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Gastric Point of Care Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition and Interpretation
Published on: September 22, 2023
Imaging diagnosis--gastric pneumatosis in a cat
Linda G Lang1, Hillary H Greatting, Kathy A Spaulding
1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine 442 University Drive College Station. TX 77845, USA.
Abstract:
Gastrointestinal foreign bodies were removed surgically from a 9-year-old Siamese cat. Two days later the cat became lethargic and started regurgitating. A degenerative leukocytosis and drop in packed cell volume were present. Gastric wall thickening with intramural gastric air was detected radiographically and sonographically. Gastric ulceration with a focal necrotic area was seen endoscopically. At surgery, the stomach wall was emphysematous. Clinical signs resolved following partial gastrectomy and medical management. Intramural gastric air with declining clinical course was a significant impetus to return to surgery.
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