Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with pelvic canal narrowing and constipation treated by triple
By Ferguson, J F·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1996·Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Triple pelvic osteotomy for the treatment of pelvic canal stenosis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A mature female domestic shorthaired cat was brought in for severe constipation caused by a narrowing of her pelvic canal from a previous fracture that had healed incorrectly. To fix this, the veterinarian performed a triple pelvic osteotomy, which involved repositioning part of her pelvis to widen the canal. After the surgery, the cat developed a mild skin irritation on her hind paw, but it healed on its own without any treatment. Overall, the cat recovered well and did not experience any further issues with constipation.
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Abstract
A mature female domestic shorthaired cat with obstipation as a result of pelvic canal narrowing due to a pelvic fracture malunion was treated by triple pelvic osteotomy to widen the canal. The right hemipelvis was moved laterally and a modified bone plate was applied to the right ilium. A mild lick dermatitis occurred over the dorsum of the hind paw seven days postoperatively but resolved without treatment. The cat made an uneventful recovery without recurrence of the obstipation.
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