Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Internal hemipelvectomy for treatment of obstipation secondary to pelvic malunion in 3 cats.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- DeGroot, Whitney et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · Canada
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
In this study, three cats with severe constipation caused by a narrowing of the pelvic canal (the passage in the pelvis) due to previous pelvic fractures were treated with a surgical procedure called internal hemipelvectomy. This surgery helped improve the function of their affected limbs, which was a positive outcome. However, two of the cats still needed ongoing medication to manage their constipation. While the surgery was effective for limb function, more research is needed to determine how well it helps with constipation symptoms in the long run.
Abstract
Pelvic fractures are a common injury in cats, and both surgical and conservative management approaches have been described. One of the major complications of pelvic fractures managed conservatively is narrowing of the pelvic canal. Severe pelvic canal narrowing can result in constipation and subsequent megacolon. The purpose of this case series is to describe the long-term outcome for 3 cats with obstipation treated with internal hemipelvectomy because of megacolon secondary to pelvic canal narrowing after conservative management. All cats had a good functional outcome of the affected limb. Two cats required ongoing medical management for recurrent constipation. Overall, internal hemipelvectomy offers good long-term limb function; however, its success in relieving clinical signs of constipation requires additional research.
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