Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Medical treatment for pseudomembranous cystitis in cats with urinary
By Vila, A et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2018·Hospital Clí, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful medical management of pseudomembranous cystitis in three cats with lower urinary tract obstruction.
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Plain-English summary
Three cats with lower urinary tract obstruction were diagnosed with a rare condition called pseudomembranous cystitis, which involves severe bladder wall thickening. This condition can be linked to serious urinary tract infections and was identified using ultrasound. All three cats were treated successfully with medications, including antibiotics and supportive care tailored to their needs. They showed improvement and recovered well with this medical management approach.
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Abstract
CASE REPORT: The present case series describes the clinical course and outcome of three cats diagnosed with pseudomembranous cystitis. This is an uncommon presentation of lower urinary tract obstruction but can be easily be identified by ultrasonography, revealing severe bladder wall thickening and thin hyperechoic luminal strips. The condition can be secondary to severe bacterial urinary tract infection. All cats were successfully treated with medical management only, mainly based on antimicrobials and individualised supportive therapy. CONCLUSION: Further evaluation of this condition is necessary in order to determine potential underlying aetiologies, pathophysiological mechanisms and the most appropriate standardised treatment.
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