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April 17, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Case Report: Two adjacent ventral slots for treatment of multiple compressive cervical intervertebral disc protrusions in a British Shorthair cat

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LCLisa CastellanoCarolina Veterinary SpecialistsMMMichał MólWillows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service

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Overview

Case report reveals successful double ventral slot surgery for multilevel cervical disc disease in a cat, suggesting effective intervention.

Key Points

  • To describe the surgical management of multiple compressive cervical intervertebral disc protrusions in a British Shorthair cat.
  • Performed cervical magnetic resonance imaging to assess spinal cord compression.
  • Executed double ventral slot surgery at C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels.
  • Monitored neurological status and recovery after surgery over 12 months.
  • Initial neurological deterioration followed surgery was noted.
  • Cat regained full ambulation 10 days postoperatively.
  • Mild left pelvic limb monoparesis observed at 12-month follow-up.

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Castellano et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1cd6f5cdc762e9d856e87https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2026.1779092
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