Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Subclinical cecal impaction found in a 7-year-old dog
By Westgarth, Shannon et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2013·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subclinical cecal impaction in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old bichon frise was found to have a serious condition called cecal impaction, where the cecum (part of the intestine) was blocked. The dog didn't show obvious symptoms, but surgery was necessary to prevent a rupture and infection. After the surgery, the vet couldn't find a specific cause for the blockage, but they suspected the dog's intestines weren't moving properly. Thankfully, the surgery was successful, and the dog was treated before any severe complications developed.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old, bichon frise dog was incidentally diagnosed with cecal impaction. Typhlectomy was performed as cecal rupture and resultant septic peritonitis appeared to be imminent. Histopathological evaluation did not identify an underlying cause for impaction and cecal dysmotility was suspected. Subclinical cecal impaction has not previously been reported in dogs.
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