Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat had stomach hole after removal of pH monitoring capsule
By Tolbert, M Katherine et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2015·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastric perforation following endoscopic removal of a Bravo pH capsule in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat was brought in for not eating and losing weight after having a pH monitoring device placed in its stomach. The vet found that the cat was uncomfortable, likely due to the device. When the vet removed the device, it accidentally caused a tear in the stomach lining, leading to a serious condition called gastric perforation. The cat needed surgery to fix the tear, and while it was a complicated situation, this case highlights the risks involved with removing such devices in cats.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for hyporexia and weight loss following endoscopic placement of an intragastric pH monitoring device. Physical examination of the cat was unremarkable, and its blood work was notable for a mild hypoalbuminemia. The cat's acute hyporexia and weight loss was attributed to discomfort associated with the intragastric pH monitoring device, as has been reported in humans. Endoscopic removal of the intragastric pH monitoring device resulted in gastric perforation. The cat underwent exploratory laparotomy for surgical resection and repair of the perforated area. To our knowledge, this is the first report of gastric perforation secondary to removal of a Bravo pH capsule. Caution may be advised when considering intragastric pH capsule removal in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25769622/