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Gastrostomy devices for long-term feeding in dogs and cats - what to
By Campbell, Scott J et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Complications and outcomes of one-step low-profile gastrostomy devices for long-term enteral feeding in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs and cats were fitted with a special feeding device to help them eat when they couldn't do so normally due to various health issues. Most pets tolerated the device well, but some experienced minor problems like swelling, discomfort, or leaking. Serious complications were rare, and pets could live for several months to over two years after getting the device. Overall, the feeding devices helped many pets manage their conditions and improve their quality of life.
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Abstract
Sixteen dogs and cats with a variety of primary diseases were retrospectively evaluated following endoscopic placement of a one-step low-profile gastrostomy device. Overall, the devices were well tolerated, with most complications being minor in nature. Complications included bloody or purulent peristomal discharge, peristomal swelling, peristomal inflammation, discomfort associated with the device, leaking through the device, chewing at the device, premature removal of the device, peritonitis, and aspiration pneumonia. Dogs survived for up to 2241 days, and cats survived for up to 593 days after initial device placement. The median survival time after device insertion for dogs was 89 days, and for cats it was 87 days.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16611931/