title: Gastrointestinal emergencies.
abstract: The animal with a surgical gastrointestinal emergency usually requires a rapid, thorough physical examination with concurrent resuscitation. As the diagnosis is being made, the animal must be made as stable as possible before undergoing general anesthesia. During surgery, there must be a critical evaluation of gastrointestinal viability and the use of precise technical skills to achieve the best outcome. Adept postoperative management, including careful monitoring and an index of suspicion for potential complications, is vital.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Aronson
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Brockman
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D004630:Emergencies / Q000662:veterinary; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000662:veterinary; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000662:veterinary; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*