IMAGING DIAGNOSIS—GASTRIC PNEUMATOSIS IN A CAT |
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| Authors: | LINDA G LANG HILLARY H GREATTING KATHY A SPAULDING |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine 442 University Drive College Station, TX, 77845;2. Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine 442 University Drive College Station, TX 77845 |
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| Abstract: | Gastrointestinal foreign bodies were removed surgically from a 9‐year‐old Siamese cat. Two days later the cat became lethargic and started regurgitating. A degenerative leukocytosis and drop in packed cell volume were present. Gastric wall thickening with intramural gastric air was detected radiographically and sonographically. Gastric ulceration with a focal necrotic area was seen endoscopically. At surgery, the stomach wall was emphysematous. Clinical signs resolved following partial gastrectomy and medical management. Intramural gastric air with declining clinical course was a significant impetus to return to surgery. |
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| Keywords: | cat emphysematous gastritis gastric pneumatosis ultrasonography |
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