Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery success for spontaneous stomach holes in three cats
By Cariou, Matthieu P L et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2010·Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful surgical management of spontaneous gastric perforations in three cats.
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Plain-English summary
Three cats were brought to the vet with serious stomach issues, specifically gastric perforations, which can be life-threatening. All three had been given anti-inflammatory medications before their symptoms appeared. The veterinarians performed surgery to fix the perforations, and the cats were closely monitored afterward. Thankfully, all three cats recovered well after their surgeries and were able to go home.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: In the veterinary literature, feline gastroduodenal ulcer disease has been described only in individual case reports or retrospective studies reporting small numbers of cats. Although its canine counterpart is commonly encountered, less is known about factors predisposing cats to gastroduodenal ulceration and potentially perforation. Similarly the outcome following treatment is not well reported in this species. REPORTED RISK FACTORS: In dogs, hepatic disease and administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been reported as the two most common causes of gastroduodenal ulceration. In cats, only one clinical report so far has implicated an NSAID as a risk factor for spontaneous gastroduodenal perforation. FINDINGS AND PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: This report describes the historical and physical findings, as well as the treatment and outcome, in three cats with spontaneous gastric perforation that were receiving anti-inflammatory medication immediately prior to presentation. It highlights the importance of thorough patient evaluation in any cat presenting with non-specific clinical signs and a history of anti-inflammatory drug administration.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20123485/