Endoscopic retrieval of gastric and oesophageal foreign bodies in 52 cats. (10th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dollo, V.; Chambers, G.; Carothers, M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of small animal practice. Volume 61:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 51
• Page End: 56
• Publication Date: 2019-11-10
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13074
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4510

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: To assess the outcomes and major complications in cats that require oesophageal and gastric endoscopic foreign body removal. Materials and Methods: The medical records of 52 cats with oesophageal and gastric foreign bodies that underwent endoscopic foreign body retrieval during a 13‐year period (2006 to 2018) were retrospectively reviewed to characterise the clinical and radiographic signs, endoscopic findings, outcomes and major complications. Results: Endoscopic foreign body retrieval was successful in 49 of the 52 cats (94.2%). Radiographs confirmed the foreign material in 24 of the 50 cats (48%). Major complications occurred in eight of the 52 cats (15.4%) and included pleural effusion (n=2), aspiration pneumonia (n=2), unsuccessful removal of foreign material with endoscopy (n=3), oesophageal stricture formation (n=3) and cardiopulmonary arrest (n=1). Cats with oesophageal foreign bodies were more likely to experience major complications than those with gastric foreign bodies. Clinical Significance: Endoscopic foreign body removal in cats was associated with good overall outcomes and a low complication rate in this study sample. These results will help veterinarians better understand the outcomes of endoscopic foreign body removal in cats.