Unilateral complete obstruction of the primary bronchus in two juvenile macaws (Ara spp.)

Two juvenile macaws presented independently with clinical signs associated with abnormal respiratory that included coughing, wheezing, increased respiratory effort and rate. Whole body radiographic images were obtained from one patient, and were considered normal. Computed tomography (CT) identified unilateral complete primary bronchial obstruction in both cases. Tracheoscopy was performed in both cases and identified a partial obstruction of the syrinx in one case. Biopsy samples collected during tracheoscopy procedures were submitted for microbial culture.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research