Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cats with pancreatitis bile duct blockage treated by stenting
By Mayhew, P D & Weisse, C W·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2008·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of pancreatitis-associated extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction by choledochal stenting in seven cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Seven cats with pancreatitis were treated for a blockage in their bile duct, which can happen when the pancreas is inflamed. They underwent a procedure where a small tube was placed to help keep the bile duct open. While five of the cats were able to go home after treatment, two experienced complications, and unfortunately, two cats died during or shortly after the surgery. Of the surviving cats, three passed away later, but two are still doing well. This treatment can be an option for cats with this specific condition, but it may come with more risks compared to similar treatments in dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To report the clinicopathological findings and outcome in cats with pancreatitis-associated extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction (EHBO) treated by choledochal tube stenting. METHODS: Medical records of cats with EHBO secondary to pancreatitis that underwent choledochal stenting were reviewed. Information on outcome was obtained by re-examination of the cat or by telephone interview with the owners. RESULTS: All cats had pancreatitis confirmed by histopathological examination of biopsy samples (n=6) or suspected based on gross examination at surgery (n=1). In six cats, a section of 3.5 to five French gauge red rubber catheter and in one cat a section of 22 G intravenous catheter were used as a choledochal stent. Two cats developed re-obstruction of the biliary tract within a week of the original surgery. One cat had confirmed episodes of ascending cholangitis postoperatively. Two cats had chronic intermittent vomiting in the postoperative period. Two cats died during the perioperative period. Five cats survived to discharge, three of which died seven to 24 months postoperatively and two of which remain alive to date. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Choledochal stenting is an alternative to biliary diversion for management of feline pancreatitis-associated EHBO in select cases. However, there may be greater morbidity with this technique in cats compared with dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17850273/