Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat pancreatitis treated successfully with feeding tube placed
By Jennings, M et al.Ā·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital AssociationĀ·2001Ā·Department of Clinical Sciences, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of feline pancreatitis using an endoscopically placed gastrojejunostomy tube.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with pancreatitis was diagnosed after a vet used ultrasound and other tests to check for inflammation. To help the cat recover, the vet placed a special feeding tube that goes directly into the intestine, allowing the cat to receive nutrition without stressing its digestive system. This method is easier and safer than other surgical options and helps keep the gut healthy. Thanks to this treatment, the cat was able to get the nutrition it needed and improve its condition.
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Abstract
A cat with pancreatitis, diagnosed using abdominal ultrasonography, fine-needle aspirate cytopathology, and increased concentration of serum trypsin-like immunoreactive substance, was treated successfully using jejunal alimentation provided through a percutaneous gastrojejunostomy tube. This method of jejunal feeding is less technically difficult, less stressful for the patient, and has fewer complications than surgically placed jejunostomy tubes. Nutritional support with jejunal feeding is superior to total parenteral nutrition, as it maintains gut integrity, decreases septic complications, and may reduce exogenous insulin requirements. The methods of tube insertion and maintenance, and the physiological advantages over other feeding methods are described.
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