Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pancreatic rupture in cats after falling from height
By Liehmann, Lea M et al.Ā·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgeryĀ·2012Ā·Clinic for SurgeryĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Pancreatic rupture in four cats with high-rise syndrome.
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Plain-English summary
Four cats with high-rise syndrome, which occurs when they fall from a height, were found to have ruptured pancreases. This condition can cause serious issues, including leaking digestive enzymes into the abdomen, potentially leading to severe complications. In this case, three of the cats had surgery to repair the damage, and two of them survived. Unfortunately, one cat had to be euthanized due to the severity of its injuries. If your cat has fallen from a height, it's important to watch for signs of abdominal pain or distress and seek veterinary care immediately.
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Abstract
Pancreatic trauma and rupture are rare after feline high-rise syndrome; however, should it happen, pancreatic enzymes will leak into the abdominal cavity and may cause pancreatic autodigestion and fatty tissue saponification. If not diagnosed and treated, it can ultimately lead to multiorgan failure and death. In this case series, 700 records of high-rise syndrome cats that presented between April 2001 and May 2006 were analysed, and four cats with pancreatic rupture were identified. Clinical signs, diagnosis using ultrasonography and lipase activity in blood and abdominal effusion, and treatment modalities are reported. Three cats underwent surgical abdominal exploration, one cat was euthanased. Rupture of the left pancreatic limb was confirmed in all cases. Two of the operated cats survived to date. High-rise syndrome can lead to abdominal trauma, including pancreatic rupture. A prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment should be considered.
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