Thread and sewing needles as gastrointestinal foreign bodies in the cat: a review of 64 cases.

摘要: Sixty-four cases of gastrointestinal linear foreign body in the cat were reviewed. Most cats less than 4 years old. The most common clinical signs persistent vomiting, partial to complete anorexia, and depression. Abdominal palpation by itself was rarely diagnostic. Diagnosis approximately 75% possible, however, using a combination oral examination abdominal palpation. Survey radiography contributed diagnosis 86% which it used, based on evidence bowel plication, presence tapered, enteric gas bubbles, gathering small intestine, peritonitis, intestinal needles, or obstruction. Surgery (gastrotomy multiple enterotomies) necessary 96.9% cases, so treated did well (83.9%). Approximately 50% with body-induced lacerations recovered.