Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastrointestinal perforation after endoscopy in pets
By Irom, Sara et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2014·and Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (R.S., United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastrointestinal perforation associated with endoscopy in cats and dogs.
Plain-English summary
A cat and a dog both experienced serious complications after undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy, which is a procedure used to look inside the digestive tract. In this study, it was found that gastrointestinal perforation, or a tear in the intestines, occurred in a small percentage of pets who had the procedure—1.6% in cats and 0.1% in dogs. While it can be hard to predict which pets might be at risk, factors like certain intestinal diseases in cats and existing ulcers in both species could increase the chances. Despite these risks, gastrointestinal endoscopy remains a safe option for diagnosing digestive issues in pets.
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Abstract
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic tool for cats and dogs with signs of gastrointestinal disease. This retrospective study examined the case records of six cats and one dog diagnosed with perforation secondary to gastrointestinal endoscopy. Gastrointestinal perforation occurred in 1.6% of cats and 0.1% of dogs that underwent endoscopy during the 17 yr study period (from 1993 to 2010). It can be difficult to predict what animals are at risk for gastrointestinal perforation but possible risk factors suggested by this study include small intestinal infiltrative disease in cats and preexisting gastrointestinal ulceration in both cats and dogs. Overall, gastrointestinal endoscopy is associated with a low rate of gastrointestinal perforation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25028434/