Balloon dilation with triamcinolone intralesional injection successfully treated rectal stricture in a three-month kitten
10.14405/kjvr.2020.60.1.39
- Author:
Hee-ryung LEE
1
;
Gareeballah Osman ADAM
;
Sei-jin LEE
;
Shang-jin KIM
Author Information
1. College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan Campus, Iksan 54596, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2020;60(1):39-42
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
This report describes a three-month-old Korean domestic kitten presented with dehydration and poor body condition.Physical examination revealed abdominal distension. Rectal diagnosis was unachievable due to the small rectum diameter. X-ray radiography and endoscopy confirmed presence of abdominal distension and indicated a stricture located 1.5 cm from the anus. A balloon was gently inserted into the rectum and inflated several times followed by triamcinolone injection. Four months later, same procedures were repeated. This report is the first to describe the use of balloon dilation of a rectal stricture followed by intralesional triamcinolone injection in a small cat with poor condition.
