Enteroplication in cats with intussusception: a retrospective study (2001–2016)

Abstract

Objectives The aim of this study was to report complications, as well as short- and long-term clinical outcomes of cats suffering from surgically reduced intussusception with and without enteroplication. Methods Medical records of cats presented at our institution with intussusception between 2001 and 2016 were reviewed. The following data were retrieved: signalment; history; physical examination; diagnostic imaging, surgical and histological findings; and outcomes. Animals were grouped as with or without enteroplication. Duration of surgery, survival, complication and recurrence rates, duration of hospitalisation, and short- and long-term outcomes were compared. Results Cats with intussusception presented with unspecific type and duration of clinical signs. Male or male castrated cats and Maine Coons were over-represented in both groups. Enteroplication was performed in 48% (10/21) of the cats. Cats in the enteroplication group were significantly younger than those in the non-enteroplication group ( P = 0.023). Duration of surgery, time of hospitalisation, complication rate and outcomes did not differ between the two groups. Two complications in the short term and one complication in the long term were possibly associated with enteroplication. A recurrence of intussusception was seen in 2/17 cats approximately 12 months after initial surgery, both previously treated with enteroplication. Conclusions and relevance Although the number of cases was limited, our results suggest that enteroplication should be cautiously performed in cats with intussusception as it may be associated with major complications in the short and long term, and its efficacy remains unclear. Based on this study, the need for enteroplication in cats following a correction of intussusception could be questioned.

Diagnóstico ultrassonográfico de intussuscepção intestinal causada por tumor estromal gastrointestinal em canino: relato de caso

“…O diagnóstico definitivo é feito com base nos exames de imagem, como o US, RX simples e contrastado, endoscopia e colonoscopia (Haider, 2018). No RX simples, apesar de não permitir o diagnóstico é possível observar uma anormalidade na disposição das alças abdominais, além de dilatação intestinal, existência de oscilante quantidade de conteúdo líquido e gasoso em região cranial à obstrução, inclusive a observação da intussuscepção propriamente dita (Willard, 2010).…”

“…Essa afecção é mais observada em caninos e felinos domésticos, principalmente em animais jovens com menos de um ano de idade, no entanto a fisiopatologia desse distúrbio ainda não está completamente elucidada (Haider et al, 2018). O fator predisponente da intussuscepção geralmente é secundário a outras doenças ou presença de corpos estranhos, tendo em vista a não existência de uma tendência racial ou sexual para o desenvolvimento dessa patologia (Waterloo et al, 2021).…”

Ultrasonographic and radiographic features of a true gastrogastric intussusception with spontaneous resolution in a cat

“…Vomiting is seen less commonly with an inconsistent incidence reported in the literature (Burkitt et al., 2009 ; Patsikas et al., 2003 ). A higher frequency of intussusceptions is described in Maine Coons (Haider et al., 2019 ). A predisposing cause in this population of cats remains unknown (Haider et al., 2019 ; Verschoof et al., 2015 ).…”

“…A higher frequency of intussusceptions is described in Maine Coons (Haider et al., 2019 ). A predisposing cause in this population of cats remains unknown (Haider et al., 2019 ; Verschoof et al., 2015 ). Intussusceptions involving the stomach are rarely reported in cats and are primarily gastroesophageal intussusceptions in a few case reports (Martinez et al., 2001 ; Tayler et al., 2021 ).…”

“…2022;8:2251-2255 wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/vms3 2251 Patsikas et al, 2003). A higher frequency of intussusceptions is described in Maine Coons (Haider et al, 2019). A predisposing cause in this population of cats remains unknown (Haider et al, 2019;Verschoof et al, 2015).…”