Efficacy of hypophysectomy for the treatment of hypersomatotropism-induced diabetes mellitus in 68 cats.

Joseph FennPatrick J KennyChristopher J ScudderKatarina HazuchovaRuth GostelowRobert C FowkesYaiza ForcadaDavid B ChurchStijn J M Niessen

Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2021)

Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is an effective treatment for cats with HST and DM, with a long-term outcome that compares favorably to existing options.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
high glucose
oxidative stress
drug induced
insulin resistance
glycemic control
weight loss