Evaluation of Postoperative Outcomes for Linear and Non-linear Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Obstruction in Cats (Retrospective Study of 52 Cases)

Authors : Nurıza Zamırbekova Erdoğan, Hilmican Ergin, Selman Pulat, İrem Arik, Kurtuluş Parlak

Pages : 31-43

Doi:10.53518/mjavl.1650487

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Publication Date : 2025-06-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to determine the localisation of foreign bodies (FBs), surgical sites, the impact of the time elapsed after FB ingestion on prognosis, and survival rates in cats. A total of 52 cats presented to Selcuk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with suspected FB ingestion between 2022 and 2024 were evaluated. Among these cats, 63.4% were short-haired domestic cats, 59.6% were female, and 51.9% were under two years old. The most common types of FBs were linear (40.5%) and plastic (40.5%). The most frequent clinical signs were vomiting, anorexia, lethargy, and abdominal distension. Hematological examinations revealed hypokalaemia (61.9%) and electrolyte imbalances. Radiographic and ultrasonographic evaluations showed gastrointestinal obstruction, intestinal dilation, and reduced peristaltic movements. Surgical procedures, including gastrotomy and enterotomy, were performed, with multifocal intervention required in 36.5% of cases. The survival rate was 76.9%, while the mortality rate was 23.1%, mainly due to complications from linear FBs. Postoperative complications such as septic peritonitis and sepsis were observed in 21% of cases, contributing to the mortality rate. The average time to surgery was 67.2 hours in survivors and 96 hours in those who did not survive. In conclusion, early diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention are crucial, with prognosis depending on the type of FB and the intervention time.
Keywords : Kedi, Gastrointestinal yabancı cisim, Peritonitis

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