Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feeding cats with esophagostomy tubes for nutrition and risks
By Levine, P B et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1997·Northlake Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Esophagostomy tubes as a method of nutritional management in cats: a retrospective study.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 60 cats with various health issues, primarily liver disease, were given esophagostomy tubes to help them eat when they couldn't do so normally. While there were some minor complications from the tube placement and management, such as vomiting or swelling, most cats did well overall. The tubes were in place for about 23 days, and most of the cats either maintained or gained weight during this time. This method proved effective for providing nutrition to cats who needed extra help.
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Abstract
The use of esophagostomy tubes in 60 feline patients was evaluated retrospectively. Indications for tube placement, complications associated with placement and management, duration of treatment, and change in patient body weight were evaluated. Hepatic disease was the most common indication for tube placement. A minor complication associated with the surgical technique for tube placement was observed in three cases. Inflammation or infection of the tube site, swelling of the head, or vomition of the tube were observed complications during management in 19 cases. Vomiting occurred and was a complicating factor in nine cases. The average duration of tube placement was 23 days, and most patients maintained or gained weight while being fed through their esophagostomy tubes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9278115/