Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with large duodenal hole fixed using jejunal graft surgery
By Massie, Anna & McFadden, Michael·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·North Houston Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Vascularized pedicle jejunal graft for closure of large duodenal defect in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A Labrador retriever was brought in for an intestinal blockage caused by a severe perforation in the duodenum (part of the small intestine). The damage was significant, affecting 70% of the duodenum's circumference. To repair this, veterinarians used a special surgical technique involving a graft from the jejunum (another part of the intestine) to close the hole. This innovative approach helped the dog recover from the obstruction and repair the damaged area effectively.
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Abstract
A Labrador retriever dog was presented for intestinal obstruction resulting in devitalization of portions of the duodenum. A severe perforation, accounting for 70% duodenal circumference, was present at the level of the duodenal papilla. A vascularized jejunal graft was used to close the perforation, representing novel utilization of this grafting technique.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27807383/