Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Concurrent gastro-oesophageal intussusception, trichobezoar and hiatal hernia in a cat.
- Journal:
- New Zealand veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Owen, M C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Institute of Veterinary
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A male Birman cat was having problems with vomiting and sometimes seemed uncomfortable in his belly. After some tests, the vet found that something was blocking his esophagus. Unfortunately, the cat's health got worse, and the owner decided to have him euthanized. A thorough examination after his passing showed that he had a rare condition where part of his stomach had slipped into his esophagus, along with a hairball that was stuck and a chronic issue with a hernia in his diaphragm. This case highlights how unusual these types of problems can be in cats.
Abstract
CASE HISTORY: An adult male Birman cat was evaluated for recurrent, intermittent vomiting or regurgitation, occasionally associated with abdominal discomfort. CLINICAL FINDINGS AND DIAGNOSIS: Radiographs, including an oesophogram, indicated an oesophageal obstruction. Prior to treatment, the cat's condition deteriorated and it was euthanised at the owner's request. Post-mortem examination revealed a gastro-oesophageal intussusception, a trichobezoar impacted into the intussusceptum, and a dilated oesophageal hiatus consistent with a chronic hiatal hernia. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Gastro-oesophageal intussusception is a rare condition in cats. Its aetiology in relation to a pre-existing hiatal hernia and a trichobezoar is discussed.
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