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Zoe Quirk1, Carey Hemmelgarn2, Andrew R Goodman3

  • 1Mobius Veterinary Services, NY, USA.

JFMS Open Reports
|September 1, 2023
PubMed
Summary

This study reports a rare case of type III colonic atresia in a kitten, diagnosed and surgically treated ante-mortem. While short-term survival was achieved, further research into postoperative care is suggested for improved long-term outcomes in feline patients.

Keywords:
Colonic atresiaabdominal distensionintestinal atresiajejunocolic anastomosis

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