Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical removal of intestinal tumor and pancreas part in 13-year-old
By De Martin, Isabelle & Gagnon, Anne-Marie·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2006·Faculté·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Surgical resection of a gastrointestinal stromal cell tumor by double enterectomy and partial pancreatectomy on a 13-year-old mixed breed dog].
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old male mixed breed dog was brought to the vet because of an abdominal mass. During the examination, the vet found a tumor near the pancreas and intestines. To treat this, the vet performed surgery to remove the tumor along with part of the pancreas and sections of the intestines. After the surgery, the dog was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal stromal cell tumor, and the procedure aimed to help improve his health.
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Abstract
Surgical resection of a gastrointestinal stromal cell tumor by double enterectomy and partial pancreatectomy on a 13-year-old mixed breed dog. A 13 year-old, male, mixed breed dog, has been presented for an abdominal mass. The exam showed the presence of an ileo-caeco-colic mass adhered to the distal portion of the pancreas and the mid duodenum. A double enterectomy and a partial pancreatectomy were carried out and a diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal cell tumor has been established.
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