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Review
. 2022 Aug;63(8):573-589.
doi: 10.1111/jsap.13508. Epub 2022 May 6.

Feline cholangitis/cholangiohepatitis complex

J A Jaffey  1
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Review

Feline cholangitis/cholangiohepatitis complex

J A Jaffey. J Small Anim Pract. 2022 Aug.

Abstract

Cholangitis/cholangiohepatitis complex in cats is commonly encountered in clinical practice worldwide. Diagnosis and management of cats with this complex is difficult because of the ambiguity of clinical signs, diagnostic test results and commonality of comorbid disorders. These impediments can delay disease identification and treatment, which can increase morbidity and mortality. ​In this narrative review, we aimed to provide a thorough review of the unique physioanatomic features of the biliary system as well as clinically relevant updates on cholangitis/cholangiohepatitis complex in cats.

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