Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endoscopic polypectomy using endocautery in three dogs and one cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Foy, Daniel S & Bach, Jonathan F
- Affiliation:
- Department of Medical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
In this study, veterinarians looked at the medical records of three dogs and one cat that had polyps, which are growths that can occur in the stomach or intestines. Two of the animals had blood in their stool and had a procedure called colonoscopic polypectomy to remove the polyps, and both were doing well 6 and 22 months later. One dog had chronic vomiting and had a similar procedure to remove a polyp from its stomach, and it was also healthy 21 months after the treatment. The last animal had a polyp found by chance and had it removed without any problems. Overall, the results suggest that using endoscopic polypectomy (a less invasive way to remove polyps) can be a good option for pets with these types of growths.
Abstract
Endoscopic polypectomy has long been employed in humans with either gastric or colonic polyps. Despite the frequency of use in humans, reports in veterinary medicine remain scarce. The medical records of three dogs and one cat were reviewed. Two animals that were presented with hematochezia underwent colonoscopic polypectomy and were clinically normal 22 months and 6 months postpolypectomy. One animal that was presented with chronic vomiting underwent gastric polypectomy and was clinically normal 21 months postpolypectomy. One animal with an incidentally discovered gastric polyp underwent polypectomy without complication. Endoscopic polypectomy may be a viable alternative to surgery in veterinary patients with gastric or colonic polyps.
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