Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bile peritonitis associated with gastric dilation-volvulus in a dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Hewitt, Saundra A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This case involves a German Shepherd dog that developed a serious infection in its abdomen, known as septic peritonitis, after surgery for a condition called gastric dilation-volvulus, where the stomach twists and fills with gas. Seven days after the surgery, the dog's gall bladder ruptured due to tissue death from a lack of blood flow. This type of complication, where the gall bladder becomes inflamed and dies after surgery, has not been reported in dogs before. The situation was quite serious, but the report highlights a new potential risk following this type of surgery.
Abstract
This report describes a case of septic peritonitis and gall bladder rupture in German shepherd dog that developed 7 d after surgical treatment for gastric dilation-volvulus. Histological examination confirmed gall bladder necrosis, secondary to an acute ischemic event. Postoperative acute necrotizing cholecystitis has not been a previously reported complication in dogs.
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