Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chylous fluid buildup after abdominal surgery in a young ferret
By Chassang, Lucile et al.Ā·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical AssociationĀ·2018Ā·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Chylous ascites associated with abdominal trauma and intestinal resection-anastomosis in a pet ferret (Mustela putorius furo).
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A 10-week-old male ferret was brought in after being bitten by a dog, leading to severe abdominal injuries and signs of infection. During surgery, the vet found a large tear in the intestine and other injuries, and the ferret developed a condition called chylous ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen) two days later. The treatment included pain relief, antibiotics, and a special medication called octreotide, which helped reduce the fluid buildup. After eight days of care, the ferret recovered well and the fluid issue resolved.
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Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION A 10-week-old 0.73-kg (1.6-lb) castrated male domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was referred for exploratory laparotomy because of pneumoperitoneum and possible septic peritonitis after being bitten by the owner's dog. CLINICAL FINDINGS Abdominal exploration revealed a large laceration of the duodenum, tears of the jejunal mesentery, and 2 small tears in the abdominal wall. Chylous abdominal effusion developed 48 hours after surgery. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME Postoperative care included supportive treatment, analgesia, and antimicrobials. An abdominal drain was placed during the laparotomy and enabled monitoring of abdominal fluid production. Enteral feeding was provided through an esophagostomy tube. The chylous fluid production rapidly decreased after treatment with octreotide was initiated, and the ferret improved. Chyloabdomen resolved after 8 days of hospitalization and medical treatment. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Findings suggested that chylous ascites can potentially develop secondary to blunt abdominal trauma in ferrets. In this ferret, chyloabdomen was successfully treated with octreotide administration and abdominal drainage.
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