Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with infected mouth and diabetic complications after bad dental
By Reiter, Alexander M et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2004·Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Local and systemic complications in a cat after poorly performed dental extractions.
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Plain-English summary
A cat developed infected gums and other health issues after having dental extractions that weren't done properly. Ten days after the first procedure, the cat had to return to the vet to have 22 leftover tooth roots removed. During recovery, the cat faced serious complications, including diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a dangerous condition related to diabetes. After 13 days in the hospital, the cat was stable enough to go home and showed gradual improvement over the following months, but unfortunately, it later passed away due to complications from diabetes 20 months later.
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Abstract
This case report describes a cat that was presented with infected oral tissues and signs of systemic inflammatory response. Incomplete dental extractions had been performed 10-days earlier During a second dental procedure, 22 tooth root remnants were removed. Diabetic ketoacidosis and possible thromboembolism complicated the cat's recovery period After 13-days of hospitalization, the patient was stable enough to be sent home. Postoperative examinations at 1, 3, 6, 12, 16, 24, and 52-weeks indicated continued improvement with moderate glycemic control and chronic but stable renal failure. The patient died from further complications of diabetic ketoacidosis 20-months following root remnant extractions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15765945/