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    J Feline Med Surg. 2005 Apr;7(2):121-4.

    Endoscopic removal of nasal polyps in a cat using a novel surgical approach.

    Esterline ML, Radlinsky MG, Schermerhorn T.

    Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, 66506-5606, USA.

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    A novel endoscopic approach for the removal of nasal polyps from a cat with upper respiratory obstruction is described. The cat's small oral cavity prevented polyp removal via traditional nasopharyngoscopy and the owner declined rhinotomy because of concerns about postoperative morbidity. Access to the nasopharynx was achieved by introducing an endoscope via gastrotomy and passing the instrument orad through the esophagus into the nasopharynx. Compared with traditional endoscopic approaches, this approach provided superior exposure of the nasopharynx and facilitated use of a larger scope and instruments than would have been possible using retroflexed nasopharyngoscopy. Multiple polyps were readily removed using this approach. The procedure was well tolerated, with minimal surgical morbidity.

    PMID: 15771948 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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