Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thread stuck in Persian cat's small intestine causing problems
By Maitha Al Muheiri et al.·Published in Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences·2023·Senior Undergraduate student, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, UAE University, IN·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Linear foreign body in the small intestine of a Persian cat-a case report
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Plain-English summary
A Persian cat was brought to the vet after showing signs of vomiting and not eating, which raised concerns about a possible blockage in the intestines. The cat had ingested thread that got stuck in its digestive tract, but initial X-rays didn’t show the typical signs of such a blockage. The vet performed surgery to explore the abdomen and found several pieces of thread in the small intestine, which were then removed. After the surgery, the cat recovered well and was able to eat normally again.
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Abstract
Foreign body in gastrointestinal tract is a common problem in small animal practice, especially in domestic cats. A case report of recurrent ingested thread as a linear foreign body with the thread held back by the tongue and stuck causing further complications is presented in this case report. Interestingly, the radiographic results did not indicate the paisley shaped gas pattern which is characteristic of a linear foreign body. The final diagnosis was made by exploratory laparotomy which confirmed the presence of several threads in the small intestine. Therefore, this complex case was diagnosed based on history, clinical signs and results of radiography and confirmed by exploratory laparotomy. This is the first ever published case report of successful clinical management of a linear foreign body in UAE according to the authors’ knowledge.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.1.279-282