Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with severe belly gas from stomach hole treated by surgery
By Itoh, Teruo et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2005·Aoba Animal Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Tension pneumoperitoneum due to gastric perforation in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old spayed female cat developed serious breathing problems due to a buildup of gas in her abdomen, which lasted for about 6 hours. The veterinarian performed a procedure to remove 1.3 liters of gas, which helped her breathe better. However, the next day her abdomen swelled again, leading to surgery where a hole in her stomach was found and repaired. Fortunately, six months later, she was doing well and showed no signs of gastrointestinal issues.
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Abstract
A 14-year-old spayed female cat weighing 2.3 kg developed tension pneumoperitoneum that progressed for 6 hr. Abdominocentesis was performed and 1.3 L of gas was aspirated after which the cat's respiratory condition improved. The next day, the cat's abdomen redistended, and laparotomy was performed. A gastric perforation was noted and sutured after the margin was resection. The cat showed a good physical condition without any gastrointestinal signs at 6 months after surgery.
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