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Linear foreign body in the small intestine of a Persian cat-a case report
Maitha Al Muheiri , Khaja Mohteshamuddin, Zaib Mahel and Azhar Ayub

doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.1.279-282

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(1):279-282

Author Details

Maitha Al Muheiri: Senior Undergraduate student, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, UAE University

Khaja Mohteshamuddin : Instructor, department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, UAE University

Zaib Mahel :  Veterinarians, Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic Al Ain

Azhar Ayub : Veterinarians, Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic Al Ain

 

Article History

Received: 16.11.2022 Accepted: 30.01.2022 Published online: 31.03.2023

Corresponding author: Khaja Mohteshamuddin

e-mail : drkhaja707@uaeu.ac.ae

Citation : Maitha Al Muheiri, Khaja Mohteshamuddin, Zaib Mahel and Azhar Ayub 2023. An interesting case of a linear foreign body in the small intestine of a Persian cat. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(1):279-282

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.1.279-282



Abstract


Foreign body in gastrointestinal tract is a common problem in small animal practice, especially in domestic cats. A case report of recurrent ingested thread as a linear foreign body with the thread held back by the tongue and stuck causing further complications is presented in this case report. Interestingly, the radiographic results did not indicate the paisley shaped gas pattern which is characteristic of a linear foreign body. The final diagnosis was made by exploratory laparotomy which confirmed the presence of several threads in the small intestine. Therefore, this complex case was diagnosed based on history, clinical signs and results of radiography and confirmed by exploratory laparotomy. This is the first ever published case report of successful clinical management of a linear foreign body in UAE according to the authors’ knowledge.

Keywords: Linear foreign body, obstruction, cat, radiograph, exploratory laparotomy