Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Outcomes after surgery for chronic intestinal blockages in dogs
By Kan, Tiffany et al.·Published in Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche veterinaire·2022·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical findings and patient outcomes following surgical treatment of chronic gastrointestinal foreign body obstructions in dogs and cats: 72 cases (2010-2020).
Plain-English summary
A dog or cat with a long-term blockage in their intestines due to swallowed objects was treated with surgery. In a review of 72 cases, many pets showed signs of illness for at least a week before being seen by a vet. Most of the pets survived after surgery, although some had serious complications. The study suggests that even though surgery can be risky, it often leads to a good outcome, and pet owners should consider it if their pet has a chronic blockage.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to characterize clinicopathologic factors and outcomes for dogs and cats with chronic small intestinal foreign body obstructions (CFBO). Medical records of 72 dogs and cats diagnosed with CFBO between 2010 to 2020 were reviewed for duration of clinical signs, pre-surgical and intraoperative findings, complications, and outcomes. A chronic foreign body was defined as clinical signs, or the observation of foreign material ingestion, at least 7 days prior to presentation. Twenty-two (31%) patients had a small intestinal resection and anastomosis (SIRA) and were more likely to have longer duration of clinical signs (= 0.01). Eleven (15%) patients developed major post-operative complications. Sixty-eight (94%) patients survived to follow-up. Although all patients that did not survive (= 4, 100%) had a SIRA, patients with CFBO had a high survival rate. Therefore, clients should not be deterred from pursuing surgical intervention.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36211212/