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Case Reports
. 2006 Dec;8(6):412-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jfms.2006.04.006. Epub 2006 Jul 18.

Suspected clindamycin-associated oesophageal injury in cats: five cases

Julia A Beatty  1 , Nigel Swift, Darren J Foster, Vanessa R D Barrs
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Case Reports

Suspected clindamycin-associated oesophageal injury in cats: five cases

Julia A Beatty et al. J Feline Med Surg. 2006 Dec.

Abstract

The clinical findings, treatment and outcome of suspected clindamycin-associated oesophageal injury in five cats are reported. All cats were treated with one 75 mg clindamycin capsule twice daily (dose range 12-19 mg/kg). Capsules were administered without food or a water bolus. Dysphagia, regurgitation, choking or gagging were seen 3-9 days after starting clindamycin. On oesophagoscopy, three cats had oesophagitis, one of which progressed to stricture formation. Two cats had an oesophageal stricture at first presentation. This is the first report of suspected clindamycin-associated oesophageal injury in cats. It serves to further alert practitioners to the potential for drug-induced oesophageal disorders (DIOD) in cats treated with oral medications and to urge prevention by promoting a change in dosing practices.

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Fig 1
Oesophagoscopy (Case 1). Circumferential, oesophageal ulceration was observed 3 to 5 cm distal to the upper oesophageal sphincter. Focal areas of deeper ulceration were associated with moderate haemorrhage.
Fig 2
Fig 2
(a) Oesophagoscopy prior to development of an oesophageal stricture (Case 3). Circumferential, patchy, erythema, erosion and ulceration of the oesophageal mucosa was observed 3 cm distal to the proximal oesophageal sphincter. (b) Oesophagoscopy 4 weeks later (Case 3). A benign oesophageal stricture with a lumen of 3 to 4 mm was detected 3 cm distal to the proximal oesophageal sphincter.
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