Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical correction of colonic duplication in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Kramer, Alon et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Surgery · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male Manx cat was brought to the vet because he had stopped eating, was having trouble pooping, and was straining to defecate. Imaging tests showed a fluid-filled mass near his colon. After three surgeries over a few years, the vets were finally able to remove the mass completely. The examination of the mass showed that it was a duplicate section of the colon, which is an unusual condition. After the surgery, the cat's symptoms improved, indicating that the treatment was successful.
Abstract
A 2-year-old, castrated male Manx cat was presented for anorexia, obstipation, and straining to defecate. Imaging tests revealed a cystic mass associated with the descending colon. Three surgical explorations over several years were performed before complete resection of the cystic mass was achieved. Histopathology of the mass revealed normal colonic structures consistent with colonic duplication. Complete resection of a noncommunicating duplicate colon may allow successful treatment of this condition and resolution of associated clinical signs.
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