Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dogs and cats vomiting and not eating due to bile duct issues
By Morrison, Sean et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·Chesapeake Veterinary, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrospective study of 28 cases of cholecystoduodenostomy performed using endoscopic gastrointestinal anastomosis stapling equipment.
Plain-English summary
A group of 24 dogs and 4 cats was treated for vomiting and loss of appetite due to a blockage in their bile ducts. The pets underwent a surgical procedure called cholecystoduodenostomy, which helps relieve this blockage. Many of the animals had other health issues, such as pancreatitis or liver disease. After two weeks, 16 dogs and 2 cats were still alive, but some had to be euthanized due to serious conditions like cancer or infections. Overall, this surgery helped some pets recover from their symptoms, but not all made it.
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Abstract
Medical records were reviewed of 24 dogs and four cats that underwent cholecystoduodenostomy to relieve extrahepatic biliary obstruction. These procedures had been performed using a 30-mm endoscopic gastrointestinal anastomosis stapler. At presentation, most animals had clinical signs of vomiting and anorexia, and total bilirubin was elevated in both dogs (n=21) and cats (n=4). Pancreatitis (n=13), cholangiohepatitis (n=7), and neoplasia (n=6) were the most common underlying conditions. Sixteen dogs and two cats survived to their 2-week reevaluation. The most common cause of death was euthanasia (n=9) secondary to neoplasia (n=4), peritonitis (n=3), or respiratory arrest (n=2).
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18175794/