Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat develops air under skin and abdomen after feeding tube placement
By Mason, N J & Michel, K E·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2000·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumoperitoneum, and pneumoretroperitoneum after gastrostomy tube placement in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 17-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat developed swelling under her skin and air in her abdomen after having a feeding tube placed. During the procedure, there was a concern that her stomach might have ruptured, so the vet performed surgery to check for damage. They found a small defect but no major issues, and bacteria were identified in her abdomen. Fortunately, the cat recovered well without any complications after the surgery.
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Abstract
A 17-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat developed subcutaneous emphysema, pneumoperitoneum, and pneumoretroperitoneum during endoscopic placement of a gastrostomy feeding tube after gastric insufflation and cannula insertion. The cat underwent exploratory laparotomy to investigate the possibility of gastric rupture but only a 2- to 3-mm defect was found in the gastric fundus at the site of cannula insertion. Pasteurella multocida and Enterobacter spp were cultured aerobically from the peritoneal cavity. The cat recovered without complications.
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