Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastrointestinal perforation associated with endoscopy in cats and dogs.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Irom, Sara et al.
- Affiliation:
- and Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (R.S. · United States
Plain-English summary
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a procedure used to look inside the stomach and intestines of cats and dogs that may have digestive problems. A study looked at the records of six cats and one dog that developed a tear in their intestines after having this procedure. The research found that gastrointestinal perforation happened in about 1.6% of cats and 0.1% of dogs who had endoscopy over a 17-year period. While it's hard to know which pets might be at higher risk, factors like certain intestinal diseases in cats and existing ulcers in both cats and dogs could increase the chances. Overall, the study suggests that gastrointestinal endoscopy has a low risk of causing these serious issues.
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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