Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with naproxen ulcer and barium peritonitis treated successfully
By Gfeller, R W & Sandors, A D·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Veterinary Emergency Service·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Naproxen-associated duodenal ulcer complicated by perforation and bacteria- and barium sulfate-induced peritonitis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old dog started showing signs of abdominal pain and frequent vomiting after being treated with naproxen for three weeks. After a special X-ray test with barium, the dog developed a serious complication when a duodenal ulcer (a sore in the intestine) perforated, causing leakage into the abdomen. The ulcer was surgically removed, and the barium was cleaned out. The dog received ongoing care to drain and wash the abdomen, and fortunately, it recovered well without any long-term issues.
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Abstract
Signs of abdominal pain and frequent vomiting developed in a 4-year-old dog that had been given naproxen sodium for 3 weeks. The examination included an upper gastrointestinal contrast study, using barium sulfate (BaSO4). Nine hours after barium administration, a duodenal ulcer perforated, leaking duodenal contents and BaSO4 into the peritoneal cavity. The ulcer was surgically resected, and the BaSO4 was manually removed, using saline solution-soaked gauze sponges. Treatment included peritoneal drainage and lavage every 6 hours. Recovery was without complications and the dog has not had any detectable long-term effects from peritonitis induced by BaSO4.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2019533/