Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Enteral hyperalimentation administered via needle catheter-jejunostoma as an adjunct to cranial abdominal surgery in dogs and cats.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1986
- Authors:
- Orton, E C
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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