FELINE TRIADITIS: LITERATURE REVIEW ON CHOLANGITIS, PANCREATITIS, AND INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN CATS

Abstract

Feline Triaditis is an inflammatory syndrome that affects cats exclusively, characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of cholangitis, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. This condition has an uncertain etiology and is associated with feline anatomy, in which the main pancreatic duct joins the common bile duct before entering the duodenum, favoring bacterial ascension and multiple organ inflammation. The objective was to review the scientific literature on the anatomical, pathophysiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of Feline Triaditis. A literature review was conducted based on scientific articles published between 2003 and 2023, available in databases such as Scielo and PubMed, addressing the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of the syndrome. Studies indicate that diagnosis is challenging, involving laboratory tests, imaging, and, in many cases, histopathological analysis. Therapy should be individualized, including the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, and nutritional management. The prognosis remains guarded due to the complexity of the disease. Feline Triaditis requires greater clinical attention and further research to improve early diagnosis and treatment, reducing mortality and enhancing the quality of life of affected cats.