Tension Pneumoperitoneum Due to Gastric Perforation in a Cat

• DOI: 10.1292/jvms.67.617
• Publication Date: 2005-07-05T08:09:03Z
• Authors: Teruo ITOH; Kazumi NIBE; Kiyokazu NAGANOBU
• Keywords: Radiography; 0403 veterinary science; Laparotomy; Pneumoperitoneum; Cats; Animals; Gastric Fundus; 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences; Cat Diseases

A 14-year-old spayed female cat weighing 2.3 kg developed tension pneumoperitoneum that progressed for 6 hr. Abdominocentesis was performed and 1.3 L of gas was aspirated after which the cat's respiratory condition improved. The next day, the cat's abdomen redistended, and laparotomy was performed. A gastric perforation was noted and sutured after the margin was resection. The cat showed a good physical condition without any gastrointestinal signs at 6 months after surgery.