Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with constipation and cecal inversion treated by surgery
By Bhandal, Jitender et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2008·Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cecal inversion followed by ileocolic intussusception in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with constipation, straining to defecate, and general lethargy was brought to the vet. An ultrasound showed a serious condition where part of the intestine had telescoped into itself (ileocolic intussusception) and the cecum was inverted. The vet performed surgery to fix these issues, which included removing the affected part of the intestine and securing the bowel. Thankfully, the cat recovered well after the surgery and is doing fine now.
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Abstract
A cat was presented with a history of constipation, tenesmus, and malaise. Ultrasonography revealed an ileocolic intussusception and cecal inversion. Surgical findings included an easily reducible intussusception and an inverted cecum that was moderately difficult to reduce. A typhlectomy and bowel plication was performed. The cat had an uneventful recovery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18512459/