# Sternal Dislocation and Associated Lung Lobe Hernia in a Cat

## TL;DR

A cat with a rare sternal dislocation and lung hernia was successfully treated with surgery and video-assisted thoracoscopy.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel case of sternal dislocation and lung hernia managed using video-assisted thoracoscopy in a cat.

## Key findings

- Surgical stabilization was effective for severe sternal dislocation in a cat.
- A partial lung lobe hernia was successfully managed during the procedure.
- The cat recovered without postoperative complications.

## Abstract

Sternal luxation/dislocation is a rare condition and is most often the result of trauma. Medical and surgical management have been described, with scarce information regarding the best treatment option for these cases. A 1-year-old domestic shorthair cat was presented for severe sternal dislocation and a left humeral fracture. Given the displacement observed at the level of the sternum and pain associated, surgical stabilization was elected. A partial lung lobe hernia was identified during the open stabilization of the sternum. Management of the hernia and sternal luxation stabilization were performed with the aid of video-assisted thoracoscopy. The cat recovered uneventfully, and no postoperative complications were reported.