Piotórax Unilateral Izquierdo Por Traumatismo En Felino Macho De 5 Meses.

Abstract

Pyothorax or pleural empyema is characterized by an accumulation of purulent exudate within the pleural space, a content that is generally caused by a bacterial infection in the thoracic cavity, the pus is present in both hemithoraxes, although there have been reports of patients where only one side is affected. At the Perros & Gatos Veterinary Clinic in the city of Cúcuta, Colombia, on April 7, 2025, Fortaleza, a feline, male, Creole, approximately 5 months old, was admitted to the emergency room, a patient who was rescued from the streets. The clinical examination showed a heart rate of 140 BPM, respiratory rate 50 RPM, temperature of 33 ° C, non-reactive lymph nodes, pale mucous membranes and stuporous mood. Laboratory tests were performed such as a complete blood count, blood chemistries (Alanine Amino Acid SGPT / ALT, Creatinine and Albumin), culture and antibiogram, chest ultrasound, chest and abdominal x-rays, results that confirm the abnormal accumulation of fluid between the thin layers of tissue that cover the lung and the wall of the thoracic cavity unilaterally, subsequently a diagnostic, therapeutic and in-hospital management plan is established at the request of the tutor.