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March 3, 2026Journal of Small Animal Practice0 citationsOpen Access

Complications and outcomes of temporary tracheostomy in 24 cats

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KEK. ElmenhorstEVE. J. A. VilledieuMCM. Cantatore

Key Points

  • Complications were observed in 54% of cats undergoing temporary tracheostomy, indicating a significant risk.
  • Successful management was achieved in 87% of cats, demonstrating effective intervention despite complications.
  • The observational analysis focused on temporary tracheostomy cases across multiple veterinary settings, covering various underlying conditions.
  • Findings highlight the importance of addressing the underlying disease process to mitigate mortality risks associated with tracheostomy.

Abstract

Complications following temporary tracheostomy in cats were common (54%). However, successful management was possible in most cats (87%) with mortality mainly related to the underlying disease process rather than the tracheostomy tube itself.

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Elmenhorst et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75ad3c6e9836116a212a5https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70093
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