Dissecting aneurysm of the carotid artery as a cause of respiratory distress in adult cattle

Chandler, K.J., Barrett, D.C., Thomson, H., McNeil, P.E. and Fitzpatrick, J.L. (2001) Dissecting aneurysm of the carotid artery as a cause of respiratory distress in adult cattle. Veterinary Record, 149(5), pp. 144-147. (doi: 10.1136/vr.149.5.144) (PMID:11517982)

Abstract

A two-and-a-half-year-old Friesian cow and a five-year-old Charolais cow developed severe respiratory distress and palpable swellings to the left of the larynx as a result of a dissecting aneurysm of the common carotid artery. Neither cow responded to medical treatment. The underlying pathogenesis of the condition was uncertain, but direct trauma to the carotid artery was a possible contributory factor. Aneurysms of the common carotid artery should be considered when swelling occurs in the region of the larynx or when respiratory distress is due to laryngeal compression.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Barrett, Mr David and Fitzpatrick, Prof Julie
• Authors: Chandler, K.J., Barrett, D.C., Thomson, H., McNeil, P.E., and Fitzpatrick, J.L.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
• Journal Name: Veterinary Record
• Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group
• ISSN: 0042-4900
• ISSN (Online): 2042-7670