Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tension pneumoperitoneum due to gastric perforation in a cat.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Itoh, Teruo et al.
- Affiliation:
- Aoba Animal Hospital · Japan
- Species:
- cat
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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