ABSTRACT
97 This is a right lateral abdominal radiograph of a nine-year-old, domestic shorthair cat (97a). Clinical signs included fever, vomiting, depression, anorexia and diarrhea for two days. Pain is elicited by palpation of all areas of the abdomen. i. Describe your radiographic interpretation and most likely diagnosis. ii. What diagnostic tests should be performed, and what is their accuracy? iii. Intracellular bacteria are found on cytologic analysis of the abdominal fluid. An exploratory laparotomy is performed and the colon is found to be ruptured. The colon is resected. What technique is used to establish effective peritoneal cavity drainage, and what is the prognosis?
