Megacolon in a young cat possibly due to neurological deficits

Mootoo Natasha, . and Munoz Kirk, . and Ganesh Thotta Narasimhalu, . and Hosein Ansarah, . and Auguste Tennille, . and Legall Curtis, . Megacolon in a young cat possibly due to neurological deficits. pp. 148-153. ISSN 2180-3897

Ginger about one year old domestic shorthaired cat with paresis was reported with constipation. Enema and laxatives prior to presentation was not effective. On palpation of the abdomen a long tubular mass was palpated in the left caudal abdomen. Radiographic diagnosis of the megacolon was made and a subtotal colectomy was planned for the cat. A ventral mid-line celiotomy was made to explore the abdomen. Exploration revealed ascending transverse and descending colon including the caecum found to be markedly distended due to faecal stasis. Following standard technique a subtotal colectomy was performed. The cat recovered well after surgery without any complication. The owner reported that Ginger was doing well but died about seven months after surgery. Carcass was not available for necropsy. By clinical examination diagnostic investigation and surgical exploration other causes of megacolon were ruled out. The cat was about one year old with a short duration of illness. Without a definite history and by ruling out other causes neurologic trauma was attributed as the probable cause of constipation and megacolon in the present case.

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Abstract

Ginger about one year old domestic shorthaired cat with paresis was reported with constipation. Enema and laxatives prior to presentation was not effective. On palpation of the abdomen a long tubular mass was palpated in the left caudal abdomen. Radiographic diagnosis of the megacolon was made and a subtotal colectomy was planned for the cat. A ventral mid-line celiotomy was made to explore the abdomen. Exploration revealed ascending transverse and descending colon including the caecum found to be markedly distended due to faecal stasis. Following standard technique a subtotal colectomy was performed. The cat recovered well after surgery without any complication. The owner reported that Ginger was doing well but died about seven months after surgery. Carcass was not available for necropsy. By clinical examination diagnostic investigation and surgical exploration other causes of megacolon were ruled out. The cat was about one year old with a short duration of illness. Without a definite history and by ruling out other causes neurologic trauma was attributed as the probable cause of constipation and megacolon in the present case.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Cats
AGROVOC Term:	Constipation
AGROVOC Term:	Young animals
AGROVOC Term:	Radiography
AGROVOC Term:	Laboratory diagnosis
AGROVOC Term:	Paresis
AGROVOC Term:	Pathological anatomy
AGROVOC Term:	Veterinary surgery
AGROVOC Term:	Neuromuscular disorders
AGROVOC Term:	Traumatic injuries
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 06:29
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24741

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