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268 14 Feline Pulmonary Disease

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Figure 14.22 Left lateral (a) and VD (b) images of the thorax of a cat presented for episodes of wheezing and respiratory distress. A
prominent bronchial pattern is noted, with thickened, prominent bronchial walls. The right middle lung lobe is collapsed, creating a
lobar sign on both images (arrows).

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Figure 14.23 Lateral (a) and VD (b) images of a cat with marked overinflation of the lungs. On the lateral view, the lungs extend to
L2. The diaphragm is flattened, and there is a large gap between the diaphragm and heart. On the VD view, the diaphragm is tented,
forming small symmetric projections (arrows).