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Bronchoscopy -- how safe?

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Paula Sims - 28 Dec 2005 18:50 GMT
Hello all,
We've scheduled a procedure for our cat to see about the details of her
chronic cough. We have a choice of either a bronchoscopy or a wash.
Hubby is concerned about the safety of the bronchoscopy but I think it's
the right thing to do.

Our cat is 10 years old and except for a chronic cough which we're not
too sure is asthma, Gypsy is fine. She's had a heart echo and blood work
and all is fine.

So our question is how safe is a bronchoscopy for cats? Should we do
that or the wash?

Thanks so much

Paula
Phil P. - 02 Jan 2006 16:14 GMT
> Hello all,
> We've scheduled a procedure for our cat to see about the details of her
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> Paula

If the vet will be using a modern flexible fiberoptic endoscope, I'd opt for
the bronchoscopy because it would yield more information than a
trans-tracheal wash.  If the vet will be using an old ridged scope, either
go with the wash or find a vet who uses a fiberoptic scope.

Btw, has your cat had chest x-rays and has she been tested for heartworm
disease?

Best of luck,

Phil

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