Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bile peritonitis after stomach torsion surgery in a dog
By Hewitt, Saundra A et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2005·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bile peritonitis associated with gastric dilation-volvulus in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A German Shepherd developed severe abdominal swelling and pain seven days after surgery for a life-threatening condition called gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV). The dog was diagnosed with bile peritonitis, which is an infection in the abdomen caused by a ruptured gallbladder. A tissue examination showed that the gallbladder had died due to a lack of blood flow. This complication had not been reported before in dogs after GDV surgery. The outcome of the treatment is not specified, but this case highlights the importance of monitoring pets closely after such surgeries.
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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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