Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Survival after closed suction drainage for septic belly infection
By Adams, Robert J et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2014·Davies Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Closed suction drainage for treatment of septic peritonitis of confirmed gastrointestinal origin in 20 dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Twenty dogs suffering from septic peritonitis, a serious abdominal infection often caused by issues in the gastrointestinal tract, were treated using closed suction drainage. This method involved placing drains in their abdomens to remove excess fluid, which stayed in place for about six days. Most of the dogs received nutritional support and some had plasma transfusions to help with recovery. Impressively, 85% of the dogs survived and were able to go home after treatment, showing that this approach can be effective for this critical condition.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine survival rate in dogs with septic peritonitis of confirmed gastrointestinal origin treated with closed suction drainage. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: Dogs (n = 20) with septic peritonitis. METHODS: Medical records (2007-2010) of dogs with septic peritonitis of confirmed gastrointestinal origin treated by closed suction drainage were reviewed. Information on signalment, clinicopathologic abnormalities, underlying cause, surgical procedure performed, postoperative management, complications, and outcome was obtained. RESULTS: Dehiscence of a previous anastomosis was the most common source of contamination (80%). Drains remained in place, collecting fluid produced within the abdomen, for a median of 6 days (range, 2-11 days). Eighteen dogs received nutritional support, and 14 received plasma transfusions. Seventeen dogs (85%) survived to discharge. CONCLUSIONS: Closed suction drainage together with resolution of the underlying cause of peritonitis and appropriate postoperative management is an effective technique for treatment of septic peritonitis of confirmed gastrointestinal origin in dogs.
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