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Signs of intestinal blockage in cats - what to know
By Patsikas, M N et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2003·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasonographic findings of intestinal intussusception in seven cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of seven cats was diagnosed with intestinal intussusception, a condition where part of the intestine folds into itself, causing blockages. Vets used abdominal ultrasound to identify the problem, which showed a target-like mass in the intestines. In one case, there was also an intestinal tumor found alongside the intussusception. Treatment involved surgery to correct the issue, and the cats were monitored for recovery.
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Abstract
The medical records of seven cats with intestinal intussusception that were diagnosed by abdominal ultrasonography and exploratory laparotomy were reviewed. In transverse ultrasonographic sections the intussusception appeared as a target-like mass consisting of one, two or more hyperechoic and hypoechoic concentric rings surrounding a C-shaped, circular or non-specific shaped hyperechoic centre. Part of the intestine representing the inner intussusceptum, located close to the hyperechoic centre and surrounded by concentric rings, was also detected. In longitudinal sections the intussusception appeared as multiple hyperechoic and hypoechoic parallel lines in four cases and as an ovoid mass in three cases. In one case the ovoid mass had a 'kidney' configuration. Additional ultrasonographic findings associated with intestinal intussusception included an intestinal neoplasm in one cat. The results of the present study demonstrate that the ultrasonographic findings of intestinal intussusception in cats bear some similarities to those described in dogs and humans, are relatively consistent, and facilitate a specific diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14623203/