| Management of pelvic trauma: neurological damage, urinary tract disruption and pelvic fractures. | |
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PMID: 21515222 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: Cats commonly present with pelvic trauma following road traffic accidents (RTAs). A logical step-wise approach to diagnostics and subsequent management can significantly improve the prognosis in the majority of cases. This article provides a practical guide to assist decision-making and optimise management of these cats. CLINICAL CHALLENGES: Affected cats may have sustained trauma to several body systems and, hence, their management can be complex, requiring good clinical, diagnostic and surgical skills (often both soft tissue and orthopaedic!). PATIENT GROUP: Any cat allowed access to the outdoors is potentially at risk of being involved in an RTA and sustaining pelvic trauma. Young male cats are most commonly affected. EVIDENCE BASE: Many original articles and textbook chapters have been published on aspects of pelvic trauma. However, to the authors' knowledge, this is the first comprehensive overview of the assessment and management of the feline pelvic trauma case. The review begins by discussing initial triage and neurological examination, and then focuses, in turn, on assessment and management of the 'tail pull' injury, the diagnosis and management of urinary tract rupture, and the approach to managing specific pelvic fractures. |
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Authors:
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Richard Meeson; Sandra Corr |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of feline medicine and surgery Volume: 13 ISSN: 1532-2750 ISO Abbreviation: J. Feline Med. Surg. Publication Date: 2011 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-04-25 Completed Date: 2011-08-03 Revised Date: 2011-09-22 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100897329 Medline TA: J Feline Med Surg Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 347-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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The Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College, London University, Hawkshead Lane, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA, UK. rmeeson@rvc.ac.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Accidents, Traffic Animals Cats Fractures, Bone / surgery, veterinary* Male Pelvic Bones / injuries* Pelvis / injuries Trauma, Nervous System / surgery, veterinary* Urinary Tract / injuries* |
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