Intestinal dehiscence and mortality in cats undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.
Elizabeth C HiebertSabrina L BarryDominique M SawyereStefanie M DeMonacoNoelle M MuroPublished in: Journal of feline medicine and surgery (2021)
In cats receiving GI surgery, the incidence of GI incisional dehiscence was <1%. Cats with PSP had a higher likelihood of mortality. SIRS was a common finding in cats with septic peritonitis, but was not associated with mortality. Postoperative mortality during the home recovery period might be significant in cats. Future studies evaluating postoperative mortality in cats should consider extending the research period beyond the date of discharge.