In this case series we describe the diagnosis and surgical treatment of five cats affected by clinical cauda equina syndrome as a result of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis. Radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging findings confirmed the suspected diagnosis of disc-associated lumbosacral disease. Cauda equina decompression was achieved by dorsal laminectomy followed by dorsal annulectomy an...

Cauda equina syndrome is the result of any lesion that compresses or paralyzes cauda equina roots which are both motor and sensory. It is an uncommon syndrome, which features low back pain, sciatica, variable lower extremity motor and sensory loss with possible bladder and bowel dysfunction. It is an emergency situation as it may cause significant morbidity such as permanent paralysis, impaired...