Abstract |
Nine cats that had surgical treatment for obstructive cholelithiasis were reviewed to evaluate clinical signs, diagnostic test results, and outcome after surgery. Common clinical signs included progressive vomiting (9/9), dehydration (9/9), anorexia (6/9), icterus (5/9), and lethargy (4/9). Five cats had a cholecystectomy performed, one cat had a cholecystotomy, and three cats had a biliary diversion procedure. Four of the cats that had a cholecystectomy had no recurrence of vomiting or anorexia. The majority of cats (7/9) had multiple choleliths, which were radiopaque and most commonly composed of calcium carbonate. Seven cats were diagnosed with cholangiohepatitis, and four of these cats did not need long-term medical therapy. Most cats (7/9) survived long term postsurgery (mean, 21 months; median, 24 months) without additional medical therapy, while the two cats with concurrent hepatic lipidosis died. Cholecystectomy appeared to have low morbidity with good clinical success.
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Authors | Christopher S Eich, Lori L Ludwig |
Journal | Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
(J Am Anim Hosp Assoc)
2002 May-Jun
Vol. 38
Issue 3
Pg. 290-6
ISSN: 0587-2871 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12022416
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Animals
- Biliopancreatic Diversion
(veterinary)
- Cat Diseases
(blood, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Cats
- Cholecystectomy
(veterinary)
- Cholelithiasis
(surgery, veterinary)
- Female
- Liver Function Tests
(veterinary)
- Male
- Radiography
- Records
(veterinary)
- Treatment Outcome
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