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Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings

Cilt: 19 Sayı: 2 15 Haziran 2026
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Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings

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Enterolithiasis is a rare gastrointestinal disorder characterized by mechanical obstruction caused by enteroliths formed within the intestinal lumen. Dietary composition, environmental factors, and breed predisposition have been reported to contribute to enterolith formation, with these structures typically developing through mineral accumulation around foreign materials. Although enterolithiasis is relatively common in horses, it has been rarely reported in cats and dogs. Surgical intervention is considered the most effective treatment option in clinically symptomatic cases.  In this case report, two cats presented to our faculty clinic with complaints of lethargy and weight loss were evaluated. Hematological examinations revealed anemia in both cases. Abdominal radiographs demonstrated multiple similarly sized radiopaque structures within the small intestinal lumen. Surgical exploration revealed jejunoileal dilatation and ileocecal stenosis. In one case, removal of the enteroliths alone was sufficient, whereas the other case required enterotomy followed by segmental intestinal resection and anastomosis. These cases indicate that enterolithiasis should be considered among the differential diagnoses in patients presenting with chronic gastrointestinal signs and multiple radiopaque intestinal structures. The aim of this case report was to describe the clinical, radiographic, and surgical findings of enterolithiasis in two cats and to contribute to the limited literature regarding this rare condition in small animal practice.

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Etik Beyan

This study is not subject to the permission of HADYEK in accordance with the “Regulation on Working Procedures and Principles of Animal Experiments Ethics Committees” 8 (k). The data, information and documents presented in this article were obtained within the framework of academic and ethical rules.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Veteriner Cerrahi

Bölüm

Olgu Sunumu

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

13 Haziran 2026

Yayımlanma Tarihi

15 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Mart 2026

Kabul Tarihi

12 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 19 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Eravcı Yalın, E., Bayraktar, S., Çınar, S., Koenhemsi, L., & Neyse, B. (2026). Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 19(2), 239-247. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1907696
AMA
1.Eravcı Yalın E, Bayraktar S, Çınar S, Koenhemsi L, Neyse B. Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 2026;19(2):239-247. doi:10.30607/kvj.1907696
Chicago
Eravcı Yalın, Ebru, Simge Bayraktar, Sıla Çınar, Lora Koenhemsi, ve Batuhan Neyse. 2026. “Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 (2): 239-47. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1907696.
EndNote
Eravcı Yalın E, Bayraktar S, Çınar S, Koenhemsi L, Neyse B (01 Haziran 2026) Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 2 239–247.
IEEE
[1]E. Eravcı Yalın, S. Bayraktar, S. Çınar, L. Koenhemsi, ve B. Neyse, “Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings”, Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, c. 19, sy 2, ss. 239–247, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.30607/kvj.1907696.
ISNAD
Eravcı Yalın, Ebru - Bayraktar, Simge - Çınar, Sıla - Koenhemsi, Lora - Neyse, Batuhan. “Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19/2 (01 Haziran 2026): 239-247. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1907696.
JAMA
1.Eravcı Yalın E, Bayraktar S, Çınar S, Koenhemsi L, Neyse B. Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 2026;19:239–247.
MLA
Eravcı Yalın, Ebru, vd. “Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, c. 19, sy 2, Haziran 2026, ss. 239-47, doi:10.30607/kvj.1907696.
Vancouver
1.Ebru Eravcı Yalın, Simge Bayraktar, Sıla Çınar, Lora Koenhemsi, Batuhan Neyse. Enterolithiasis in Two Cats: Clinical, Radiographic, and Surgical Findings. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 01 Haziran 2026;19(2):239-47. doi:10.30607/kvj.1907696