Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat loses toe tissue and gets infection after artery catheter use
By Bowlt, Kelly L et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2013·1Animal Health Trust, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ischaemic distal limb necrosis and Klebsiella pneumoniae infection associated with arterial catheterisation in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat developed serious problems in its back leg after having an arterial catheter placed for surgery. Following the procedure, the cat experienced blood clots and an infection that caused tissue death in the foot. Unfortunately, the damage was so severe that the leg had to be amputated. This case highlights a rare but serious complication that can occur with arterial catheter use in cats.
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Abstract
This case report describes dorsal pedal arterial thrombosis and infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae subsequent to arterial catheter placement in a cat. The complication led to avascular necrosis of the metatarsal and pedal soft tissue. The catheter was placed for blood pressure monitoring during surgery for correction of a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia. The exact mechanism of thrombosis was unclear. Amputation of the limb was required and the histopathological findings are presented. This is the first report of such a complication.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23783430/