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Surgical management of constipation.

R N White1

  • 1Davies White Veterinary Specialists, Higham Gobion, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|October 2, 2002
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Constipation in cats often requires surgery, especially for idiopathic megacolon. Subtotal colectomy, preserving the ileocolic junction, is an effective surgical treatment with excellent long-term outcomes for feline constipation.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Feline Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Constipation in cats has various causes, necessitating accurate diagnosis for effective management.
  • Surgical intervention is often required for conditions like idiopathic megacolon, pelvic outlet obstruction, and complications from neutering or pelvic fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the surgical management of constipation in cats.
  • To highlight the efficacy and outcomes of subtotal colectomy for feline idiopathic megacolon.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical therapies for feline constipation.
  • Focus on subtotal colectomy technique, including preservation of the ileocolic junction.

Main Results:

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  • Subtotal colectomy is the primary surgical approach for feline megacolon.
  • The procedure generally has few life-threatening complications.
  • Transient loose stool is common post-operatively, but long-term outcomes are typically excellent.

    • Conclusions:

    • Subtotal colectomy is a safe and effective treatment for feline constipation, particularly idiopathic megacolon.
    • Preserving the ileocolic junction is recommended during surgery.
    • Most cats experience excellent long-term results after this surgical intervention.