Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cecal inversion followed by ileocolic intussusception in a cat.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Bhandal, Jitender et al.
- Affiliation:
- Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital · Canada
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was brought to the vet because it had been having trouble pooping, was straining to go, and seemed unwell. An ultrasound showed that part of its intestine had telescoped into itself (called an ileocolic intussusception) and that the cecum (a part of the intestine) was turned inside out. During surgery, the vet was able to fix the telescoped intestine easily, but the inverted cecum was a bit harder to correct. The vet performed a procedure to remove the cecum and secure the bowel. The cat recovered well after the surgery.
Abstract
A cat was presented with a history of constipation, tenesmus, and malaise. Ultrasonography revealed an ileocolic intussusception and cecal inversion. Surgical findings included an easily reducible intussusception and an inverted cecum that was moderately difficult to reduce. A typhlectomy and bowel plication was performed. The cat had an uneventful recovery.
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