Treatment of pancreatitis‐associated extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction by choledochal stenting in seven cats

摘要: Objectives: To report the clinicopathological findings and outcome in cats with pancreatitis-associated extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction (EHBO) treated by choledochal tube stenting. Methods: Medical records of EHBO secondary to pancreatitis that underwent stenting were reviewed. Information on was obtained re-examination cat or telephone interview owners. Results: All had confirmed histopathological examination biopsy samples (n=6) suspected based gross at surgery (n=1). In six cats, a section 3·5 five French gauge red rubber catheter one 22 G intravenous used as stent. Two developed re-obstruction within week original surgery. One episodes ascending cholangitis postoperatively. chronic intermittent vomiting postoperative period. died during perioperative Five survived discharge, three which seven 24 months postoperatively two remain alive date. Clinical Significance: Choledochal is an alternative diversion for management feline select cases. However, there may be greater morbidity this technique compared dogs.