Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Inguinal swelling after trauma in cats and how it's
By Charlesworth, T M & Moores, A L·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2012·Eastcott Veterinary Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Post-trauma inguinal seroma formation in the cat.
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Plain-English summary
A group of seven cats developed large swellings in their lower abdomen after being in road accidents. These swellings, known as seromas, were likely caused by injuries to the soft tissues or lymphatic system in that area. Most of the cats recovered completely with strict rest or by having a small drain placed to help remove the fluid. One cat had a recurrence of the swelling but fully recovered after a surgical procedure to help support the area.
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Abstract
Seven cats presented with large caudoventral abdominal or inguinal swellings following road traffic accidents. No case had evidence of disruption to the body wall or inguinal ring and the inguinal swellings may have been the result of either shear or compressive injury to soft tissues of the inguinum or disruption of the regional lymphatics. Six cases resolved completely following strict rest or simple Penrose drain placement with no recurrence reported. Recurrence of seroma was seen in one case but which then fully resolved following omentalisation of the inguinum.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22390339/