Megacolon in the cat.
Megacolon is a condition that is not uncommon in the cat. Most cases are idiopathic (a cause cannot be determined), and these seem to be a result of colonic inertia. Pelvic fracture malunions are the next most common cause and result in a pelvic outlet obstruction. Total or subtotal colectomy offers good long-term results in cases of idiopathic megacolon and chronic cases of pelvic fracture malunion, and the technique is described in detail.
Bertoy
Robert W
RW
Veterinary Surgical Service, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA. bertoydvm@aol.com
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D008531:Megacolon / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*