Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Small AnimalReview
- Journal:
- Companion Animal
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Tennant, Bryn
- Affiliation:
- Capital Diagnostics, SAC Consulting Veterinary Services, SRUC
Abstract
Introduction: Splenectomy for splenic torsion carries a good prognosis; risk factors for a poor outcome include septic peritonitis, intraoperative haemorrhage and post-operative respiratory distress.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2016.21.5.254