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Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage

Cilt: 19 Sayı: 3 15 Eylül 2026
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Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage

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Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a disorder associated with anatomical abnormalities of the upper airway and is commonly observed in brachycephalic dog breeds. Although it is well documented in dogs, the prevalence of BOAS in cats and the available data regarding surgical treatment approaches remain limited. This case report describes the surgical management of BOAS caused by stenotic nares in a British breed cat using bilateral wedge resection of the dorsolateral nasal cartilage. The patient was presented to the clinic with complaints of respiratory distress and open-mouth breathing during sleep. According to the history, the condition had been present for an extended period. Clinical examination revealed severe stenosis of the nostrils. Radiographic and computed tomographic evaluations confirmed marked narrowing of the nasal openings. Preoperative complete blood count and biochemical analyses revealed no evidence of systemic pathology. During surgery, bilateral wedge resection of the dorsolateral nasal cartilage was performed to allow abduction of the nasal alae and to reduce resistance to inspiratory airflow. No postoperative complications were observed, and the cat demonstrated marked clinical improvement. In conclusion, bilateral wedge resection of the dorsolateral nasal cartilage appears to be an effective and safe technique for the correction of stenotic nares in cats. Appropriate patient selection and careful surgical planning are essential to achieve rapid and sustained improvement in respiratory function.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Veteriner Cerrahi

Bölüm

Olgu Sunumu

Yayımlanma Tarihi

15 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Mart 2026

Kabul Tarihi

1 Temmuz 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 19 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Sarıtaş, Z. K., & Yılmaz, M. (2026). Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 19(3), 424-431. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1904337
AMA
1.Sarıtaş ZK, Yılmaz M. Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 2026;19(3):424-431. doi:10.30607/kvj.1904337
Chicago
Sarıtaş, Zülfükar Kadir, ve Musa Yılmaz. 2026. “Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 (3): 424-31. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1904337.
EndNote
Sarıtaş ZK, Yılmaz M (01 Eylül 2026) Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 3 424–431.
IEEE
[1]Z. K. Sarıtaş ve M. Yılmaz, “Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage”, Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, c. 19, sy 3, ss. 424–431, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.30607/kvj.1904337.
ISNAD
Sarıtaş, Zülfükar Kadir - Yılmaz, Musa. “Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 424-431. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1904337.
JAMA
1.Sarıtaş ZK, Yılmaz M. Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 2026;19:424–431.
MLA
Sarıtaş, Zülfükar Kadir, ve Musa Yılmaz. “Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, c. 19, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 424-31, doi:10.30607/kvj.1904337.
Vancouver
1.Zülfükar Kadir Sarıtaş, Musa Yılmaz. Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in a British Breed Cat Using Bilateral Wedge Resection of the Dorsolateral Nasal Cartilage. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 01 Eylül 2026;19(3):424-31. doi:10.30607/kvj.1904337