Double intussusception followed by reintussusception in a kitten

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

• Intussusception is a condition where one part of the intestine slides into another.
• This case involves a young Burmese kitten presenting with severe gastrointestinal distress.

Observation:

• The kitten exhibited a double intussusception, specifically jejunoileal intussusception into the colon.
• Surgical repair involved resection of 20 cm of the terminal jejunum and ileum with anastomosis.

Findings:

• A secondary jejunoileocolic intussusception occurred three days post-surgery.
• This recurrence was successfully managed with manual reduction during a subsequent laparotomy.

Implications:

• This case highlights the potential for recurrent intussusception even after surgical correction.
• Successful manual reduction indicates a favorable prognosis for young animals with prompt intervention.