Ischemic neuromyopathy and paraplegia in cats are commonly associated with aortic thromboembolism.
Occlusion of the abdominal aorta by a foreign body may also result in ischemic neuromyopathy and paraplegia; however, the prognosis for cats with paraplegia secondary to an aortic foreign body may be better than that for cats with paraplegia secondary to aortic thromboembolism.
Collateral circulation may develop as a result of aortic occlusion by a foreign body. Progression of the collateral circulation may allow for clinical improvement without surgical intervention.
