Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intestinal intussusception in dogs and cats diagnosis and treatment
By Patsikas, Michail N et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2019·Companion Animal Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Current Views in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Intestinal Intussusception.
Plain-English summary
A young dog or cat with a swollen belly and vomiting may be suffering from a serious condition called intestinal intussusception, where part of the intestine telescopes into itself. This condition is diagnosed using ultrasound, which helps vets see the problem and determine if it can be fixed without surgery. If surgery is needed, the affected part of the intestine is either manually reduced or removed. While most pets recover well after surgery, some may experience recurrence, and additional procedures may be needed to prevent this. Overall, the outlook is good for pets with uncomplicated cases.
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Abstract
Intestinal intussusceptions most often occur in young dogs and cats. Common locations for intestinal intussusceptions include enterocolic, eneteroenteric or colocolic. Ultrasonography is highly reliable for diagnosing of intussusception and for prediction of its reducibility. Abdominal structures that may mimic intussuception can be seen ultrasonographically. Intussusceptions is a surgical emergency. Immediate stabilization of the animal followed by manual reduction or intestinal excision of the affected intestine through midline celiotomy are required. Recurrence is a common postsurgical complication. Enteroplication may be considered for recurrence prevention but is not without complications. Prognosis is good in uncomplicated cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31837757/