Local and systemic complications in a cat after poorly performed dental extractions.
This case report describes a cat that was presented with infected oral tissues and signs of systemic inflammatory response. Incomplete dental extractions had been performed 10-days earlier During a second dental procedure, 22 tooth root remnants were removed. Diabetic ketoacidosis and possible thromboembolism complicated the cat's recovery period After 13-days of hospitalization, the patient was stable enough to be sent home. Postoperative examinations at 1, 3, 6, 12, 16, 24, and 52-weeks indicated continued improvement with moderate glycemic control and chronic but stable renal failure. The patient died from further complications of diabetic ketoacidosis 20-months following root remnant extractions.
Reiter
Alexander M
AM
Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104-6010, USA. Reiter@vet.upenn.edu
Brady
Colleen A
CA
Harvey
Colin E
CE
D000818:Animals; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology*