Pancreatic rupture in four cats with high-rise syndrome |
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Authors: | Liehmann Lea M Dörner Judith Hittmair Katharina M Schwendenwein Ilse Reifinger Martin Dupré Gilles |
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Affiliation: | Clinic for Surgery, Ophthalmology and Dentistry, Department of Companion Animals and Horses University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria. lea.liehmann@vetmeduni.ac.at |
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Abstract: | Pancreatic trauma and rupture are rare after feline high-rise syndrome; however, should it happen, pancreatic enzymes will leak into the abdominal cavity and may cause pancreatic autodigestion and fatty tissue saponification. If not diagnosed and treated, it can ultimately lead to multiorgan failure and death. In this case series, 700 records of high-rise syndrome cats that presented between April 2001 and May 2006 were analysed, and four cats with pancreatic rupture were identified. Clinical signs, diagnosis using ultrasonography and lipase activity in blood and abdominal effusion, and treatment modalities are reported. Three cats underwent surgical abdominal exploration, one cat was euthanased. Rupture of the left pancreatic limb was confirmed in all cases. Two of the operated cats survived to date. High-rise syndrome can lead to abdominal trauma, including pancreatic rupture. A prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment should be considered. |
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