Concurrent gastro-oesophageal intussusception, trichobezoar and hiatal hernia in a cat.
METHODS
An adult male Birman cat was evaluated for recurrent, intermittent vomiting or regurgitation, occasionally associated with abdominal discomfort.


RESULTS
Radiographs, including an oesophogram, indicated an oesophageal obstruction. Prior to treatment, the cat's condition deteriorated and it was euthanised at the owner's request. Post-mortem examination revealed a gastro-oesophageal intussusception, a trichobezoar impacted into the intussusceptum, and a dilated oesophageal hiatus consistent with a chronic hiatal hernia.


CONCLUSIONS
Gastro-oesophageal intussusception is a rare condition in cats. Its aetiology in relation to a pre-existing hiatal hernia and a trichobezoar is discussed.
Owen
M C
MC
Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. m.c.owen@massey.ac.nz
Morris
P J
PJ
Bateman
R S
RS
D000818:Animals; D001630:Bezoars / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002415:Cats; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary