splint was used. safe efficient procedure the five-month-old

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