Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery results for perineal hernia in 36 cats
By Hubers, M W L et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2022·Surgery department Medisch Centrum voor Dieren, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcome of surgical treatment of perineal hernia in cats: 36 cases (2013-2019).
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male neutered cat was treated for a perineal hernia, which can cause difficulty with bowel movements (tenesmus). The cat underwent surgery to repair the hernia, and while there was a low complication rate, one cat did experience a serious issue that required additional surgery. After follow-up, most cats showed good recovery, with 74% having positive long-term outcomes. However, some cats faced ongoing problems, with a few needing further surgery or being euthanized due to complications. Overall, surgical treatment can be effective for this condition in cats.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To report the clinical presentation, complications, and long-term outcomes of cats treated for perineal hernia with modified internal obturator muscle transposition. METHODS: The medical records of cats surgically treated for perineal hernia between 2013 and 2019 were reviewed and an owner questionnaire was conducted to determine long-term outcome. RESULTS: Thirty-six cats were included in the study: 34 had bilateral and two unilateral hernias. Of these 36, 24 (67%) were male neutered with a median age of 10 (range: 1 to 18) years. The complication rate was low, however, one cat experienced a major postoperative complication: rectal prolapse requiring revision surgery 48 hours postsurgery. Short-term outcomes were available for 32 of 36 (89%) cats. Of the 32, 23 were examined 6 weeks postoperatively, and a telephonic consultation was performed for an additional nine of 32. Of the 23 cats examined directly, none had recurrence. Overall 12 of 32 experienced short-term postoperative tenesmus which resolved in nine of 12 (75%). Long-term outcomes were available for 31 of 36 cats (86%), with a median of 18.5 (6 to 89) months follow-up. A good outcome was achieved in 23 of 31 (74%) whereas three of 31 (10%) had fair outcomes and five of 31 (16%) had a poor outcome. Of the five cats with a poor outcome, two required subtotal colectomy to manage clinical signs related to megacolon, two were euthanised following a return of clinical signs, and one developed unilateral recurrence. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Perineal hernia should be considered in cats presenting with tenesmus or recurrent obstipation. Surgical treatment of perineal hernias in cats can result in good owner-assessed long-term outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35840129/