Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feeding tube support after upper belly surgery in dogs and cats
By Orton, E C·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1986·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Enteral hyperalimentation administered via needle catheter-jejunostoma as an adjunct to cranial abdominal surgery in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
Ten dogs and two cats that had major abdominal surgery were given special nutritional support through a feeding tube placed in their intestines for about eight days after the operation. This method helped keep them nourished while they recovered. Out of the twelve pets, nine made it through the critical recovery period after surgery. This approach shows promise for helping pets heal after significant procedures.
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Abstract
Ten dogs and 2 cats that underwent extensive cranial abdominal surgery were nutritionally maintained after surgery by enteral hyperalimentation administered via needle catheter-jejunostoma for an average of 8 days after surgery. Nine of the 12 patients survived the immediate postoperative period.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3091549/