Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Stapled intestinal surgery in 15 dogs with quick recovery and few
By White, R N·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2008·c/o The Scott Veterinary Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Modified functional end-to-end stapled intestinal anastomosis: technique and clinical results in 15 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Fifteen dogs underwent surgery to connect sections of their small intestine using a special stapling device due to various issues like intestinal tumors, previous surgery problems, and blockages. The surgery was quick, taking about 7.7 minutes on average, and there were no immediate complications during the procedure. While some dogs experienced mild issues like fever and loss of appetite afterward, these were mostly linked to existing conditions. After six months, all but one dog had fully recovered, with no long-term complications noted. This stapling technique appears to be a safe and effective option for intestinal surgery in dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the use of a gastrointestinal anastomosis (GIA) stapling device to perform small intestinal anastomosis in the dog. METHODS: A retrospective study to evaluate the use of a GIA stapling device to perform small intestinal anastomosis in 15 dogs. RESULTS: Reasons for intervention included dehiscence of a previous enterotomy (four of 15), intestinal neoplasia (five of 15), vascular compromise (three of 15), intussusception (two of 15) and foreign body (one of 15). The mean time taken to perform the anastomosis was 7.7 minutes (range five to 12 minutes). No operative complications were recorded and all dogs recovered from the surgery. Major (two dogs) and minor (six dogs) short-term complications of pyrexia and anorexia were recorded in six dogs. In five of these, the cause was considered to be related to a pre-existing peritonitis. One dog was euthanased five months postoperatively for a multi-centric recurrence of intestinal lymphoma. Six month follow-up confirmed an unremarkable and complete recovery in all remaining dogs. No major or minor long-term complications were recorded in any individual. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: A modified stapled functional end-to-end intestinal anastomosis holds merit and should be considered a viable alternative to other stapled and sutured anastomosis techniques.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18373543/