Therapy of Pyothorax in Cats via Small-Bore Thoracostomy Tube in Terms of Efficacy, Complications and Outcomes

Therapy of Pyothorax in Cats via Small-Bore Thoracostomy Tube in Terms of Efficacy, Complications and Outcomes

First-line therapy for cats with pyothorax consists of intravenous antibiotics, drainage of the septic pleural effusion and closed-chest lavage. Large-bore thoracostomy tubes are traditionally used for drainage, but case series indicate a comparable efficacy using small-bore tubes. In this retrospec...

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Main Authors: Evelyn Heier, Gabriel Wurtinger, Esther Hassdenteufel, Matthias Schneider
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
pyothorax
cat
thoracostomy tube
chest drain
small-bore
closed-chest lavage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/1/107

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