Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Internal hemipelvectomy relieves constipation in 3 cats with pelvic
By DeGroot, Whitney et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Internal hemipelvectomy for treatment of obstipation secondary to pelvic malunion in 3 cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
Three cats suffering from severe constipation due to pelvic canal narrowing after pelvic fractures were treated with a surgical procedure called internal hemipelvectomy. This surgery aimed to relieve their obstipation (severe constipation) caused by the narrowing of their pelvic canal. After the surgery, all three cats showed good recovery in terms of limb function, but two of them continued to need medication for recurring constipation. While the surgery helped with limb movement, more research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness in resolving constipation issues.
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Abstract
Pelvic fractures are a common injury in cats, and both surgical and conservative management approaches have been described. One of the major complications of pelvic fractures managed conservatively is narrowing of the pelvic canal. Severe pelvic canal narrowing can result in constipation and subsequent megacolon. The purpose of this case series is to describe the long-term outcome for 3 cats with obstipation treated with internal hemipelvectomy because of megacolon secondary to pelvic canal narrowing after conservative management. All cats had a good functional outcome of the affected limb. Two cats required ongoing medical management for recurrent constipation. Overall, internal hemipelvectomy offers good long-term limb function; however, its success in relieving clinical signs of constipation requires additional research.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27587887/